Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- Cast: Ivie Okujaye, William Benson, Lexan Aisosa Peters, Tosin Adeyemi, Lancelot Imasuen, Etinosa Idemudia, Obazele Paul, Osagie Elegbe, Alex Bud

Director: James Omokwe

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In January 1897, the British colonialists heavily attacked the Benin Kingdom, which was rated as one of the most developed states in West Africa's coastal hinterland.

The military invasion, dubbed The Benin Punitive Expedition, resulted in the sacking of the palace of the then Oba of Benin, his consequent exile, the execution of most of his Chiefs and the looting of thousands of priceless artefacts, some of which are still in contention to this day.

Although some accounts say that the Oba's soldiers drew first blood, history buffs have wo...