Ouidah - Wikipedia
WebOuidah (/ ˈ w iː d ə /) or Whydah (/ ˈ hw ɪ d ə,-ɔː /; Ouidah, Juida, and Juda by the French; Ajudá by the Portuguese; and Fida by the Dutch), and known locally as Glexwe, formerly the chief port of the Kingdom of Whydah, is a city on the coast of the Republic of Benin.
Ouidah | Voodoo, Slave Trade & History | Britannica
WebOuidah, town in southern Benin, western Africa. It lies along the Gulf of Guinea. The town was the main port of the Kingdom of Abomey in the 18th and 19th centuries. Portuguese, French, Dutch, Danish, British, and Americans all vied for a share of the slave and palm-oil trade made available through.
BENIN: Ouidah, the last stop for the slaves before crossing the …
WebDec 6, 2023 · girona_1990_people. December 8, 2023. Ouidah is one of the cities with the most history in Benin. In a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere, there we find a great cultural history that explores everything related to voodoo …
The history of Ouidah | Exploring Africa
WebThe history of Ouidah. Ouidah, also known as Whydah, is a city on the Benin coastline, it has played a major role in the history of this region and has been one of the most active ports in Africa in slave trade; but it is also the world capital of voodoo, and here is the most important voodoo festival on January 10 every year.
Wonders of the African World - Slave Kingdoms - Ouidah - PBS
WebOuidah was a densely populated, prosperous kingdom located on the Slave Coast of West Africa in what is now Benin. It rose to prominence as an exporter of slaves in the late 17th century and...
The voodoo priests, kings and ghosts of Benin - BBC
WebSep 27, 2011 · Ouidah, a former slave trading port, is the spiritual centre of Benin and has numerous voodoo and royalty related sites. In the Sacred forest of Kpassé, it is possible to shake leaves with a...
Ouidah – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebOuidah is a city in Southern Benin known for its Voodoo culture and slave-trade history. Understand. Get in. 0°0′0″N 0°0′0″E. Map of Ouidah. From Porto-Novo, take RNIE1 south and west to Cotonou. Continue west past Cotonou for 45 mins and you will arrive at Ouidah. Get around. See. Ouidah History Museum inside the Fort of São João Baptista de Ajudá
My Journey to Ouidah: Slave Trading Port and Africa
WebMay 27, 2016 · Ouidah is a word that — whenever mentioned — gives chills of voodoo down the spine of the scary land of necromancy. This part of the country holds a few creeks, bodies of running water, streams,...
Ouidah | Exploring Africa
WebOuidah | Exploring Africa. Ouidah - Photo Credits: Romina Facchi. Ouidah is a quiet town on the Benin coast, rich in history and charm and pervaded by the strong presence of voodoo, that is practiced here by 90% of the population, and this is where the Voodoo Festival is held every year.
Ouidah: The Social History of a West African Slaving Port 1727 …
WebOuidah, an African town in Dahomey, now Benin, was theprincipal pre-colonial commercial centre of its region and this isthe first detailed study of the town ...
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