The Reluctant Return of Lost Art

from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode

The Return of the Benin Bronzes (2020s)The return of the Benin Bronzes is about identity today. It tells Africans, especially young Africans, that their ancestors were skilled and sophisticated.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode

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