Meeting Queen Idia: A Legend Inspiring the Modern World

There she is—Queen Idia, captured in bronze and ivory, her gaze commanding yet serene. As I stand before her, I see how her story stretches beyond the Benin court, inspiring designers, illustrators, and storytellers today. Each reinterpretation of her image is a bridge between centuries, a reminder that strength, wisdom, and vision transcend time. Experiencing her presence here feels like meeting history itself, alive in the hands of contemporary creators.