At first, they lived in small family groups, but gradually these groups developed into a kingdom. This brass figure is believed to be Prince Oranmiyan. Edo legend says that no one in Benin had ...

The Benin Traditional Council has announced that 67 Enigie in the Benin Kingdom have been suspended with immediate effect. This was confirmed by the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council ...

An curved arrow pointing right. In the past few years, Europe and the United States have been returning stolen bronzes from the historical Kingdom of Benin. While today's Benin Bronze casters ...

The Benin Kingdom Founded in the 11th century, the Benin Kingdom is one of Nigeria’s most historically significant empires.

Some of the 67 suspended Enigie (Dukes) of the Benin Kingdom have appealed to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, for clemency and forgiveness. Their appeal is contained in a statement signed by ...

The Benin Traditional Council has announced the suspension of 67 Enigie in the Benin Kingdom, with immediate effect. The Secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, made this known in a ...

These ancient kingdoms, many of which still exist today, played crucial roles in shaping the country’s cultural, political, and economic landscapes. Prior to British colonial rule in the late ...