When this African art was stolen the world was able to see what Africa was really about. No one before really understood all that went on down in Africa. Source 8 proves the bewilderment and amaze of African art. As well as showing the skills of Africa, selling the art back to Africa now would go against British law. The British library has no power to decommission the artifacts under the British Library Act of 1972. On,y the government has power to decommission these historical artifacts. Source 7 proves this point.
Many famous people including the president of Ethiopia and prince Edun Akenzua of Benin city have spoken for the ancient artifacts to be returned to Africa. The artifacts show the history of Africa and is something private for only Africans to own. At least give the African people a choice on whether or not to own their history. The world thinks that if it finds something it belongs them, we don't even consider who made it and if they still want it. Source 1 2 & 3 all show that people are acting for the return of African artifacts and source 4, Sindika Dokolo's opinion back up that Africans should have a choice about their artifacts. For to long the world has bullied Africa, let this be a start to a new world of respect and peace.
