Nikki,_Benin
Nikki, Benin
Commune and town in Borgou Department, Benin
Nikki is a town, arrondissement, and commune located in the Borgou Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 3171 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 99,251 people.[2][3]
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It was the site of the "race to Nikki" in 1894.[4]
Nikki is a major centre of the Bariba people and is home to a traditional king, resident in the centre of the town.[5] The Fête de la Gani royal festival is held in the town annually.[5]