The Kingdom of Benin was located in what is now known as ... From around 500, the Edo people lived in villages and were ruled by a leader known as Ogiso. Ogiso means ‘king of the sky’.

Edo-born Usman Semiu Alvin is a graduate of School of Art & Industrial Design ... cultural and historical significance for the people of Benin and their return marks a victory for their heritage.

Edo State Governor ... Government to build the Benin Royal Museum that will house the returned artefacts and is distancing itself from the Museum of West Africa Art (MOWA) which the previous ...