National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution Brings Solomon Osagie Alonge’s Exhibition to Benin City
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art exhibition “Chief S.O. Alonge: Photographer to the Royal Court of Benin” opens at the National Museum of Benin City, Nigeria on September 27, 2017, marking the first Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art exhibition in Africa. One of…
‘UNSTABLE the Play,’ Set to Grace the Lagos Stage
The Lagos audience will be thrilled to a stage performance of the Play titled UNSTABLE, on June 24 at the MUSON Centre, Onikan. The Play UNSTABLE is ably directed by the award-winning, and widely respected Ben Tomoloju. An impossible love story set within the scenic…
PhotoHistory: Who Rules the Court now?
There has been a lot of ruffle in the Media recently on who is going to be the head of the Oba council in Yoruba land. Ever since the demise of Ooni Sijuade Olubuse of ile-ife, the new crowned Ooni of ilfe, HRH Oba adeyeye…
The Coronation of OBA EREDIAUWA Of Benin Kingdom
The coronation ceremonies of an Oba of Benin usually last about 10 days. They begin from Egua-Edaiken, the traditional residence of the heir-apparent to the Benin Throne. On a day fixed by the Edaiken, he is escorted by his Uselu people on his journey back…
Signs and Symbols: The IKPIGHO Cowrie of Benin Kingdom
IKPIGHO or Cowrie was the currency of the day in Ancient Benin and many other African communities.It was used for decorative flooring in Ancient Benin Architecture for practical purposes,as well as used by Olokun Priestess as part of their divining tools e.t.c In 1700s Oba…
Benin Ancient History,3 Rings and a Moat
Enjoy another fresh new art innovation by Nosa Idubor. The essence of his graphic illustration is to throw more light into the history and cultural set up of the Ancient Benin Kingdom. Laying our subliminal reason its cultural history should be preserve and protected. He…