How did the daughter of an African ruler become goddaughter to Queen Victoria? A young black girl named Aina, later called Sarah Forbes Bonetta (1843–1880), began life in West Africa. But she would grow up to become a popular member of Victorian royal circles.Today's Image: Hannah Uzor, Aina, Sarah Forbes Bonetta Davies (2020). Acrylic & fabric on canvas, 120x80 cm. Osborne House, United Kingdom.Hannah Uzor on the English Heritage PodcastTour Scotland with me! | Tour Germany & Austria with me!______New episodes every month. Let's keep in touch!Listen to me on Lady Audaci-TEA: Spotify | Apple PodcastsSubscribe to my newsletter, The Fascinator.Email: [email protected]: @artofhistorypodcastTikTok: @artofhistorypod | @matta_of_factLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices