Finland has returned a ceremonial stool that was looted from what is now Benin by French forces more than a century ago, a gesture that officials from both countries described as a milestone in the ...

Leena Talvitie officially handed over a ceremonial royal stool, known as a katakle, to Beninese Minister of Tourism, Culture ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to director Mati Diop about her new documentary, "Dahomey." The film follows the return of royal treasures plundered by French forces. The documentary film "Dahomey" is a ...

By Elian Peltier Reporting from Abomey and Cotonou, Benin. Throughout the movie “Dahomey,” the eerie voice of a 19th century West African king emerges from the depths of history.

The Wereldmuseum in Leiden is preparing to return 113 ancient sculptures to Nigeria, as pressure mounts on Western ...

An ivory pendant mask (front and side view) from the sixteenth century depicts Idia, mother of Oba Esigie, the king of Benin from around 1504 to 1550. Immediately to the south of Ovonramwen Square ...

during excavations at the site by archaeologists from France and Benin. According to local lore, the tomb within the Abomey palace complex — built in the 19th century by King Ghezo of Dahomey ...

N’Ivbiotor also sang to the tunes of royal drummers, prayed for the foremost king and proclaimed peace in Benin Kingdom. Royal guilds, including Ifiento and Emehe, gave a good account of ...

With the exception of King Akaba, who had his own separate enclosure ... conservation standards and with the support of UNESCO and some partners of the State of Benin, including the royal families.

In March 2023, then-president Muhammadu Buhari signed a decree saying the Oba, or king, of the historic kingdom of Benin rightfully owned all returned Benin Bronzes and was responsible for ...

walked up to Oba (King) Ewuare II’s throne to hand him two works of art that had been stolen over 100 years before. The ceremony at the Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin in Nigeria marked the ...

president of the Union of Associations and Organisations Endogenous Religions of Benin (UAOREB) told AFP. Dancing outside the palace of King Kpodegbe Lanmanfan Toyi Djigla during three days of ...