Queen amina of zazzau

Queen Amina of Zazzau was a formidable Hausa warrior queen who ruled over the city-state of Zazzau, located in present-day Zaria, Nigeria, during the 16th century. Her legacy not only embodies military conquests but also visionary leadership that left an indelible mark on the history of West Africa. This is the story of the remarkable life and achievements of Queen Amina, a warrior queen. Visit the link to read her full story and subscribe to the ALKEBULAN newsletter for Africa and the…

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Queen Amina of the Hausa state of Zazzau. Was born around 1533. The Zazzau, also known as the Zaria Emirate is a traditional state with headquarters in the city of Zaria, Kaduna State.

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One of the greatest warriors ever to emerge from Africa in the sixteenth century was Queen Amina of Zazzau. Like the great Nzingha of Angola, Queen Amina’s leadership skills were discovered early by her grandfather who allowed her to attend state meetings. Her mother, the Queen Bakwa of Turunku, an influential political figure in Amina’s...

Queen Amina was a Muslim princess of the royal family of the kingdom of Zazzau, in what is now northeast Nigeria. Her military achievements brought her great wealth and power; she was responsible for conquering many of the cities.

Amina (d. 1610) was a Hausa Muslim Warrior Queen of Zazzau (now Zaria), in what is now north central Nigeria. She is the subject of many legends, but is believed by historians to have been a real ruler. There is controversy among scholars as to the date of her reign, one school placing her in the mid-15th century, and a second placing her reign in the mid to late 16th century. The Arabic female name Amina means truthful, trustworthy and honest.

Photograph taken sometime around 1920.

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