Netherlands returns Benin artefact to Nigeria after 129 years

Netherlands returns Benin artefact 129 years after 1897 invasion

KEY POINTS MAIN STORY The Netherlands has returned a historical Benin artefact to Oba Ewuare II, 129 years after British forces invaded the Benin Kingdom in 1897 and looted numerous cultural objects. The artefact was presented at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City on October 20 as part of activities marking the traditional ruler’s 10th […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Netherlands Returns Benin Artefact to Oba Ewuare II After 129 Years — Akelicious

The Netherlands has returned a Benin artefact to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, 129 years after the invasion of the Benin Kingdom as part of activities marking the traditional ruler’s 10th coronation anniversary. The presentation took place at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City on Tuesday. Chief Lucky Imasue, Chairman of the 10th […]

Netherlands returns Benin artefact to Nigeria after 129 years

Imasue said every Benin artefact belonged to the Oba of Benin, regardless of the quantity, adding that more artefacts were expected to be returned.