As the name suggests, it is a social anthropological museum dedicated to the study and preservation of objects from all over ...

African sculpture traditions hold a mirror to the continent's soul, echoing the heartbeat of its diverse communities and histories. From the ancient whispers of Nigeria 's Nok terracottas to the ...

“If you want to make an art object like the Benin Bronzes, you need to have a metal that flows easily when melted, and the high lead content of these early manillas is responsible for that.” ...

Opening this week in Benin City, Nigeria, The Museum of West African Art was originally conceived as a repository for the repatriation of the contentious Benin Bronzes. With their fate still undecided ...

African traditional art holds an important position in African culture as art is not only viewed with aesthetic value but ...

Join us as we delve into the top 10 largest cities in Nigeria, uncovering the unique characteristics that define each ...

Two books explore the scandals and controversies around the acquisition of antiquities by curators and collectors.

Yoruba culture is renowned for its vibrant festivals, colorful attire, and intricate art forms, including bronze casting and ...

the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) is set to redefine and spur critical conversations and reflection on museum practice, cultural engagement and scholarship, as well as stimulate interest in the ...

The Aiguobasinmwin Movement in a peaceful protest in Benin City on Thursday urged Governor Monday Okpebholo to immediately ...

Imbibing spirits, they bond over their interest in knives, solve the world’s problems, and by the end of the night the two new BFFs think that with no source of funding, building a massive 26-acre ...