France returns African talking drum: The sacred instrument that once 'spoke' to entire villages and warned of danger

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/france-returns-african-talking-drum-the-sacred-instrument-that-once-spoke-to-entire-villages-and-warned-of-danger/articleshow/129564543.cmsA sacred Ivorian drum, the Djidji Ayokwe, has returned home after over a century seized by French colonial forces. This massive talking drum, vital for community communication and a symbol of Ebrie identity, was repatriated following a special French law. Its arrival in Abidjan marks a significant moment for cultural justice and historical remembrance.A sacred Ivorian drum, the Djidji Ayokwe, has returned home after over a century seized by French colonial forces. This massive talking drum, vital for community communication and a symbol of Ebrie identity, was repatriated following a special French law. Its arrival in Abidjan marks a significant moment for cultural justice and historical remembrance.

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