The fall of the Benin Kingdom in 1897 followed one of the most organized indigenous military defenses in West Africa. Central to this resistance were the Igun Eronmwon, the royal…
The image shows a display of Benin Bronzes, and the photo credit; "Photograph by Mike Peel.
The Benin Bronzes represent one of Africa’s greatest artistic achievements and one of the world’s…
Dr. Akanu Ibiam — the Igbo doctor who turned faith into resistance. Source: Wikipedia – Akanu Ibiam page (Public domain)
In the quiet hills of Unwana, a small town in Ebonyi…
Burning of Arochukwu during the Anglo-Aro War after the British captured it. Photo by Donald A. MacAlister. Source: British Museum.
The Anglo-Aro War (1901–1902) was a conflict between the British colonial…
Eze A. Ogueri II, from Obibi-Ezena, Owerri Province, Nigeria. Photo: Ukpuru
In the summer of 1950, an important cultural visit took place between West Africa and British Guiana. This visit was…
