This restitution contributes to redressing a historical injustice that is still being felt today,” a Dutch minister said.

including the renowned Benin Bronzes made of brass and ivory. These artefacts were not merely art pieces; they held deep cultural and spiritual significance for the Edo people. Their removal has ...

Benin-based fine artist Blessing Odigie has said despite its famous bronze works that scattered across museums and galleries in Europe and America, Benin art market is still evolving, unlike Lagos.

In 2026, Nigeria plans to open the Edo Museum of West African Art in Benin City. The museum will house a majority of the Benin Bronzes returned by the Netherlands.

From the behemoths to the hidden gems which offer a more authentic flavour of the capital away from the crowds.

art, and governance system. The current Oba of Benin is Oba Ewuare II (ascended in 2016). The Benin Kingdom has existed for over 1,000 years, and the Oba plays a crucial role in preserving Edo ...

The sculpture is one of 26 artefacts returning to their homeland in present-day Benin after decades in a ... They are works of wood and bronze — emblems of military brawn and intricate ...

Nigerian superstar Rema is redefining African pop music — and has scored a record-breaking single in the process. But he had to overcome a tragic past ...

Across traditional and digital platforms, audio storytelling, print journalism, and executive leadership, women have been ...

or folk art museum, Netherlands reached an agreement with Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments to facilitate the repatriation of about 112 bronze artefacts looted from Benin ...