Benin
The return of Benin Bronzes to Nigeria is a major topic, alongside ongoing border tensions with Niger and reports of social unrest. Discussions also highlight cultural events and sports.
About Benin
Benin is a country located in West Africa.
Insights
- Benin sentiment is up 17.74% from the previous week.
- Benin creators is up 91.67% from the previous [--] months.
- Benin engagements is up 98.32% from the previous [--] months.
- Benin mentions is up 88.66% from the previous [--] months.
- Benin posts created is up 108.51% from the previous week.
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[--] Week: [----------] +11%
[--] Month: [-----------] +56%
[--] Months: [-------------] +89%
[--] Year: [-------------] +67%
1-Year High: [----------] on 2026-01-23
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-02-23
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[--] Week: [------] +40%
[--] Month: [------] +35%
[--] Months: [-------] +89%
[--] Year: [-------] +4%
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-10-14
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-04
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Benin in the last [--] hours which is down 1.80% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Week: [-----] +36%
[--] Month: [------] +27%
[--] Months: [------] +92%
[--] Year: [-------] +17%
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-10-14
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-02
The most influential creators that mention Benin in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @marie96486 | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---------] |
| @4clipper4 | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [---] | [-------] |
| @_jahyah_77 | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @wj2225 | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @winnerofbenin | [--] | [-----] | [---] | [-------] |
| @frisson67 | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @cent_haysmall | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [-------] |
| @TheBeninBlogger | [--] | [------] | [---] | [-------] |
| @candydteddy_ | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
Sentiment: 69%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 69%
Daily Average: 73%
[--] Week: 73% +11%
[--] Month: 66% -8%
[--] Months: 66% -12%
[--] Year: 66% +1%
1-Year High: 88% on 2025-12-26
1-Year Low: 18% on 2026-01-28
Most Supportive Themes:
- Benin Bronzes Restitution: (30%) Discussions surrounding the return of Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, focusing on the historical context and current efforts.
- Cultural Events and Traditions: (25%) Highlighting cultural practices, festivals, and traditions within Benin, including Voodoo and historical kingdoms.
- Sports and Athletics: (20%) Coverage of sports events involving Benin, such as football (Super Falcons) and baseball.
Most Critical Themes:
- Niger-Benin Border Standoff: (40%) The ongoing political and economic tensions at the Niger-Benin border, impacting regional trade and stability.
- Social Unrest and Disputes: (35%) Reports of local conflicts, such as the stabbing incident involving Chizi Benz and escalating tensions between community groups.
Top Benin News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"How Africas hottest new museum unravelled A dispute over returning Benin bronzes to Nigeria is only part of the story"
News Link @TheEconomist 2026-02-12T15:51Z 25.9M followers, 27.1K engagements
"Why western museums should keep their treasures British Museum The Guardian The Benin Bronzes were plundered by Britain but those who demand their return are ignoring some uncomfortable truths"
News Link @guardian 2020-08-05T12:00Z 10.3M followers, 6.7M engagements
"Soldier's grandson to return items he looted from Benin City UK news The Guardian Ceremonial paddles to be displayed at Oxford museum before restitution to Nigeria"
News Link @guardian 2020-08-05T12:00Z 10.3M followers, 6.7M engagements
Top Benin Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Na surely Benin boys dey do this thing 🤣"
X Link @ViralWilly 2026-02-16T17:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Conflict Over Nigerias Returned Treasures Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes priceless items looted during colonialism to Nigeria but political infighting has jeopardized the ability to display and maintain the masterpieces. Our reporter Alex Marshall traveled to Nigeria to see some of the Bronzes. Video by Alex Marshall Stephen Tayo Nikolay Nikolov and Christina Thornell/The New York Times #BeninBronzes #ancientartifacts #museums #Lagos #Nigeria Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/4s7pqgk Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video:"
YouTube Link @nytimes 2026-02-16T15:42Z 5M followers, 30.7K engagements
"The Benin Royal Court and it diverse fashion as regalias in the court is determined by ranks society and guilds the chief belongs to"
X Link @Edocentric_ 2026-02-16T15:28Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements
"#atatr Ortalk bilseydim daha ok laflarndan geilmiyor. Eee sonra diyorlar ki ovmenlik artislik yapyorsun. Ne yapsaydm [---] lot mu gireydim Benin arzlarda eksik lot almaya tahammlm yok. Bu benim hobim ve koleksiyonum. Paralar eksik olamaz. [----] lotu verseydi de sevinir tutardm. #atatr Gittik Kapadokya'da 4-5 gn kaldk balona bindik. Nedir yani. ok mu https://t.co/PjtabI73K3 #atatr Gittik Kapadokya'da 4-5 gn kaldk balona bindik. Nedir yani. ok mu https://t.co/PjtabI73K3"
X Link @198iki 2026-02-16T15:20Z 13.8K followers, 35.5K engagements
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