The Benin people located in the southern part of Nigeria are well known for their beautiful traditional attire that showcases coral beads. These beads decorate the Benin royals and are also used by ...

Lagos — The Oba of Bini Kingdom, Omo N'Oba Nedo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa, recently gave out coral bead, a cherished cultural material in Bini Kingdom to Jackson Gaius-Obaseki in recognition of ...

In 2025, the modern Nigerian bridal style has blossomed into something truly spectacular—an art form that seamlessly blends history with fresh innovation. From the elaborate use of aso oke to fabrics ...

Beads are small, round and perforated objects which are usually strung to form necklaces or bracelets or attached to garments or articles of clothing for decorative effect. Beads are made of a great ...

From the spiritual elegance of the Ooni of Ife to the layered opulence of the Alaafin of Oyo, down to the coral-rich glory of the Oba of Benin and the coastal splendour of the Opobo monarch, Nigeria’s ...