Benin’s Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, also called Pendjari National Park, and its surroundings have been targeted by non-state ...

In Benin, a 'kataklè' - a ceremonial stool, and the final piece of the royal treasure of Abomey - has been returned by Finland, 133 years after being looted by French troops and later transferred to ...

Finland has returned a ceremonial stool that was looted from what is now Benin by French forces more than a century ago, a ...

Although occultism, juju veneration and animal worship, such as python worship, are widely practiced throughout the country with its epicentre of juju and occultism is in Benin kingdom ...

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has closed its renowned but controversial Benin Kingdom Gallery. The space prominently displayed bronze and ivory objects considered masterpieces from the former ...

Arhuaran would go on to rule Udo, about 20 miles away from Benin. Oba Esigie reigned over the Kingdom of Benin, but the contact between the Kingdom of Benin and the Portuguese began before Esigie ...

All the photographers of Igbanke claiming that Igbanke came from the Benin kingdom are gone and forgotten. Similarly, we encourage other Igbo Communities in Benue, Kogi, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Cross ...

The royal leader of the Kingdom of Benin sought the return of artifacts displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The collector who owned them took them back instead. By Colin Moynihan and Tom ...

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston will close its Benin Kingdom Gallery on 28 April, but most of the works it had been created to display will not be repatriated to their place of origin.

What Black Panther did for Afrofuturism, we’re doing for African historical fantasy rooted in actual Benin Kingdom mythology. Our approach combines authentic cultural elements with cinematic ...

Turning to the Benin traditional ruler, he said the Oyo Empire’s demise was primarily caused by a combination of internal strife, civil wars, hubris on the part of the royals, disputes over ...