On June 19, 2025, the Netherlands officially returned 119 original Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, which were taken during the British raid on the Benin Kingdom in 1897.

During the historic event, Oba Ewuare II, the ruler of Benin, welcomed the return of the bronzes as a “divine intervention.” The restitution is not only a cultural victory but also a symbol of historical justice and the restoration of traditional heritage.