Oba Ewuare II
Nigeriatraditional rulerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Oba Ewuare II is the traditional ruler of Benin City, Nigeria, and a direct descendant of the kings whose artifacts, including the Benin Bronzes, were taken during colonial times. Recently in the news, he asserted his claim over the returned bronzes, leading to significant tension regarding the ownership and future of the Museum of West African Art, which was intended to house these treasures.
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Holloway had worked with the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, to establish a framework for the retrieval, conservation and exhibition of returned Benin artefacts.
Tinubu hails NCMM DG for making TIME100 Art listNigeria· 2026-09-24
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has performed the ancient Ugie Emobo purification rite aimed at dispelling evil forces and cleansing the land.
Benin Monarch Performs Ancient Ugie Emobo Rite to Ward Off ENigeria· 2025-12-22
Oba Ewuare II is the traditional ruler in Benin City who claimed ownership of the returned artworks.
Neues Museum in Nigeria: Eklat statt Benin-Bronzen
Switzerland· 2025-11-12
