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Cultural and political battles break out as the stolen bronzes come home

A $100 million museum to exhibit Benin bronzes looted by British soldiers is opening but few of the artefacts will be on display

A trial of strength between powerful figures in Edo State and the Federal Government highlights the complexities around demands for reparations and restitution to Africa. The bold vision of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) to house the Benin Bronzes and other cultural treasures looted from the region has become embroiled in a fight that reached the top of the federal government.

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