A Benin Bronze Cockerel statue that graces the hall of Jesus College of the famous Cambridge University and which has become it's symbol for a very long time has become the source of serious debate. Now, it's been unanimous agreed that the artifact be repatriated to Nigeria, from where it was looted in the 19th century. Many international media including the U. K Guardian have been written about it this year, but it seems Nigeria is too bedeviled with the issue of Naira depreciation to care about one of its cultural heritages. Below is a new report about the bronze Cockerel as published by The Mancunion, Britain's biggest student newspaper....

Following the Cecil Rhodes controversy at Oxford University, Jesus College Cambridge has witnessed a similar debate in its own Students’ Union. The Benin Bronze Appreciation Committee (BBAC) put forward the motion to return the statue to Nigeria in a repatriation ceremony, in an effort to “weed out the colonial legacies that exist” in the University. The 11-page document that proposed the motion emphasises that the gesture to return the cockerel would be the “just” thing to do.

The sculpture, named “Okukor”, along with several other Benin Bronze items, was looted by the British during the ‘Punitive Expedition’ in 1897. The expedition is remembered as a brutal act of imperialism, in which the British killed thousands of citizens and destroyed the city of Benin, leading to an annexation of the Kingdom. Nigeria has made several requests for Benin artwork to be returned to its rightful home, as the art is essential to Nigerian history and culture. Students state the returning of the okukor would provide mutual benefit both for the university and Nigerian culture.

The Benin bronze cockerel has been situated in Jesus College since the 1930s. The cockerel is the mascot for the College, named after its founder, John Alcock, the Bishop of Ely. Students suggested Okukor could be replaced with something of the college’s choice.

The BBAC presented their debate successfully, meaning that the College’s council will discuss their proposals on the 7th of March. It was a unanimous decision in the Students’ Union, however there has been discussion elsewhere to allow the cockerel to tour different places of the world. Jonathan Jones from The Guardian argues that this way it can be seen by many people, whilst being reminded it is a piece of Nigerian culture.

Jason Okundaye, a Pembroke College student involved in the discussion, brought forward the point that black students should have more say in the cockerel’s repatriation.

http://www.newseveryhour.com/2016/03/see-cockerel-that-is-causing-serious.html

Hmm

BBOC

Bring Back Our Chicken.

this na pure okuko igbo,

Those brits looted alot when this country was still under their colony. Lots of artifacts and resources went missing. When they had nothing more to loot, they gave you the go ahead to be independent.

When oyibo do him own them go callam goods style.

When we do ours them go callam curruption.

BBOC

Bring back our cockerel!

It belongs to Nigeria

Ayam coming

bring that fowl back. tomorrow na Sunday, I need meat!

daclint:
this na pure okuko igbo,

Original Oke Okpa

We need our cockerel back

Space booked

they can keep it.
as a price for their stupidity in amalgamating this country.

Lol

Walahi as I look that chicken ehn...na so I vex.

UK people no get any wahala , thats why they can be arguing abt who owns ordinary chicken. Chicken wey nobody fit chop sef.

Abeg on behalf of those of us queueing for petrol, i say WE DASH UNA .

bring back our chicken ooo una no c say the chicken black, purely made in naija. This wan don give buhari reason to travel now ( to settle chicken dispute)

LUBBISH

Tell me something.....

Okukor means chicken in Igbo language.What a coincidence.

Sincerely, it is not worth the hype.

BRING BACK OUR CHICKEN STATUE

how is it a benin statue, when it is called "okukor" which means cock in ibo.

K

Kolababe:
A Benin Bronze Cockerel statue that graces the hall of Jesus College of the famous Cambridge University and which has become it's symbol for a very long time has become the source of serious debate. Now, it's been unanimous agreed that the artifact be repatriated to Nigeria, from where [size=24pt]it was looted[/size] in the 19th century. Many international media including the U. K Guardian have been written about it this year, but it seems Nigeria is too bedeviled with the issue of Naira depreciation to care about one of its cultural heritages. Below is a new report about the bronze Cockerel as published by The Mancunion, Britain's biggest student newspaper....
http://www.newseveryhour.com/2016/03/see-cockerel-that-is-causing-serious.html

Yam eaters everywhere
Speak no more!

Oga Bubu must move swiftly into action, Probe all "Probable"

it indid a welcom development...even thou it long overdue...

Blitain bring back our cockerel

End time debate!!

Bring Back Our Cock. #BBOC

This should a noble cause to keep OshoBaba & madam busy from their picture taking fetish.

Loot ke... end time chicken

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