Definition of "iyoba" []

• The position of queen mother in Benin (noun)
• A bronze effigy of the head of such a person (noun)

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• "To reward and honor her, Esigie created a new position within the court called the iyoba, or "queen mother," which gave her significant political privileges, including a separate residence with its own staff."