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Barnaby Phillips: \"A museum in Benin City, full of magnificent Benin Bronzes returned from Europe, would be one of the most significant moments in African cultural history since independence.\"<\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nHowever, there is a certain way to see this. In European Museums, the fading skepticism of the last few years is urgent. You ought to excel in the Royal Museum. In the Benin Dialogue Group, some Europeans believe that the Benin Bronzes have \"become an embarrassment.\" They would immediately give Obaseki the Benin Bronzes if he were to set up a shed in his backyard just to get rid of them. Surprisingly, these items are in contact range. But what will decide is whether the decisions of Nigerian leaders are in favor of this project. This only represents the way the world has evolved.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMORE<\/b>\r\n\r\n \t
- The Most Legendary Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","post_title":"Benin Bronzes \u201can Embarrassment\u201d: Anger in Nigeria as Europe Conditions Return of Africa's 'Looted Treasures'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"benin-bronzes-an-embarrassment-anger-in-nigeria-as-europe-conditions-return-of-africas-looted-treasures","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-09-16 15:44:51","post_modified_gmt":"2020-09-16 15:44:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africaotr.com\/?p=19579","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19027,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-08-14 19:07:32","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-14 19:07:32","post_content":"Worldwide, we are living in times in which we are honoring the people that made today possible. We are coming together to fight for the rights of freedom and equality. We are striving to achieve a peaceful and harmonious environment conducive for all human beings from all races. Benin is joining in by taking up the responsibility as an African country to honor its African ancestors. Restoring the places their ancestors were enslaved, for example, Ouidah.\r\n
The historical Richness in African Ancestors<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBenin is a West African country enriched both historically and culturally. Ouidah, the Nations's coastal town, dramatically contributes to the country's history as it served as the main port where the shipping of African slaves took place. These happened during the transatlantic slave trade that lasted for almost 300 years in the 1600s.\r\n\r\nIt was this place that the Europeans in the 17th<\/sup> and 18th<\/sup> centuries took hold of over one million African men and women. Consequently, children were as well not left behind as they awaited being shipment across the Atlantic in detestable settings. Ouidah port played a significant role in acting as a pickup point for the slaves for the Americans.\r\n\r\nHowever, the structural design of the port is in many comparisons with the slave ports of modern-day Ghana. And the swathe of central Africa. They are today comprehended in the states of Angola, the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo.\r\n
Embracing the past<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIn this context, it would be wise enough to say the past influences the present. That is why today we are having movements like 'The Black Lives Matter.' It is high time the Americans end the oppression of the black people. A decentralized movement advocating for non-violent civil disobedience in protest against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence against Black people that started on 13 July 2013<\/span>. People from all corners of the world engaged through protests, murals, and social media critics to the injustices the black people are facing in the white countries. This was after the brutal killing of George Floyd in May 2020.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSignificantly, Benin restoring Ouidah is a sign that they are honoring. And respecting what their ancestors underwent in the colonial period. Eric Accrombesi, a native and a tour guide in the town, affirms that Ouidah city is known for the history of African ancestors. Acknowledging this ensures that history does not fade, and its ancestors are not forgotten. Therefore, the coming generations need to understand what happened and, in so doing, honor their ancestors.\r\n
Tourism and culture<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nAs much as history is being preserved, it is also a way of promoting tourism in the country. The minister of tourism, Jean-Michel Abimbola, says the government has set aside one billion euros in efforts of restoring the site. A budget that is postulated to cover the restoration of all monuments connected to depict the slave trade at the port at that time. However, the country has also requested France to give back objects that were plundered in colonial conflicts.\r\n\r\nAside from the religious attractions in the country, national parks, particularly the Pendjari National park is also undergoing some renovations as well. The Fort will be a significant milestone for the country's tourism sector.\r\n\r\nMore:<\/strong>\r\n
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- Why Africa Needs to End Medical Tourism<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","post_title":"Benin Reinstates Ouidah Slave Fort in Respect for African Ancestors","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"benin-reinstates-ouidah-slave-fort-in-respect-for-african-ancestors","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-08-14 19:07:32","post_modified_gmt":"2020-08-14 19:07:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/africaotr.com\/?p=19027","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16999,"post_author":"17","post_date":"2020-05-24 10:04:30","post_date_gmt":"2020-05-24 10:04:30","post_content":"Employment in farming or being a farmer does not have the best reputation.\u00a0 Most of the jobs are physically demanding and often poorly paid. There is also the aspect of low yields and low profits, especially for most local farmers in African countries.\r\n\r\nHowever, Agro Bootcamp in Benin is changing this narrative for the local farmers. Agro Bootcamp is teaching urban professionals like teachers, lawyers, engineers, among others, on how to become farmers in just one week. They equip these professionals with skills and knowledge on agribusiness. This includes how to become a profitable farmer within the same week.\r\n\r\nFarmer on \u201cHoliday.\u201d<\/strong>\r\n\r\nIn Benin Agro Bootcamp, every day feels like a holiday for these farmers. They enjoy the work they do as it does not feel like much work. The most interesting thing is they teach all kinds of people from different professions on how to be a profitable farmer in just a week.\r\n
\u201cMost people who hear this find it phony, they don\u2019t believe it until they see it,\u201d said one of the farmers who is also a computer Engineer.<\/blockquote>\r\nMost people, especially from much paying professions, tend to think that farm work is degrading. However, not only do they think it\u2019s degrading but also tend to say it does not pay well.\r\n\r\nQuitting urban professions to do farming.<\/strong>\r\n\u201cAt first, I had my doubt as well, what if it does not work. What if it completely fails? Says Senam, a lawyer by profession.<\/blockquote>\r\nHowever, she still decided to join in regardless of the money. She wanted to enjoy the company and the practical knowledge she would get from it. What mattered to her was having a sense of fulfillment. She now has a success story after working hand in hand with the Bootcamp farmers. Another person who made a transition to farming is Rodrigue. Seven years ago, Rodrigue quit his job in finance to try out farming.\r\n\u201cI would see these farmers often, and they looked happier than I was. I thought I might have a job in finance, but these farmers are living better than I am,\u201d said Rodrigue.<\/blockquote>\r\nHe realized the farmers were making more money than he was at his finance job. So, he began by planting papayas, and things were going great. However, a few weeks later, the market completely collapsed. He realized that farming is proper science. Therefore, he doesn\u2019t think you can learn everything in just one week. If one has no idea of what they are doing, its easy for them to crush and burn.\r\n\r\nSuccess stories from the Bootcamp Farmer.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nRodrigue eventually adapted his business model. He is among the leading and good income farmers in the Bootcamp. Rodrigue now provides seeds and advice to other farmers on social media.\r\n\u201cI do not regret leaving his fancy job at all. Honestly, I am happier now more than ever, very happy with the achievements I have made here.\u201d Says Rodrigue.<\/blockquote>\r\nIn Africa, farmers earn 41% less than non-farm workers. For that reason, Agro Bootcamp also teaches business skills to their students. In less than two years, 35% of their students have put their business plan in action. While the students are only here for a week, after that period, the trainers keep supporting them for six months to even a year. This kind of support and follow up has led to the many success stories here in Agro Bootcamp, Benin.\r\n\r\nMore:\r\n\r\n \t
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