Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has re-emphasized the ban on the uses of traditional paraphernalia that are exclusive reserve for royalty. This was contained in a statement made available to Journalists in ...

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday, reiterated that the use of traditional paraphernalia during funerals, marriages ...

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Two men close to Benin's president were sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday following their arrest last year on suspicion of plotting a coup in the West African country. The two men were ...

Innovation and a strong reform drive have strengthened Benin’s resilience to regional and global challenges and supported progress toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. Despite challenges, ...

February 12, 2025 • Experts analyzing the painting have several theories about why this unidentified woman has remained submerged for more than a century.

Oba of Benin has summoned every priest and priestess across every corner of the kingdom to place curses on those using the ADA and EBEN symbols and also for those women making okuku hairstyle during ...

But, as the artist grew older, visual art became the vehicle to reconcile ... Yang’s work reflects a fusion of forms, colors and symbols, inviting viewers to interpret their own narratives.

The city of Smithers has added a vibrant new feature to its Gateway Center: a 13-foot-by-80-foot mural titled “Building Our Future Together.” Located at 2 Greyhound Lane — running parallel ...

OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — The festival gained popularity ... “It is to come back and live their culture, art and spirituality for those who practice Voodoo,” said Houetchenou.

Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so once you've learned what each represents (as we explain below) you shouldn't have any problems no matter what you find in your laundry basket ...

CUMBERLAND – Blackstone River Theatre’s Art Gallery will host an exhibition and sale of paintings by Bob Rizzo through March 2, viewable two hours before and during scheduled theater events ...