The Kingdom of Benin was located in what is now known as southern Nigeria. The kingdom was led by the Oba, a powerful leader who was believed to be descended from the gods. The Obas used art and ...
and to elevate the narrative surrounding this remarkable culture. He said through the fair, ‘we aim to reclaim Benin as the ultimate seat of artistic genius in Nigeria, and perhaps, all of ...
Such efforts highlight a growing recognition of the need for reparative justice and cultural ... from the Bight of Benin, which includes present-day Benin, Togo and parts of Nigeria.