Magnus IdodeI’m curious how many people here have heard of the Benin Kingdom 👑
I’d love to hear what you know about it, history, culture, anything at all. Let’s share knowledge
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DJM (freelance for hire)@MagnusIdode Had a girldfriend from Benin City... a few years ago...
Read some about the Benin Kingdom, the bronzes, etc.
Oh and know a thing or two about Edo Funk... that you can probably find on my other account @blogamf ...
Read some about the Benin Kingdom, the bronzes, etc.
Oh and know a thing or two about Edo Funk... that you can probably find on my other account @blogamf ...
@blogamf
@cybeardjm
I'm glad to hear you know a bit about Benin.
Benin history is fascinating if you know.
@cybeardjm
I'm glad to hear you know a bit about Benin.
Benin history is fascinating if you know.
African Music Forum (AMF)@MagnusIdode @cybeardjm Living in Benin R (ex Danhomey), the story of kingdoms across the whole region is extremely interesting, even if mostly unknown.
I'm not a history buff in general, but I like to understand things a little...
I'm not a history buff in general, but I like to understand things a little...
@blogamf @cybeardjm
Stroll down my posts and you will find some posts about the Benin kingdom with links tap and read
Stroll down my posts and you will find some posts about the Benin kingdom with links tap and read
@blogamf @cybeardjm
Haha that’s interesting 😄
The Benin Bronzes are just one part of the story, there’s so much more about the kingdom, especially its art, governance, and traditions.
Since you mentioned Edo Funk, how would you say the culture influenced the music you’ve heard?
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One thing that amazes me about the Benin Kingdom is how organized their system of governance was long before colonial times. What part of African history surprises you the most?
One thing that amazes me about the Benin Kingdom is how organized their system of governance was long before colonial times. What part of African history surprises you the most?
@MagnusIdode I wouldn't formulate your question this way.
We now well know that before colonialists entered continents, with their bibles and white supremacism, there were working political organizations and economic systems all over what is now called the "Global South." In Africa, the Kongo & Zulu kingdoms, etc. In South and Central America, etc.
Just imagine, if all these had developed without wars and other constraints imposed by the "North" (even now). I'm not thinking "Wakanda," but...