Amina queen of Zazzau

Queen Amina of Zazzau, who reigned from 1576 to 1610, is one of Africa’s most legendary rulers, celebrated for her military prowess and visionary leadership. As the first woman to become the Sarauniya (queen) in the male-dominated Hausa society, Amina led vast armies, expanded the borders of Zazzau (now Zaria in northern Nigeria).

Beyond her reputation as a fearless warrior, Queen Amina was also renowned for her striking beauty. Contemporary and later accounts describe her as a paragon, with “hair like a lion’s mane and skin, dark and sooty”.

More about Amina on wikipedia.

The images in this gallery are intended to glorify this queen beauty, but are not historically accurate.

Amina queen of Zazzau

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