A random thread of some of the most powerful ancient african WOMEN leaders, that history books probably never taught you about...
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QUEEN AMINATU
Queen Aminatu,daughter of Bakwa Turunku, was a great Hausa warrior.She increased Zazzaus borders through her smart tactic.Her leadership helped to make Hausaland the center of trade in the Saharan & W African region. Shes the architect of Hausalands fortified walls
Queen Ranavalona of Madagascar
ruled 1788–1861.
created Madagascar 2be an indp’t state.She remained defiant against European colonialism,maintained cultural & political sovereignty of her nation.Colonialists saw her as a tyrant, while her people saw her as a patriotic leader.
Queen Nandi of Zulu Kingdom
the mother of Shaka Zulu. fell pregnant out of wedlock.endured great humiliation but remained steadfast with raising her son. During Shaka’s reign, Queen Nandi had significant influence over the affairs of the kingdom.
Kandake (Candace)Empress of Ethiopia
regarded as one of the most dreaded war generals of her time. Historians said she was known to be a fierce, tactical and uniting military leader.
Yaa Asantewaa - Ashanti warrior queen
the queen mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire – now part of modern-day Ghana. In 1900, she led the Ashanti war known as the War of the Golden Stool (The Ashanti uprising), also known as the Yaa Asantewaa war, against British colonials.
Queen Nzinga
also known as Ana de Sousa Nzinga Mbande, was a queen of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms who lived during the 16th and 17th centuries AD. Queen Nzinga is best remembered for her resistance against the Portuguese, and setting her people free from slavery.
Amanirenas
queen of the Kingdom of Kush. From 40 B.C. to 10 B.C.,ruled in today’s modern day Sudan.led her Kushite army to fight against the Romans in what is called the 5Y war.Egypt was under the control of Rome&she & her army attacked the Romans in Egypt & got control
Ahosi Amazons (aka Mino)
All female army.The Ahosi were ferocious fighters, well-trained and were aggressive. They were known for decapitating soldiers in the midst of battle.Leader She-Dong-Hong-Beh. led a 6,000 strong army of women in 1851 against the Egba fortress of Abeokuta.
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