But now that the relationship is unraveling, the museum can — and should — pursue a measure of justice. The story begins in ...

The museum had sought to transfer ownership of 30 historic bronzes, originally plundered in a bloody colonial raid, to the ...

West Africa has been home to several powerful kingdoms from the earlier Sahelian kingdoms (Ghana Empire, Mali Empire and ...

The repatriation of African art is gaining momentum, but a number of highly important and symbolic pieces remain in the hands ...

On Easter Sunday, April 19, 2025, a momentous meeting took place at the Royal Aklorbordzi Palace in Anloga, Ghana, as the ...

Esigie not only welcomed Portuguese ambassadors and missionaries but also personally embraced their culture and language.

While a museum focused on the Kingdom of Dahomey would be highly desirable and beneficial, the site that is currently proposed would cover most of the large Court of the Amazons located between the ...

The father of seven visited his hometown to formally present Natasha to traditional leaders and seek their blessings.

In an unprecedented move for a United States arts institution, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will return a promised gift of Benin Bronzes and close the collection's dedicated gallery on April 28.

Following the continued cases of kidnappings, killings, and other criminal activities, the traditional ruler of Ekperi Kingdom in Etsako Central Local ...

From the vibrant Ojude Oba Festival to the colourful Igue Festival, these six Nigerian cultural festivals are worth attending this year.

According to the royal father, the people of Ekperi have endured a series of relentless attacks, including the kidnapping of ...