The first Woman who ruled an African kingdom for over 30 years in the 16th century. One of the greatest warriors ever to emerge from Africa in the 16th century
Queen Amina, was a warrior Queen of the Zaria Emirate, which is in modern day Nigeria, At a time when men dominated most aspects of life, Amina the Queen of Zazzau emerged. A skillful Hausa warrior
she commanded a vast army which conquered many territories and greatly expanded her kingdom.
African feminist ancestors. Commonly known as the warrior Queen, Queen Amina of Zaria was the first woman to become the Sarauniya (Queen) in a male-dominated society.
She was also known as the warrior Queen, and she was the first Woman who ruled an African kingdom for over 30 years in the 16th century. One of the greatest warriors ever to emerge from Africa in the 16th century was Queen Amina of Zazzau.
Queen Amina was a legendary and eager warrior, and as a child her grandmother found her wielding a dagger as nimbly as any warrior.
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