Gold neck discs, a sword, a royal chair and dozens of other treasures looted during British colonial rule went on show in Ghana this week for the first time since their historic return.

Ghana’s Asante king Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has unveiled the long-lost treasure of the kingdom that were plundered during colonial times by British military forces.

Looted artefacts from the Asante kingdom are finally on display in Ghana, 150 years after British colonisers took them. Ghanaians flocked to the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi, the capital of Asante region, to welcome the 32 items home.

Plenty Ghanaians gada for Manhyia Palace Museum for Kumasi, di capital of Asante region, to welcome di 32 items wey come back di kontri. "Dis na beta day for Asante. A day for di Black African continent.