#iyobaidia

[plastermolds]

‏‎قوالب للبيع والشحن متاح إلى اي مكان للتواصل هاتف أو واتساب 00201032050833 . . . . . #جبس #decor #ديكور #haiti #interiordesign #yaeletvalerie #tissu #upholstery #fabric #wallpaper #decoration #papierpeint #collection #perfection #pastandconnection #passéetconnexion #iyobaidia #design #nosfilles #henriettesaintmarc #kathleencleaver #cotton #sanitebelair #ourdaughters #linen #lin #coton #deco #style #divinités‎‏ (في ‏‎Egypt‎‏) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmobDPEoB0i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ghost-37]

[aso-global-blog]

New Release // Heritage:   Iyoba Idia Mask stud earrings.  Available in either sterling silver or gold-plated bronze. These earrings pay homage to the art, culture, and craft of the Kingdom of Benin (now modern-day Nigeria). They are our interpretation of the original classic 15th century ivory pendent mask.  The original Benin artworks are timeless and incomparable.  We've tried hard to remain true to the original essence.  A great gift, and a bold statement. LImited edition.  ........................................................ .................................................... .. #earrings  #accessories #gold #silver #jewelry #beauty #fashion #london #nigeria #africa #iyobaidia #benin #blackhistory #africanhistory#history #luxury #culture #africanbeauty #blackbeauty #edo #africanculture #roots #africa#tradition #1 (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bolhu8XAL6I/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7qmajuz8jkmd

[theiridescentgoddess]

✨🌬🔥The ancestors are my backbone🌬🔥✨ ••••••••• 👑 queen mother, Iyoba Idia, of the Benin/ Nigerian empire. This was; birth place of Yoruba Culture. The @africanancestry test I took said that my family was of the Tikar tribe of Cameroon. In the late 1400s, Portuguese exploration, colonization, and pillaging came to the shore of the Ivory Coast. While many countries unaware of the onslaught that would be the transatlantic slave trade was just beginning to show its seed of depravity in the rich black soil, Idia didn't send Ivory or slaves to the Europeans, she sent her ONLY SON. Unfortunately, while Southern tribes like the Tikar were being captured, Idia saw a way out through Magic, Knowledge, and straight up BADASSERY🙌🏾 She saw that the Portuguese would take and take so she SENT HIM THERE, leading in battle and her court FEROCIOUSLY so her son could take the opportunity to rise above the ranks of the leaders prior to him; he was recovering knowledge from all corners of the world, learning the tricks and trade of the people who'd eventually try to push North from Cameroon into Nigerian territory to enslave free cultured people. While her son was aboard learning the ways of the world, Iyoba Idia was a WARRIOR QUEEN. She sure up their borders, protecting her people establishing the city of Bini, now Benin. Of course, as we know, slavery overtook the ivory coast once the more countries arrived, mainly the Brits and Dutch. With them, they brought strife and stripped us of our cultural identity, our heritage, our land, birthrights, and names but today we can learn from the past. This is just ONE part of Idia’s story; her life was a mystically technicolored tapestry and because of women like her I know that I HAVE TO and CAN go above and beyond my own dreams or expectations. Her spirit, her story has moved me since I was a child. Her face is a reflection of my own. Her Ori is one with mine. #iyobaidia https://www.instagram.com/p/BtxXswPF-Sc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=88oalefneniy

[plastermolds]

‏‎قوالب للبيع والشحن متاح إلى أي مكان للتواصل هاتف او واتساب 00201032050833 . . . . #جبس #decor #ديكور #haiti #interiordesign #yaeletvalerie #tissu #upholstery #fabric #wallpaper #decoration #papierpeint #collection #perfection #pastandconnection #passéetconnexion #iyobaidia #design #nosfilles #henriettesaintmarc #kathleencleaver #cotton #sanitebelair #ourdaughters #linen #lin #coton #deco #style ‎‏ (في ‏‎Egypt‎‏) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChrHIDMs8is/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ghost-37]

[aso-global-blog]

Congratulations to all of the team at @ on their maiden (and sold out) event last Friday.  It was an honour to be have been invited to take part- thank you.  Great entertainment. Great mission. Great night.  Great people.  No doubt an initiative that will go from strength to strength.  Iyoba Idia is front and centre of our brand, and attending Friday night meant a lot to us.  A big ‘Thank You’ to all who came and supported either through making purchase, or just as importantly, came with words of support and appreciation.  We are looking forward to the next event already…   #events #community #generations #london #nigeria #africa #edo #iyobaidia #benin #blackhistory #africanculture #culture #africanbeauty #roots #africa #tradition #diaspora #edonextgen https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVfXt9AdUc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c1b4ccfrmgdh

[aso-global-blog]

Popping-Up!  Tomorrow Sunday 23rd September.  We are looking forward to featuring as part of Hair Care Revolution’s “Culture Cocktail Afro Hair, Beauty & Lifestyle Pop-Up” at The Yaa Centre, 1 Chippenham Mews, London W9 2AN. 11am – 6pm.    The day includes expert hair advice, seminars & workshops (natural hair, fitness, vegan cooking), demonstrations, lifestyle shopping, and, prizes and surprises.    Kim Menzies Foster Award winning MUA to the stars including Singers - Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, Eve, and Drake will be holding a session.   Come and find us in the Lifestyle Boutique.  Tickets:  https://goo.gl/gyrCY5   Venue website: http://yaacentrew9.com   #haircarerevolution #westbournepark #yaacentrew9 #afro #blackhair #hair #afrohair #afrohairday #art #fashion #naturalhair #melanin #iyoba #iyobaidia #benin #nigeria #blackfashion #london #africa #beauty #africanbeauty #blackbeauty #tradition #africanculture #africanroots #africa #tradition #blackpride #blackhistory (at The YAA Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoCSBiOA85g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yqqjf36bpro6

[theiridescentgoddess]

✨Iyoba Idia✨ My AFRICAN American Traditional piece 💛Queen Mother of the Benin empire, birthing the great Country of Nigeria, Yoruba people, solidifying the Ivory Coast. Renowned for her tenacious warrior spirit, political prowess, metaphysical naturalism and medicinal intuition, she lead her son Oba Esigie to great victories. She fought battles so her son could become worldly and educated in Portugal making the first bridges of Afro- Euro interaction. The Oba relied on his mother and immortalized her grandiose making her visage the widest known African woman second only to Nefertiti. The Benin empire was know for not playing into sexuality, attire was similar for all nobility. They prided themselves on stature and the ability to carry oneself through darkest nights into brightest days. The Ehi lead her to purpose, and my ori has always lead me to her🌍 #queenidia #kingbenin #obaesigie #africanart #ceremonialdeathmask #iyobaidia #tattoo #tribute #ori #ehi #ase #indigochild #starseed #theiridescentgoddess (at Let It Bleed Tattoo SF)