Lagos — The Republic of Benin may be one of the poorest and even smallest countries on the continent but is in the process of making a cultural statement with a festival that seeks to connect Africans ...

The first International Gospel and Roots Festival that comprised gospel groups from the United States, the Caribbean and several parts of Africa ended recently in the Beninnois capital, Cotonou with a ...

Benin's President Mathieu is hosting a week-long Gospel and Roots festival which focuses on reuniting what he calls the "long-lost brothers and sisters of Africa," or African Americans, with their ...

In an industry where the next big sound is always just around the corner, there are some voices that don’t chase trends—they carry legacy. Johnny Sourou is one such voice. A masterful blend of ...