Fiditi is a special historic site in Benin, West Africa. Long ago, it was a safe haven for King Oba Otewa and his people.
Important Traditions
Every year, ceremonies are held to honor protective gods with animal offerings. During droughts, extra rituals are performed to ask for mercy.
Fiditi is where the king meets with his people to make important decisions.
Protection
A strong stone wall was built on Mount Akabadjagbo to safeguard against slave traders.
Hidden Caves
Natural caves served as hiding spots during the slave trade era.
Fiditi hosts cultural events and farming activities. The site’s remains symbolize the Shabè people’s bravery against enslavement.
Celebration
Fiditi has been recognized as a crucial landmark on the slave route. An annual reunion, Odun Fiditi, celebrates Shabè heritage every Pentecost Sunday.
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