Art, Loot and Empire: The Benin Bronzes

Benin Plaques

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, is crying out! In this video, we delve into the serious claims of betrayal surrounding the recent agreement for the return of the Benin Bronzes (artifacts stolen during the 1897 Benin Invasion by the British). The controversy centers around the alleged diversion of the plan for the artifacts' return. While initial agreements with international bodies were meant to support the Benin Royal Museum as the host, the current plan seems to favor the newly proposed Museum of

The unending controversy over the looted Benin Bronzes

‘Benin Bronzes should be returned’ to Nigeria, says artist Yinka Shonibare