 The German government has announced precious artifacts that were looted during the colonial era will finally be returned to Nigeria. The first returns are planned for 2022. In a joint declaration published on the first day, Germany's Ministry of Culture, State Ministers and Museum Directors committed substantive returns of Benin bronzes, artworks made of bronze, brass and ivory that were taken by the British Army in the raid on the Kingdom of Benin in present-day Nigeria in 1897. The bronzes were subsequently distributed across the world and hundreds are currently held in German museums. Nigeria has sought their return for decades. Visit our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.