Nehanda Nyakasikana

April 24, 2016

Mbuya Nehanda, also called “Ambuya” meaning “grandmother” was the religious leader of the MaShona nation. Her name was used by …

Carlota Lukumi

July 4, 2014

Carlota Lukumi was an African woman and rebel who lived during the 1800s. She was captured by white slavers when …

June 9, 2014

Amina Sukhera, or Aminatu, was the Queen of Zazzau (Zaria). Many historians believe that she existed, although evidence is very …