# Benin

Tensions rise at the Niger-Benin border amidst ongoing political and economic disputes. Discussions also focus on the restitution of Benin Bronzes and cultural events within the country.

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

### Insights
- Benin creators is up 89.67% from the previous [--] months.
- Benin mentions is up 86.21% from the previous [--] months.
- Benin posts created is up 96.38% from the previous week.

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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/benin/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
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[--] Week: [----------] -1.90%  
[--] Month: [-----------] +50%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +89%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +67%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2026-01-23  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-02-23  

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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/benin/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
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[--] Week: [------] +25%  
[--] Month: [------] +32%  
[--] Months: [-------] +86%  
[--] Year: [-------] +2.80%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-10-14  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-04  

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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 6.80% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Week: [-----] +23%  
[--] 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 |
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| [@cinkanse_sana](/creator/tiktok/cinkanse_sana)      | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@4clipper4](/creator/tiktok/4clipper4)              | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@frisson67](/creator/tiktok/frisson67)              | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)       | [--]    | [----------] | [---]   | [-------]     |
| [@wj2225](/creator/tiktok/wj2225)                    | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@marie96486](/creator/tiktok/marie96486)            | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@candydteddy_](/creator/tiktok/candydteddy_)        | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@Akinjoshua2017](/creator/twitter/Akinjoshua2017)   | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@TheBeninBlogger](/creator/twitter/TheBeninBlogger) | [--]    | [------]     | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@dplatnumz](/creator/youtube/dplatnumz)             | [--]   | [----------] | [--]    | [-------]     |

[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: 67% -7%  
[--] Month: 64% -11%  
[--] Months: 64% -5%  
[--] Year: 64% +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](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.*

"There is a quiet war going on in West Africa that nobody is talking about: Nigeria Benin and Ivory Coast are acting as proxies allowing US and French jihadists to base operations and attack Niger Burkina Faso and Mali"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Abu_The_Truth/status/2022829135869980696) [@Abu_The_Truth](/creator/x/Abu_The_Truth) 2026-02-15T00:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Area pidgin no get rival.na only Benin fit cough for where Area dey speak pidgin. You stay NNPC complex for Ekpan na Ajebutter you be There's Lagos pidgin There's Warri pidgin There's Benin pidgin I stand on the fact that none of them come close to Port Harcourt pidgin. There's Lagos pidgin There's Warri pidgin There's Benin pidgin I stand on the fact that none of them come close to Port Harcourt pidgin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Jesurukky1/status/2022803630881968578) [@Jesurukky1](/creator/x/Jesurukky1) 2026-02-14T22:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Saint Valentin @Axel Merryl @Le photographe des stars📸 #concert #axelmerryl #saintvalentin #benin #pourtoiii ELLES SONT BELLES HEIN 🥰 CONCERT LIVE AXEL MERRYL ELLES SONT BELLES HEIN 🥰 CONCERT LIVE AXEL MERRYL"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@providence_divine/video/7606849792861310230) [@providence_divine](/creator/tiktok/providence_divine) 2026-02-14T22:22Z 676.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Benins Talon Breaks Silence: "We Didn't Close the Border with Niger" & African News Benin President Breaks Silence on Niger Border Ready for Talks + Burkina Faso BIR Annihilates Terrorists in Titao In todays crucial West Africa update we cover two major developments shaking the Sahel and coastal regions. First Beninese President Patrice Talon addresses the ongoing tension with neighboring Niger clarifying his stance on the border closure and extending an olive branch for dialogue. Secondly we analyze the significant counter-terrorism victory by the Burkina Faso Armed Forces (BIR) in Titao"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EgFktGyhyVc) [@andradetv](/creator/youtube/andradetv) 2026-02-14T20:08Z 23K followers, [----] engagements

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