₦airaland Forum

These cherished photographs offer a vivid glimpse into Benin City as it was in February 1976, capturing the timeless grandeur of the Oba’s Palace (Ọmọ n'Ọba n'Ẹdo, Akenzua II) —from the intricate mud-wall carvings to the striking snake-patterned sidewalk leading to the entrance. They also document the local carving and brasswork shops, highlighting the city’s rich artistic heritage. Alongside these cultural treasures are simple yet beautiful street scenes with children that reflect the everyday life and warmth of Benin. Together, these images preserve a powerful visual memory of a city steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and history.
(1) Museum, Benin
(2) Oba's Palace, Benin City
(3) Entrance to Oba's house, Benin
(4) Snake sidewalk, Oba's house, Benin

(5) Nigeria Field Society at carving shop, Benin
(6) Brasswork shops, Benin
(7) Street scene with children, Benin
( Street scene, Benin

Whao! See how Benin City look like back then. The home base of the dreaded Lawrence Anini

Not bad

Can we see the recent pictures of this places

Super pictures, I love them, thanks for sharing.

Brings back some incredible memories.

The only reason I believe the picture is 1976 is because of the type of cars on the road and the children not wearing slippers

So many reason to believe it's very recent such as..

Nylon inside the gutter

Ppl wearing pam Slippers

That stove in that shop is not available by 1976.

Imper leather is a soap which was advertised on the billboard on the street is a soap of the 80's and 90's

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Imper leather is a soap which was advertised on the billboard on the street is a soap of the 80's and 90's

Oga, say you only started using it then.

Cussions Imperial Leather was being advertised on telly in the 70's.