Oba of Benin Throw Amazing Dancing Steps As Germany Returns Stolen Artefacts (WATCH)

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, turned on the style with vintage dance steps to the songs of his forebears as he received two stolen artefacts from Germany.

The two national treasures, including wooden and bronze stools, were handed over to the monarch by the National Commission for Museum and Monument (NCMM) on Friday, May 17, 2024.

They were said to have been used by Oba Esigie and Oba Eresonye between the 15th and 17th centuries.

In 2022, the German authorities handed over the two items to the Nigerian government through the NCMM.

While presenting the repatriated items to the monarch, the commission’s Director-General, Olugbile Holloway, pledged to collaborate with the Benin Royal Court in promoting and displaying the Edo heritage.

The artefacts, among others, were looted by the British when they invaded the Benin palace in 1897.

“NCMM will join hands with the Royal Court to create a befitting destination for people around the world to come and appreciate these works. What you see before us was originally taken away from the Royal family in 1897. We have a stool made of Bronze and a wooden stool. I speak for every member of my team when I say that we remain loyal to the Royal Court. If there is anything we can do, we will do to support this laudable initiative.


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