[1] The sculpture was originally designed by Ben Ekanem in 1975 during the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture and was placed at the entrance of the National Arts Theatre in Lagos State.

She was a fierce Hausa Warrior Queen of Zazzau who reigned around the early 16th century.

[6] The Queen Amina Statue was designed in memory of her bravery and exploits.

[8] Queen Amina Statue is a colossal bronze and concrete sculpture.

It shows Queen Amina proudly brandishing her sword while riding on a standing horse.