Looted African Artefacts to Be Returned by Cambridge University

Nigeria: Cambridge University Museum Set to Return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

A Cambridge University museum will shortly return around 100 Benin bronzes to Nigeria as part of a major restitution initiative, the UK's weekly newspaper the Observer has reported.

Looted African artefacts to be returned by Cambridge University

The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.

Cambridge University museum set to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria

A Cambridge University museum  will shortly return around 100 Benin bronzes to Nigeria as part of a major restitution initiative, the UK's weekly newspaper the Observer has reported.

Cambridge University Secretly Hands Over 116 Benin Bronzes to Descendant of Brutal Slave-Trading King

Cambridge University has secretly handed over 116 Benin bronzes to be the personal possession of the Nigerian descendant of a brutal slave-trading king. The descendants of the slaves are up in arms, says Mike Wells.

African artefacts looted by British to be returned

The objects were taken by British armed forces during the occupation of Benin City in 1897

Returning the Benin Bronzes

The University of Cambridge announces it has transferred legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria’s NCMM.