Nigeria to open MOWAA in Benin City in Nov. 2025, showcasing West African art and repatriated Benin Bronzes in a world-class ...

The ancient city of Benin, the Edo State capital, witnessed an artistic rebirth when some legendary and emerging Nigerian visual artists converged on the red city for a 10-day Benin Art Fair.

Ever since the early Cubists first caught the fever in 1910, African Negro sculpture has had an important influence on modern artists. In recent months first-rate exhibitions of this art have been ...

In the ancient town of Ouidah, located in southern Benin, the annual Voodoo Festival unfolds with a vibrant mix of dance, rituals, and spiritual fervour. Children dressed in vivid robes whirl to ...

What does art tell us about the kingdom of Benin? Learn about animals in Benin art and how brass statues were made in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 KS2 History guide.