Nikki, Benin


Nikki is a city, 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.
It was the site of the "race to Nikki" in 1894.
Nikki is a major centre of the Bariba people and is home to a traditional king, resident in the centre of the town. The Fête de la Gani royal festival is held in the town annually.

Notable people

Benin minister Aurélie Adam Soule was born here in 1984.