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Britain Renamed Our Queens to Hide Stolen African Artifacts

Our African kingdoms suffered bombings and looting under British rule. Many treasures were shipped abroad, and today we still demand their return. In 1892 the British removed the regalia of Queen Mma Aha, Queen Mother of Ezza from Ebonyi State. They labeled her as an “Egyptian Treasurer” to conceal her true identity. In 1897 they attacked the Benin Kingdom and seized the crowns of the King and Queen. Our ancestors’ names and stories have been buried ever since. We call on the British Government to explain these actions. This is not just one tribe’s struggle but a collective demand from all Nigerians and Africans. We seek peace, justice, and the restoration of our history.

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B
bisi

What steps should communities take now to demand the return of Queen Mma Aha's regalia from British collections?

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K
kris

Which community networks have worked on similar restitution campaigns before?

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prince

It's striking that colonial records labeled her regalia as "Egyptian" to mask the looting of African treasures.

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lily

True, that label really hides the truth. It makes me wonder how many other treasures got misnamed.

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F
femi

Renaming artifacts might seem deceptive, but it could also be a minor detail compared to the widespread looting and bombings.

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mary

To support repatriation efforts, make sure say we catalog each stolen item and partner with local museums for legal claims.

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