The kingdom of Benin began in the 900s. Learn about the kingdom, how it was ruled and when it ended. What was life like in Benin? What was life like in Benin city? Find out what goods people ...

The youngest son of a village leader, Equiano was born among the Ibo people in the kingdom of Benin, along the Niger River. He was "the greatest favourite with [his] mother." His family expected ...

During colonial rule in Africa, thousands of cultural artefacts were plundered. African countries want them back and major museums across Europe have agreed to loan the famous Benin Bronzes back ...

An artist's impression of the planned new museum in Benin City The British Museum has announced plans to help "investigate the history of the Kingdom of Benin", with a grand archaeology mission ...

Moving the motion, Osawaru said there is a deliberate attempt to split the kingdom into smaller chiefdoms. He stated that the Oba of Benin presides over the entire Benin South Senatorial District ...

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has directed all traditional chiefs and leaders in Benin Kingdom to perform the traditional “Bisusu” ceremony to ward off evil ahead of the Edo governorship ...

She is a descendant of enslaved people brought to the US from the kingdom of Benin. “The [Supreme] Court’s decision is a setback, but it doesn’t diminish the importance of our cause ...

quoted the Oba as inviting all sons and daughters of Benin Kingdom, indigenes, and non-indigenes in Edo State to participate. “From September 26 to October 9, 2024, fasting will take place daily ...

DAILY POST reports that members of the association made the demand on Tuesday during a peaceful protest at the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. They accused Blacky Ogiamen, the president ...

The return of 26 artworks that were taken during the conquest of the Dahomey kingdom was a flagship project of cultural cooperation with Benin in recent years. Under the Act of 24 December 2020, the ...

Throughout history, Britain has reckoned with its imperial roots. The country is facing mounting pressure by other nations and activists to repatriate objects they allege were stolen by the ...