Cambridge University UK is the first to return a Benin Bronze artefact to the Oba of Benin.
The Benin Bronze artefact popularly known as Okukor was handed over by Cambridge University officials to a delegation from Nigeria yesterday 27th October 2021.
Okukor and other Benin Bronzes were taken 124 years ago {in 1897} from the Oba of Benin Royal Palace in Benin City.
Okukor welcome back home.
Read full article from Jesus College Cambridge here ----->
The Benin Bronze artefact popularly known as Okukor was handed over by Cambridge University officials to a delegation from Nigeria yesterday 27th October 2021.
Okukor and other Benin Bronzes were taken 124 years ago {in 1897} from the Oba of Benin Royal Palace in Benin City.
Okukor welcome back home.
Read full article from Jesus College Cambridge here ----->