Fon is the main language of southern Benin, spoken by about 2 million people. Language of the Kingdom of Dahomey and voodoo, it carries a culture rich in oral traditions, music and spirituality that influenced the Caribbean and the Americas.
The best channels to learn Fon for free.
Benin national television with Fon programs. News, culture and daily life in Benin.
View channel→Fon lessons for beginners with pronunciation, tones and basic vocabulary to communicate in Benin.
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Beninese film with Fon dialogue. Drama about voodoo traditions and life in southern Benin.
DramaHistorical film about the Kingdom of Dahomey. Fon in a historical royal and ceremonial context.
Historical dramaDocumentary about the lake village of Ganvie in Benin. Authentic Fon in a unique life-on-water setting.
DocumentaryEssential artists to discover music in Fon.
Beninese diva, multiple Grammy Awards. Sings in Fon with global influences, ambassador of Beninese culture.
Legend of Beninese music. Fon mixed with Afro-Cuban rhythms, musical heritage of Benin.
Mythical group from Cotonou. Fon and Gun in an explosive blend of funk, afrobeat and voodoo rhythms.
Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.
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All Targumi resources for this language.
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A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.
Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?
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Essential words and phrases organised by themes.
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