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Moremi of Ile-Ife Queen Moremi Ajasoro was born in Offa, a town in southwestern Nigeria. She was famous for her bravery and tactfulness that delivered the people of Ile-Ife from slavery. She was married to Oranmiyan, the son of Oduduwa. In the 12th century, the people of Ile-Ife were invaded and oppressed by a certain tribe known as “people of the forest” (Igbo people) not Igbos.. Although maybe the same as both tribes were the same until 12th century.... So to save her people, she pledged to the river spirit called “Esimirin” to sacrifice anything demanded of her if she could discover her oppressors’ secret. Queen Moremi disguised and was taken captive by their oppressors. She eventually got married to the leader of the group due to her beauty and tactfulness. Through this position, she discovered her invaders’ secret, and her people were freed. She returned to her people and to the river spirit to fulfill her pledge. Unfortunately, the spirit demanded for Moremi’s only son, Olurogbo. She kept her vow and sacrificed her only son. This sacrifice grieved the entire people of Ile –Ife. To date, the people of Ile- Ife regard themselves as the “eternal children” of Queen Moremi. They also celebrate the Edi festival in honor of her selfless act. The statue of Moremi, known as the “Queen Moremi Statue of Liberty,” is the fourth tallest statue in Africa and the tallest in Nigeria..
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Regarded as the most powerful woman in Nigeria Queen Amina Of Zaria Queen Amina of Zaria is one of the greatest African warrior queens to date. She was the daughter of King Nikatau and Queen Bakwa Turunku. Born in 1533, Queen Amina was a warrior queen of Zazzua—which is today’s Zaria City in Nigeria’s Kaduna State. She was exposed to military and political affairs by her grandfather. In 1576, she succeeded the throne, and Zaria became one of the largest of the seven Hausa states. Within a few months of her ascension to the throne, she embarked on a series of military engagements. She led a big military band, fighting battles continually throughout her tenure. According to Kano chronicles, “Amina conquered all towns as far as Kwararafa (to the North) and Nupe (to the South)”. She was the brain behind the innovation of protective amours among the military in Hausa land. She was fond of taking a lover in every town she went through. Those lovers did not live to tell the tale – they were beheaded the very next day after spending the night with the queen. She is credited for constructing the distinctive and fortified ancient city walls known asganuwar Amina or “Amina Walls” in her area. Many of these constructs are still standing to this day. Apart from her conquest, her contribution to trade and commerce in her state are immense. She is the creator of trade routes throughout Northern Africa. Queen Amina died in 1610. However, she remains a prominent figure in the history of Zaria
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 Thesourcerer himself,well done... Those were women with balls,and they made great kingdoms according to history |
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Queen Makeda of Sheba Queen Makeda of Sheba was the first African Queen and a female Monarch mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. She was a woman of wealth and power. Her most remarkable impact was defeating the serpent King Awre. The serpent king troubled the Northern Ethiopia Kingdom of Axum at that time. She was renowned for her intelligence and cleverness which was backed by her visit to King Solomon’s palace in Jerusalem. It is essential to know that historians believe she had a son for King Solomon, whose name was Menelik. Subsequently, Menelik became Ethiopia’s first imperial ruler
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Queen Neferneferuaten Nefertiti Queen Neferneferuaten Nefertiti was born in 1370. She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful name. The name Nefertiti means “the beautiful woman has come.” She was a royal wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, the 18th Dynasty King of Ancient Egypt. However, she and her husband were famous for championing religious revolution. She took an active role in the worship of Aten – a sun god. Queen Nefertiti supported her husband, and many Scholars believed he promoted her from Great Royal wife to Co–regent. Some feel her time in power was one of relative stability although much effort was made by successors to erase that legacy. However, at the excavation site of Hermopolis, there is an image found of her on blocks where she is cast in the role of a classic male conqueror. In the image, she is striking her enemies with mace while grabbing them by the hair. The disappearance of Nefertiti despite her prominence is still a subject of speculation among scholars. Some scholars believe she died while others think she was exiled after the death of her husband. To date, she is known for her painted sandstone bust. Also, she features in many archaeological sites like the King Riding Chariot.
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Queen Cleopatra VII Theo Philopator (Female Pharoh) Queen Cleopatra VII Theo Philopator was born in early 69 BC and was the daughter of Ptolemy. She was a product of incest, a common practice among the Ptolemaic dynasty members. Queen Cleopatra was not from Egypt but was born in Egypt. Subsequently, she ruled as a lawgiver in Egypt and other territories like Cyprus. She was proactive in religious activities, being the chief religious authority in her realm. She married her adolescent brothers, who served as her ceremonial spouses during her tenure. Also, she had love affairs with several men for political reasons; some were Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony. Queen Cleopatra and Mark Anthony were more than just political lovers. Historians claim both of them shared beautiful moments as love birds. Furthermore, Queen Cleopatra was also involved in her kingdom’s administrative affairs, solving economic problems during her time. She was a powerful and possessive leader, always protective of her position. Queen Cleopatra killed her sibling when she found out he was a threat to her position. She died in 30 BC. Today, Queen Cleopatra features in several ancient works of Art in Egyptian and Roman styles.
