At first, they lived in small family groups, but gradually these groups developed into a kingdom ... of Benin’s rich natural resources (palm oil and rubber). The Oba tried to stop all contact ...

and Benin and Ile-Ife are no different. However, there is proof of a leadership relationship that exists between the two groups that has nothing to do with where they came from. Since no kingdom ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When Nadege Anelka first came to the West African country of Benin from her home island of Martinique, ...

Europe and the United States have been returning stolen bronzes from the historical Kingdom of Benin. While today's Benin Bronze casters appreciate repatriation efforts, they say Nigeria's ...

Hartwig Fischer, director of the British Museum said they were "honoured ... to work with all interested parties to increase knowledge about the kingdom from which the Benin Bronzes were taken ...