# Benin

Tensions rise at the Niger-Benin border amidst ongoing political and economic disputes. Meanwhile, discussions continue regarding the restitution of Benin Bronzes and cultural events.

### About Benin
Benin is a country located in West Africa.  

### Insights
- Benin creators is up 89.62% from the previous [--] months.
- Benin mentions is up 86.12% from the previous [--] months.
- Benin posts created is up 90.45% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [---------] (24h)
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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/benin/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
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Daily Average: [---------]  
[--] Week: [----------] -6.10%  
[--] Month: [-----------] +47%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +88%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +66%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2026-01-23  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-02-23  

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### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/benin/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----]  
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [------] +24%  
[--] Month: [------] +32%  
[--] Months: [-------] +86%  
[--] Year: [-------] +2.70%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-10-14  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-04  

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### Creators: [-----] (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/benin/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Benin in the last [--] hours which is down 3.60% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [-----] +22%  
[--] Month: [------] +26%  
[--] Months: [------] +90%  
[--] Year: [-------] +16%  
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 |
| -------                                               | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@cinkanse_sana](/creator/tiktok/cinkanse_sana)       | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@4clipper4](/creator/tiktok/4clipper4)               | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@frisson67](/creator/tiktok/frisson67)               | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)        | [--]    | [----------] | [---]   | [-------]     |
| [@wj2225](/creator/tiktok/wj2225)                     | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@ma_fierte95000](/creator/tiktok/ma_fierte95000)     | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@antoine.2.moscou](/creator/tiktok/antoine.2.moscou) | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@candydteddy_](/creator/tiktok/candydteddy_)         | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@TheBeninBlogger](/creator/twitter/TheBeninBlogger)  | [--]    | [------]     | [---]   | [-------]     |
| [@OnDisasters](/creator/twitter/OnDisasters)          | [--]   | [------]     | [--]     | [-------]     |

[View More](/list/creators/benin/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 63%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:benin/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/benin/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 63%  
Daily Average: 73%  
[--] Week: 71% no change  
[--] Month: 58% -17%  
[--] Months: 58% -11%  
[--] Year: 58% -5%  
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](https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2026/02/12/how-africas-hottest-new-museum-unravelled) [@TheEconomist](/creator/x/TheEconomist) 2026-02-12T15:51Z 25.8M followers, 13.1K 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](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/nov/25/benin-bronzes-why-western-museums-should-keep-treasures) [@guardian](/creator/x/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](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/dec/17/soldiers-grandson-to-return-items-looted-from-benin-city-nigeria) [@guardian](/creator/x/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.*

"So let me do a video thread to show you guys some Warri/Sapele sweet pidgin and never you disrespect us again Check down too Ph na clt slangs dem dey speak. If we dey talk of real pidgin leave am for Warri Sapele and Benin. I still dey try understand wetin you mean by Lagos pidgin. Ph na clt slangs dem dey speak. If we dey talk of real pidgin leave am for Warri Sapele and Benin. I still dey try understand wetin you mean by Lagos pidgin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Akinjoshua2017/status/2022760405609697657) [@Akinjoshua2017](/creator/x/Akinjoshua2017) 2026-02-14T19:50Z 51K followers, 15.4K engagements


"@Sholynationsp Its because Messi had Xavi Iniesta and Busi. Ronaldo had nobody he did all by himself"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Beninbooy/status/2022752068226748648) [@Beninbooy](/creator/x/Beninbooy) 2026-02-14T19:17Z [----] followers, 10K engagements


"The only difference between Warri/Benin pidgin is the accent. The real pidgin is in Port Harcourt. PH use slangs not pidgin. Same as Warri. Slangs and a mix of their language its where the popular Wafi came from. Theres only Benin pidgin and Lagos pidgin. These are where the slums live. Na there PH use slangs not pidgin. Same as Warri. Slangs and a mix of their language its where the popular Wafi came from. Theres only Benin pidgin and Lagos pidgin. These are where the slums live. Na there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/phspecials/status/2022746013455519997) [@phspecials](/creator/x/phspecials) 2026-02-14T18:53Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The hardest movie edit from Benin which got many talking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Emmanuel_Tips/status/2022728051981693372) [@Emmanuel_Tips](/creator/x/Emmanuel_Tips) 2026-02-14T17:42Z 838K followers, 11.5K engagements

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