Colonial-era looted art returned to Nigeria and Benin
By DW
27 February 2022 |
8:41 am
Nigerians celebrated the homecoming of Benin bronzes pillaged during the colonial era. It comes as African leaders are pushing for the restitution of the artifacts from Europe.
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