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Ganvie (Lake Nokoué, near Cotonou) — A floating village known as “the Venice of Africa,” Ganvie is featured in High on the Hog for its connection to Benin food history and ancestral culinary traditions.
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Our Roots in Benin: Where the Story of Black Cuisine Begins

Inspired by the Netflix documentary series High on the Hog, Season 1, Episode 1: “Our Roots”—exploring the origins of African American cuisine in Benin, West Africa. 🌍 Where the Story …

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