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| Re: 10 Formidable African Queens And Warriors (historgore) by TheSourcerer(op): 12:42pm On Aug 07, 2024 |
Sonnobax15:Good Morning to you  , hope youre having a lovley day and yes we do formidable women , who ntill now remain formidable, be it in Clans , Kingdoms and even countries (Democracy) |
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Queen Ranavalona Queen Ranavalona ruled Madagascar for 33 years. She was of Merina’s descent on the island. Queen Ranavalona was a commoner but adopted into a royal family. Her adoption was a reward for her father’s courageous act of exposing the murder plot against the Merina King, Adianampoinimenia. Subsequently, she married the King’s son, Radama. Queen Ranavalona was the first out of the twelve wives of Radama, but had no child for him. She later had a love affair with another man and gave birth to a child named Rakoto. After the demise of her husband, she ascended the throne by killing every potential regent. She was a fierce and brutal leader with a horrible reputation. During her tenure, there was no freedom of worship for Christians. Many of them had to flee, and those that could not were brutally killed. Before her ascension to the throne, the Europeans had access to Madagascar. However, as soon as she succeeded the throne, she reformed the society back to its traditional structure. She was resistant to the European forces and movement. She was cruel towards every opposing subject under her rule. One of her common forms of punishment is “tanguin“—a form of punishment in which offenders were given tangena to eat. Tangena is a poisonous nut that makes one vomit. Despite her tyrannical rule, she kept Madagascar from becoming a miniature England and made Madagascar an independent state. Also, Queen Ranavalona was a patriotic and tactical leader in the history of Madagascar.
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Queen IDIA was born in the 15th Century in Uzeghudu (now Edo State) and was married to Oba Ozolua. Her son, Osawe, was crowned Oba of Benin Kingdom with the title “Esigie” (Oseigie) and he reigned from 1504-1550 A.D. Egua-Iy’Oba (The Queen Mother’s Palace) was built for her in lower Uselu. Till date, it serves as the final resting place for every Iy’Oba (Queen Mother). Queen Idia enjoyed the privilege of recommending her choice of Chiefs to the Oba who conferred the title on them thereafter. Queen Idia was the 1st woman in benin who went to and fought in War. She used her magical powers and knowledge of Medicine to help her son overcome his enemies. She was one of the best known female soldiers ever from the Benin Kingdom. She was a fearless Army General who led the Armies of Benin on several successful battles. One of such was the Idah War of 1515 – 1516 A.D. that was won by her Army who fought very bravely. She also acted as the Oba’s Agent in some Villages. The use of symbolic images of Art identified with Queen Idia indicates her early contacts with the Portuguese and has become one of the most popular work of Art in World Black History. Several of such images of Art include: the Bronze ancestral Queen-Mother Head, the Bronze Bells, the traditional Sword (“Eben”), the carved wood rattle Staff (“Ukhurhe”), and many more. The image of Queen Idia is the popular Festac Head that was used for the celebration of the Nigerian FESTAC ’77 – Festival of Arts and Culture in 1977 that was attended by dignitaries all over the World. The Queen-Mother also started “Ekasa” – a special dance which forms part of the Royal Ceremonies till date. Queen Idia’s tomb is located at Egua-Iy’oba, Uselu, Lagos Road, Benin-City. After the bombardment of Benin by the British 1897, they claimed her mask was from the lost city of Atlantis , as Africans were so savage to make sculptors so intricate in Quote 2 Shares
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Queen Nandi of Zulu Queen Nandi was born in 1760 in Melmoth, South Africa, and she was Shaka Zulu’s mother—one of the Zulu Kings in South Africa. She was a figure of strength to the kingdom of Zulu. According to historians, she gave birth out of wedlock, which made her suffer a great deal of insult and humiliation at other women’s hands. However, she was strong and resilient. She determined in her heart that her son, Shaka, would be one of the greatest kings. There were times when she could not cater to herself and her son, especially during the 1802 food shortage, which was referred to as “Madlathule,” meaning “Eat and be quiet”. Queen Nandi had to travel a long distance on foot to seek help to provide for her son. Through her determination, Shaka became a great king. Queen Nandi’s steadfastness had a positive influence on the kingdom. She inculcated and instilled great values in her son, and it was evident in the way Shaka treated his subjects, especially women. She supported her son tirelessly, resulting in many exploits and borders’ extensions during her son’s tenure. She died in 1827, but her work still lives on.
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