Benin, West Africa, Porto-Novo, egoun egoun spirit of the deads walking in the street with his guide to ask money to people
Egungun passing in front of an hairdresser billboard in Porto Novo, Benin. Egungun is believed to be the spirit of ancestors coming to shower the world with blessings. He goes in the street and ask for money, then makes a blessing. Nobody refuses as he may be punished by vaudoo spirits... He has a very special voice, the kids are afraid of Egungun. His voice reminds me the one of Pee Wee when he was shouting!
Benin, West Africa, Porto-Novo, egoun egoun spirit of the deads walking in the street with his guide to ask money to people
Egungun passing in front of an hairdresser billboard in Porto Novo, Benin. Egungun is believed to be the spirit of ancestors coming to shower the world with blessings. He goes in the street and ask for money, then makes a blessing. Nobody refuses as he may be punished by vaudoo spirits... He has a very special voice, the kids are afraid of Egungun. His voice reminds me the one of Pee Wee when he was shouting!