If I did not know any better, I would have sworn that the photograph shown above is that of a building in Greece or some parts of Eastern Europe built during the depression but no, it is the palace of the Oba of Benin. This is quite sad and shameful even though the Great Benin Kingdom has one of the richest architectural languages of all times, as represented by its rich cultural artefacts and system of symbols, durable materials and excellent craftsmanship.
This colonial building does nothing to edify the rich history and culture of the Great Benin Kingdom and unfortunately, all it does is misrepresent and miseducate people about the historical prowess and significance of the actual Great Benin Kingdom… and as such, the best recommendation to the palace is to replace that building with one that is authentically and unapologetically Bini… i.e.
When I refer to a sense of place, I am trying to bring attention to the fact that the Great Benin Kingdom is the place where the world was taught one of the best lessons in human settlement tactical defence and security with the construction of the great moat of the Benin Kingdom.
That colonial building in the palace that serves as the backdrop for the Oba when he addresses his people will need to be replaced by an authentic building – conceptualised at its core with true Benin Architecture rich in patterns and forms and will need to convey a compelling sense of place and cultural pride of the Edo people.
If you have any doubt about what I am talking about, go visit the palaces of the Emir of Kano, Emir of Katsina, Emir of Zauzau, Sultan of Sokoto, just to name a few. Educate our people to embrace our rich African architecture as validated recently by the 2022 Pritzker Award in Architecture – won by Africa’s illustrious son Diébédo Francis Kéré from Burkina Faso.Hope is not lost.
So how do we decolonize his British luxury car?
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