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Feb 3, 2023 · Learn about the achievements and legacies of 10 female rulers who shaped Africa's history, from ancient to colonial times. Discover their stories, challenges, and controversies in this article by World History Edu.
- Symone Davis
- Queen Hatshepsut, Ancient Egypt. Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. She was the second historically confirmed female pharaoh, after Sobekneferu.
- Nefertiti- Queen of Ancient Kemet, Egypt. Nefertiti was queen alongside Pharaoh Akhenaten from 1353 to 1336 B.C. Her reign was a time of major cultural shift when Akhenaten reoriented Egypt’s previously polytheistic religious and political structure around the worship of the Sun God Aten.
- Makeda, Queen of Sheba. Makeda is best known as the beautiful, wealthy, and intellectual queen who tested Solomon with riddles according to biblical text.
- Queen Candace – Empress of Ethiopia. Queen Candace became world famous as a military tactician and field commander. Legend has it, she brought Roman Emperor Alexander Great to his knees.
African Queens is a 2023 docudrama series focusing on female monarchs, airing on the streaming service Netflix. The series is produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith and features dramatized fictional re-enactments as well as interviews with experts. The first season covers Njinga, Queen of Ndongo and Matamba, and
- Peres Owino, Nnenne Iwuji
- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Ethosheia Hylton, Tina Gharavi
- Adesuwa Oni, Adele James
Feb 15, 2023 · I n 1624, the kingdom of Ndongo in West Central Africa (modern-day Angola) got a new queen: Njinga. Her life as the first female ruler (or woman king) of the region forms the story of African...
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- Laura Zornosa
- Nefertiti of Ancient Egypt. Egypt, 1353–36 BC. Queen Nefertiti, the wife of King Akhenaton, is one of the most well-known ancient queens. Her beauty and grace have become a standard bearer throughout history.
- Amina of Zaria. Nigeria, 1533-1610. Known as the "Warrior Queen," Queen Amina is known as the first queen of a male-dominated society. She made history for expanding the territory of the North African Hausa people.
- Yaa Asantewaa of the Ashanti Empire. Present day Ghana, c.1840-1921. Queen Yaa Asantewaa was Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom and was responsible for presiding over the Golden Stool, which established power, culture and stability within the land.
- Kandake Amanirenas of the Kingdom of Kush. Egypt, c. 40 BC - c. 10 BC. Queen lKandake Amanirenas' legacy was cemented due to her skillful defense against the Roman empire.
Jun 20, 2019 · Learn about some of the most dynamic and influential ancient African queens who ruled their kingdoms with precision and power. From warriors to princesses, from traders to rulers, these women left a mark on history and culture. Discover their stories, achievements, and legacies through the years.
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Feb 8, 2022 · Learn about the women who fought against colonialists and slave traders to protect their people and kingdoms. From Queen Amanirenas to Queen Nanny, discover the stories of these African female warrior queens and all-female armies.
