Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Monday received two foreign envoys in Benin City amid growing protests by indigenes of Benin over the siting of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). The delegation included the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Gautier Mignot, and the German Ambassador, Dr. […]
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The Edo State Government has constituted a high-powered committee to review the legal and operational framework of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), appointing Senator Adams Oshiomhole as its chairman. The move comes amid growing protests and petitions from indigenes of Benin and members of the Benin Royal Palace, […]
Benin City is set to become a global cultural destination as the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) officially opens to the public on November 11, 2025, with a landmark exhibition titled “Nigeria Imaginary: Homecoming.” This inaugural showcase marks the museum’s first curatorial statement and builds upon the acclaimed Nigeria […]