The man described as the most fertile in Benin by the magazine "Records du Bénin" has passed away.

Akohoué Rachidi Houéssou who fathered 157 children died at the age of 77 after a short illness, according to a source close to the family, the burial will take place this today in accordance with Islamic rites. 

After the Muslim ceremony, followers of the voodoo cult will also organize the funeral.

At the time he was given the "most fertile man" trophy, Akohoué Rachidi Houéssou said he had 44 wives and only one had not yet conceived a child.