Yes, the Portuguese attempted to invade the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria) in the late 15th century. In 1485, Portuguese explorers became the first Europeans to visit the area, and they established trade relations with the kingdom's ruler, the Oba. However, tensions arose between the two groups, and in 1897, the Portuguese launched a military expedition to overthrow the Oba and gain control of the kingdom's resources. The invasion was successful, and the Portuguese established a protectorate over Benin until it gained its independence in 1960.
