History books cited by foremost newspaper columnist, Lasisi Olagunju, indicate that Yoruba, not Benin, founded Lagos, contrary to Oba Ewuare II's claim.

After a 27-year hiatus, drilling has resumed at one of West Africa’s oldest offshore oil fields, as Singapore-based Akrake ...

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As the vibrant rhythms of traditional drums fill the air, Oscar Ue-bi's eyes gleam behind his intricately carved Zaouli mask.

U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people. The ...

Ciara is among the first descendants of enslaved people granted citizenship by Benin “By legally recognizing these children of Africa, Benin is healing a historical wound. It is an act of ...

Singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people.