Queen Idia was known to be a relentless warrior ... the throne while ensuring the safety and prosperity of the entire Benin kingdom. It was her son who commissioned the renowned festac mask ...
The fascinating story of Queen Idia, the formidable mother of the Oba of Benin (1504-1550), is set to captivate audiences worldwide as US-based Nigerian filmmaker Patience Ojheneovo Okhuofu brings ...
Benin was a large and varied kingdom. Some people lived in villages ... Town chiefs ruled the ordinary people. The first great Queen Mother or 'Iyoba' was Queen Idia, the mother of Oba Esigie.
Is the Benin Kingdom related to the Yoruba Kingdom, or did the Yoruba Kingdom birth the Benin Kingdom? The relationship between these two ethnic groups has been the subject of countless debates ...