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.
Benin was a large and varied kingdom. Some people lived in villages ... Image caption, This 16th century ivory pendant of a Queen Mother probably shows Queen Idia. Around the top of the 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 ...