The repatriation of the Benin Bronzes, looted by the British in 1897, is crucial for restoring cultural heritage to Nigeria. Flora Gilchrist engages …Repatriating the Benin Bronzes: The Controversy Behind the British Museum
MOWAA Institute: A New Era for Conservation and Cultural Heritage in Nigeria
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Institute is set to open in Nigeria, ushering in an innovative approach to conservation, cultural heritage, …MOWAA Institute: A New Era for Conservation and Cultural Heritage in Nigeria
Overview of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) by Lawson Akhigbe
The Museum of West African Art is a large-scale, ongoing cultural development project in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. It's not a single building but rather a "campus" or precinct that will include multiple institutions, including a main museum, an archaeological research institute, and creative hubs. It is positioned as a world-class institution dedicated to …
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The Beautiful Ones Are Yet to Be Born
In a world saturated with fleeting trends, superficial glamour, and relentless digital noise, the phrase "the beautiful ones are yet to be born" echoes like a quiet prophecy. Borrowed and adapted from literary roots—most notably Ayi Kwei Armah's seminal novel The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born, which critiqued post-colonial corruption in Ghana—it serves as …
88 very British phrases that will confuse anybody who didn’t grow up in the UK Bobbie Edsor
Every language has a few phrases that don't always translate well — and the British English has some absolute corkers. Our team has compiled a list of the best British slang and idioms that define the weird and wonderful British dialect we grew up with. From our linguistic research, we've confirmed that above all, British …
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