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The history of Northern Nigeria is filled with extraordinary women from intellectuals - leaders But their stories have been erased/ neglected.
In the 16th century, Queen Bakwa Turunku fortified a small city of Zaria named after her young daughter. https://twitter.com/YusufMadu_/status/1309340458246639616
In the 16th century, Queen Bakwa Turunku fortified a small city of Zaria named after her young daughter. https://twitter.com/YusufMadu_/status/1309340458246639616
The small city became the capital of an area called Zazzau.
Although the city bears the name of the younger daughter, it was the elder daughter (Amina) who was to memorialize the city.
Although the city bears the name of the younger daughter, it was the elder daughter (Amina) who was to memorialize the city.
Amina was a conqueror and military leader. It's said that her kingdom eventually reached the sea
Queen Amina is also described as the architect of the earthen walls around Zaria. The prototype for other walls in Hausaland.
Queen Amina is also described as the architect of the earthen walls around Zaria. The prototype for other walls in Hausaland.
Tomb of Bakwa Turunku, Queen Amina's Father in #Turunku, Igabi Local Government of Kaduna State.
Not far from Zakzak, where Bakwa, Amina’s father and from whom she learnt the art of warfare is believed to have buried his sword.
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Not far from Zakzak, where Bakwa, Amina’s father and from whom she learnt the art of warfare is believed to have buried his sword.
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