Dutch museum exhibit with Beyonce raises tempers in Egypt

A sculpture named 'I Am Hip Hop' made by the artist Dave Cortes representing an album cover of hip hop artist Nas displayed as part of the exhibition at the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) in Leiden. Photo: AFP

In a Dutch museum the sound of hip hop blares out next to sarcophagi and statues, in what curators say is an attempt to show the influence of ancient Egypt on black musicians.

A photo of superstar Beyonce dressed as Queen Nefertiti sits next to ancient busts, while a video of Rihanna channels Egyptian styles.