Black History Month – 28 February 2026

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Black History Month
Guided Tour & Braiding Workshop on 28 February 2026

Dear friends of "Rumble in the Archive",

On the last day of Black History Month, Alkebulan Association is hosting two special events that honor history, heritage, and creativity.

12:30 to 13:30
Join Salim, Femi and Alexis for a Guided Tour in the exhibition "Benin Dues" at the museum. The exhibition revisits the 1897 British invasion of the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), during which thousands of royal artefacts were looted and later sold in Europe as "Benin Bronzes". Today, the museum confronts this history by engaging with Nigerian communities, acknowledging rightful ownership claims, and rethinking access to cultural heritage.
Please sign up here if you plan to join.

14:00 to 17:00
After reflecting on the past, we celebrate living culture with a Braiding Workshop led by Temis, an experienced braider, alongside a special guest braider. Expect skill-sharing, storytelling, and the beauty of braiding as tradition, art, and connection.
Important: Please sign up here; registration is required.

Both events take place at the Ethnographic Museum UZH.

Come through, bring your people, and let's create a space of remembrance, creativity, and celebration together.

Alkebulan Association

Ethnographic Museum UZH

Guided Tour

Saturday 28.02. 12:30

"Benin Dues" – Explore the history of the 1897 British Invasion of the Kingdom of Benin and the looting of its royal treasures. With Salim, Femi and Alexis.

Braiding Workshop

14:00 to 17:00

Braids – Learn about a living culture; share your skills and stories. With Braids by Temis and a special guest braider. Registration is required!

Universität Zürich
Völkerkundemuseum
Pelikanstrasse 40
8001 Zürich

+41 44 634 90 11
musethno@vmz.uzh.ch
www.musethno.uzh.ch

Di, Mi, Fr 10–17 Uhr
Do 10–19 Uhr
Sa 14–17 Uhr
So 11–17 Uhr
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