The Museum of West African Art is poised to give Nigeria an institution of global significance, although its most hyped ...

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has released a statement to address misconceptions about its mission, collections, and role in Benin City’s cultural scene. There have been reports and public ...

The management of MOWAA has denied allegations that it misrepresented itself as the Benin Royal Museum to secure funding.

The MOWAA opening is delayed thanks to protesters crashing a preview event of the highly anticipated Museum of West African ...

Armed Thugs allegedly invaded the Museum of West African Art preview in Benin City, briefly holding diplomats hostage.

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has reaffirmed its respect for the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku ...

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has reacted to the disturbance at the ...

Benin City underwent its most extensive archaeological dig to date in the lead up to the opening of MOWAA (Museum of West ...

Archaeological excavation in Benin City, Nigeria, ahead of the construction of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has ...

Arise News reports that on Sunday, the preview opening of MOWAA turned violent when armed thugs invaded the venue, disrupting proceedings and reportedly holding several foreign dignitaries hostage.

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) was intended to be a beacon of creativity and heritage in Benin City. Now, it’s caught ...