VOICED : Benin celebrates voodoo day with dance and sacrifice

The video explores the traditional beliefs of West Africa, focusing on the Daniel Festival, which celebrates ancestral communion. It highlights the revival of voodoo practices after a government ban was lifted in 1994. The video also discusses the global spread of voodoo due to the slave trade and its presence in regions like the West Indies and the United States. With upcoming elections, officials emphasize educating voodoo practitioners to make informed voting decisions, promoting peaceful and reconciliatory elections.

What role do traditional chiefs play in the electoral process according to the text?

What message is conveyed by the traditional chiefs regarding the elections?