Benin City is one of the most culturally significant cities in Africa.
| dc.contributor.author | Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism & The Creative Economy, Nigeria (@Fmactce_Nigeria) | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-08-03T10:28:01Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-08-03T10:28:01Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-07-01 | |
| dc.description | A press graphic posted to X (Twitter) by the official Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism & The Creative Economy account (@Fmactce_Nigeria). The post details Benin City's status as a premier cultural destination with global reach, noting that the historic bronze artistry of the Benin Kingdom ranks among the world's most recognized pre-colonial art and remains a centerpiece in restitution discussions with European institutions. It highlights MOWAA (Museum of West African Art) as a key institution reinforcing the city's international cultural standing, while noting that music leads contemporary expression as heritage anchors it. The image includes side-by-side photos of a historic Benin bronze sculpture and a live music concert. Engagement at time of capture: 1 reply, 4 reposts, 11 likes, 814 views. | |
| dc.description.abstract | An archival entry from the Ministry's CCI + Tourism Mapping Report highlighting Benin City's global cultural importance, driven by the legacy of the Benin Bronzes, ongoing international art restitution dialogues, and the opening of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://x.com/Fmactce_Nigeria/status/2072274425731289260?s=20 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2850 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | X Corp. | |
| dc.title | Benin City is one of the most culturally significant cities in Africa. | |
| dc.type | Other |