Iyoba Idia popularly known as “Idia ne Iye Esigie” was a renowned warrior-queen, skilled administrator, powerful priestess and the first Iyoba (Queen Mother) of the ancient Kingdom of Bini (Benin) in present-day Nigeria. Iyoba Idia’s visage is the most widely known face of an African royal woman after the Egyptian Queen, Ahmose-Nefertari or Nefertiti. Her … Continue reading The Legend of Iyoba Idia – ( 1484 – 1540) Popularly Know as “Idia ne Iye Esigie” of The Ancient kingdom of Benin