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Questions of Ownership of Benin Treasures (I)

  Many persons thought the period of colonialism was long over! Western reportage about handling the return of Benin treasures by the Federal Government of Nigeria shows a lack of sensitivity and understanding of the cultures looted of their valuable cultural...

Let Us be Reminded that Benin Art is Court Art

Let Us be Reminded that Benin Art is Court Art

I have been watching the scenario unfolding over the repatriation of Benin artefacts and I am surprised at some of what I read and watch on television. It shows that either we have no sense of history or we have decided to set facts aside in pursuit of self-interest....

2021 LSA Distinguished Scholar Award goes to Peju Layiwola

2021 LSA Distinguished Scholar Award goes to Peju Layiwola

2021 LSA Distinguished Scholar Award The Lagos Studies Association (LSA) is pleased to announce that Peju Layiwola, Professor of Art and Art History at the University of Lagos, is winner of the 2021 LSA Distinguished Scholar Award. Previous recipients of the award...