#edo state

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Brass plaque from the Kingdom of Benin, 16th-17th century,

Lost-wax casting,

Exhibited in the Ethnological Museum, Berlin, Germany.

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Defiant Protest and Growing Outcry as Christians Face Mounting Violence in Nigeria and Sudan

Edo State, Nigeria & Al Jazirah, Sudan – Protesters in Nigeria’s Middle Belt are rallying in defiance of escalating violence against Christians, while in Sudan, hidden worship services underscore a broader crisis of religious persecution. In Edo State, thousands took to the streets at Jattu junction in Auchi, as demonstrators chanted, “We are not afraid. We are not going to walk away from our…

Defiant Protest and Growing Outcry as Christians Face Mounting Violence in Nigeria and Sudan

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Hanged by the British, at exactly 8 a.m, on June 28,1899. Ologbosere, chief of the Benin Kingdom and warrior fought a guerrilla war for 2 years. To the British he was treacherous and barbaric, but to many Edo he was symbol of resistance against the invaders. Photographed just before his execution.

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Today we celebrate with the people of Nigeria their Independence Day 🇳🇬

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Ahoemoe-egbe (A Documentary On Love)

In a land where women are considered last when it comes to decision-making in the home, Dandelion Eghosa, Olubambi (Imagery) and Olabisi Olaleye team up to produce the first installment in a docuseries based on love, what it means and how it is viewed from the very women who come from a generation that did not privilege them to choose their own partners. The documentary presents the many ways these women see and express love, and shows how generations of black women have been conditioned to love.

Produced by Dandelion Eghosa Filmed & Edited by Olubambi (Imagery)

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