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Dahomey emphasizes the marginalized in contemplating colonialism's modern-day manifestations
Dahomey's title refers to the former Kingdom of Dahomey, which collapsed in 1904 after a 304-year-long existence. French colonizers stole these artifacts in 1892. They were subsequently displayed ...
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The African Squadron.; ATROCITIES PERPETRATED IN DAHOMEY MOVEMENTS ON THE COAST THE WHEREABOUTS OFOUR VESSELS.
FERNANDO POO, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1860. The reports from the Bight of Benin confirm the atrocities carried on by the King of Dahomey. Slaves are sold at Whydah in quantities, and American vessels ...
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Dahomey, from director Mati Diop, tracks the homeward journey of artefacts stolen from Benin 130 years ago
These artefacts are "royal treasures", an early title card in Mati Diop's documentary Dahomey informs us, that were pilfered from the kingdom of Dahomey by French colonisers in an 1892 invasion.
John Boyega turns 33: a look back
Actor John Boyega, best known for his roles in "Star Wars" films, "Pacific Rim Uprising," "The Woman King" and "They Cloned ...
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Mati Diop on ‘Dahomey': ‘It's Time for Cinema to Welcome African Perspectives on the Black Experience'
In the film, Diop, who is French and of Senegalese descent, follows the 2021 repatriation of 26 artifacts from the Musée du quai Branly back to their place of origin, Dahomey, once a kingdom in ...
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Black Panther’s all-female army was inspired by these real-life warrior women
Known as “the most feared women in the world”, the 18th century Dahomey Amazon warriors are believed to have inspired Marvel’s latest blockbuster. Whether you’ve already paid a visit to ...