Benin: Olympe Bhêly-Quenum Celebrates 100 Years, Images Go Viral

Beninese writer Olympe Bhêly-Quenum celebrated his 100th birthday on September 20, 2026, surrounded by family in Garrigues-Sainte-Eulalie, France, and during celebrations in Cotonou and Ouidah. Tributes were paid, including a religious ceremony at the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul church organized by his sister Généreuse Gbêly Quenum. His works, including notable titles like _Un piège sans fin_ and _Le Chant du lac_, continue to influence Beninese and African literature.