@realafricastories: Queen Idia was one of the most powerful women in African history. More than 500 years ago, she helped shape the Kingdom of Benin in present-day Nigeria. Today, her famous ivory pendant is displayed in the British Museum, where it has become both a masterpiece of African art and the centre of an international debate about history, heritage and restitution. Had you heard of Queen Idia before? #QueenIdia #AfricanHistory #BritishMuseum #Nigeria #RealAfricaStories