This restitution contributes to redressing a historical injustice that is still being felt today,” a Dutch minister said.

Benin art market is still evolving, unlike Lagos. She stated that notwithstanding, there are strong indications the art market is picking up considering the recent developments recorded in the sector.

On 19 February 2025, a significant moment in history unfolded in Leiden, Netherlands. A signing ceremony confirmed the ...

As British history and heritage institutions start to tell new stories uncovering their links to colonialism and slavery, ...

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Clara Benin, prolific post-rock artist GABBA, and seasoned musician Kakoy Legaspi will be ...

The Benin Bronzes are indispensable to Nigeria ... critical reporting is increasingly scarce. Unlike many in the art world, we are not beholden to large corporations or billionaires.

“We congratulate Nigeria for being at the forefront of efforts to reclaim colonial looted art. For over fifty years, Nigeria has advocated for the return of the Benin Bronzes. This restitution is a ...

Nigerian superstar Rema is redefining African pop music — and has scored a record-breaking single in the process. But he had to overcome a tragic past ...

The Netherlands is on Wednesday returning 113 stolen works of art known as the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, culture minister Eppo Bruins has confirmed. The bronzes were stolen by British soldiers from ...

Nigeria said it plans to open the Edo Museum of West African Art in Benin City in 2026, designed by the British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye, to house the largest collection of Benin ...

The Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, according to a statement released by the embassy on Tuesday. The Dutch Minister of Education, Culture, and Science, Eppo Bruins ...