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Twenty-six local and international graffiti artists are participating in the creation of a mural representing the history and culture of Benin. It stretches for more than a kilometre along a wall in Cotonou, Benin’s main city. Their goal is to create the world’s largest mural as part of a festival under the theme of “Benin New”.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Botswana. https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2022\/06\/09\/graffiti-brings-benin-s-walls-to-life-with-treasures-from-the-past\/ https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2022\/06\/09\/graffiti-brings-benin-s-walls-to-life-with-treasures-from-the-past\/ Twenty-six local and international graffiti artists are participating in the creation of a mural representing the history and culture of Benin. It stretches for more than a kilometre along a wall in Cotonou, Benin’s main city. 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