11/14/2025
In this video, join me as we explore the VOODOO capital of West Africa - arguably the creepiest place on the entire continent for most Western travelers. Welcome to Lome, Togo - a small capital perched along the shores of the Atlantic and home to one of the continent's most fascinating (and disturbing!) markets. North of the city, you'll find the infamous Akodessawa Fe**sh Market, packed to the brim with dead animal parts that are considered sacred objects within the local Voodoo religion. Warning: This video is not easy to watch, and viewer discretion is strongly advised. My visit to the market was eye-opening, and reinforced my belief that there must be greater animal protections globally - it was gut-wrenching to see everything from baboon heads to the head of a tiger on display here, as well as several cages of rats, birds, and other sacred animals. It was a wild experience to say the least!
After visiting the fe**sh market, I take you on a full tour around the city of Lome, from its Independence Square to its bustling Grand Market, home to the German colonial Sacred Heart Cathedral. After touring the city, I sample some of Togo's best coffee and grab a beer along the beautiful Atlantic Coast, before continuing east towards Benin.
https://youtu.be/KBDD5Hydx0k
00:00 Intro
01:02 Morning in Lome
01:23 Akodessawa Fe**sh Market (Voodoo Market)
09:14 Independence Square
10:22 Grand Marche de Lome (Market)
11:10 Sacred Heart Cathedral
13:38 Coffee @ Villa Tcha Tcha
14:08 Togo-Ghana Border Walk
14:29 Beer @ Lome Beach
15:24 Dinner @ My AirBNB
16:00 Lome, Togo to Benin Border
17:45 Outro
Episode 237 | | | Filmed April 2024
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In this video, join me as we explore the VOODOO capital of West Africa - arguably the creepiest place on the entire continent for most Western travelers. We...