The Fall of the Benin Empire – British Invasion of 1897.”

The Fall of the Benin Empire in 1897 was not just a colonial invasion — it was a cultural heist that shook Africa. British troops looted and destroyed one of the most advanced kingdoms in West Africa, stealing thousands of priceless Benin Bronzes that now sit in European museums.

Discover how Oba Ovonramwen fought to preserve his people’s traditions — and how the scars of the invasion still shape global debates on restitution and justice today.

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