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

Rachel Décoste landed in West Africa’s Republic of Benin in August 2018, anticipating an important journey of self-discovery, ...

Books on Vodun, a West African spiritual tradition honoring deities and ancestors, are now the top choice among readers in Benin, according to publishers and bookstore owners working to attract ...

In 2022, Germany was the first to return over 20 Benin bronzes in a bid to deal with its "dark colonial history". "With this return, we are contributing to the redress of a historical injustice ...

Frank Irabor, Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, confirmed the development, stating that the suspension was ...

Their theft still remains a point of pain for the descendants of those from the ancient Benin kingdom. This move may increase pressure on other institutions to return the Benin Bronzes ...

"Cultural heritage is essential for telling and living the history of a country and a community. The Benin Bronzes are indispensable to Nigeria. It is good that they are going back," Mr Bruins stated.

The Benin Kingdom, celebrated for its unparalleled cultural heritage and deep historical roots, has long been a beacon of tradition and uni­ty in Nigeria. At the apex of this ancient kingdom is the ...

The theft of these artefacts remains a source of pain for the descendants of the ancient Benin Kingdom. Meanwhile, this development could intensify pressure on other institutions, particularly the ...