On 19 February 2025, a significant moment in history unfolded in Leiden, Netherlands. A signing ceremony confirmed the ...

The council said its action became necessary “in order to protect, preserve, and perpetuate what is left of the culture and tradition/heritage of the Benin people.” Meanwhile efforts by our ...

Oba Ewuare II noted that Okpebholo’s respect for the traditional institution of the Benin people and Edo State as a whole will be forever remembered. He further commended the governor’s steps ...

Arrested after a demonstration demanding the expulsion of French troops, Beninese activists reiterate their commitment to fighting French neocolonialism upon their release. "French neocolonialism is ...

Benin was a large and varied kingdom. Some people lived in villages and small towns, but most people lived and worked in Benin City. The most important person in the kingdom was the king ...

The Catholic Church in Benin marked the 35th anniversary of the 1990 National Conference, with some expressing disappointment ...

These are often called 'Benin Bronzes', however most are actually made of brass rather than bronze. Narrator: Hello, future people of the UK. I’d like to show you around the Benin civilisation.

My own opinion on the restitution of looted art from colonial contexts is simple: the debate about restitution is a debate on ownership and return, and I'll say these artworks should be returned to ...

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.

The council said its action became necessary “in order to protect, preserve, and perpetuate what is left of the culture and tradition/heritage of the Benin people.” Meanwhile efforts by our ...

On behalf of the Royal Court of Benin, the Benin Royal Family, the good people of Benin in particular, and Edo in general, both at home and in the Diaspora, I extend my hearty congratulations to ...