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5. Fon

The Fon are the largest ethnic group in the West African country of Benin, found particularly in its southern region. They are also found in south-west Nigeria as well as in Togo. They were noted by early 19^th-century European traders for their N’Nonmiton practice or Dahomey Amazons – which empowered their women to serve in the military. Actually, the famous Black Panther movie female warriors were inspired by the Fon female warriors.

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