Follow amina of zaria on youtube, facebook and instagram to design a life of success and passion. Odd naija girl page 2 diary of a nigerian feminist. Queen amina was the ruler of the west african kingdom zazzau, which was located in current day zaria, nigeria. More than 400 years later, the legend of her persona became the model for a television series about a fictional warrior princess, called xena. More than 400 years later, the legend of her persona became the model for a television series about a.
She is remembered in song as a woman as capable as a man, which is rather understating the matter, seeing as how amina was the greatest ruler and warrior in nigerian history. Amina is credited with building the famous zaria wall. Katsina, daura, kano, zazzau, gobir, rano, and garun gabas cover an area of approximately 500 square miles and comprise the heart of hausaland. See more ideas about africa, world geography and geography activities. Ten of africas most powerful kings, queens, warriors and legends. The website has lots of information about the queens and the wider work the program is involved in. Zaria, formerly zazzau, or zegzeg, historic kingdom, traditional emirate, and local government council in kaduna state, northern nigeria, with its headquarters at zaria q. Hausa walled towns eventually evolved into walled cities. All kings are known as sarkins but aminas goal is to become the first female ruler of the land. She is remembered as the queen who went into battle as a man. I thought it was an intersting story because how can a queen give her daughter a slaves job for one week.
Hello and welcome, this seams interesting is a monthly column highlighting weird, overlooked, and ignored people and events throughout history. One of the most important female figures in nigerias history, warrior queen, amina of zaria was the first woman to become the sarauniya queen. Are still not to blame and ben tomolojus queen amina of zauzau 22 july 2016 11. Queen amina also known as queen aminatu, was the elder daughter of queen bakwa turunku, the founder of the zazzau kingdom in queen amina is a legend among the hausa people for her military exploits. Africanglone queen amina also known as queen aminatu, was the elder daughter of queen bakwa turunku, the founder of the zazzau kingdom in 1536. Still, in the spirit of celebrating black history month, we are going to take you on a journey through the life of one of the greatest and most courageous african queen s to walk this earth, queen amina of zazzau. Amina of zaria is a digital platform and exclusive online tribe to help women of colour to succeed in business, career and life. Reproductions supplied by edrs are the best that can be made. Image of queen amina of the zazzau kingdom of west africa. Queens of africa book 1 paperback may 27, 2011 by judybee author, littlepinkpebble illustrator 4.
Gijimasu of kano culminated in the birth of the first united hausa nation under queen amina, the sultana of zazzau but severe rivalries between the states led to periods of domination by major powers like the songhai, kanem and the fulani. An interogation of stereotypical language use in gender. Queen amina of zazzau is a legend as true as life itself. Historical context the story of queen amina of zaria aminatou sarauniya zazzau is located in the sixteenth century in the citystates houssa northeast nigeria. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In the sixteenth century, queen bakwa turunku built the capital of zazzau at zaria, named after her younger daughter. More than 400 years later, the legend of her persona became the model for a.
Ogiso orhorho and emotan of the famous benin kingdom south, in the present day edo state faseke, 2001. Princess amina of the hausa city state of zazzau was born around 1533. She controlled the trade routes in the region erecting a network of. Mostly the controversy has nothing to do with whether or not she did exist, but when she did. Some scholars date queen aminas reign to about 1549, as heir apparent after the death of her mother. Those that stayed behind in spain were forced to convert to christianity. It is believed that she ruled for around thirty four years, and established government among many. She was a warrior and her legend still lurks through statues and monuments mounted in her memory within the shores of nigeria. In 1566, when bakwa died, aminas younger brother karama became king. She expanded the territory of the hausa people of north africa to its largest borders in.
Amina meaning truthful, honest, was born the eldest daughter of bakwa turunku, who founded the zazzau kingdom in 1536. Zazzua was one of a number of hausa citystates which dominated the transsaharan trade after the collapse of the songhai empire to the west. Queen nefertiti of ancient kemet and yaa asantewaa, queenmother of ejisu in the asante kingdom. The kingdom is traditionally said to date from the 11th century, when king gunguma founded it as one of the original hausa bakwai seven true hausa states. Queen zaria is a nz brand that offers sexy lingerie exclusively for women who have undergone surgery related to breast cancer. Women in the development of nigeria since precolonial times. Queen amina of zaria 1530 1590 16th century the seven original states of hausaland. She lived approximately 200 years prior to the establishment of the sokotocaliphate federation that governed nigeria during the period of british colonial rule following the islamic jahad holy war that overtook the region in the nineteenth century. Queen amina of zaria 16th century the seven original states of hausaland. Queen amina of hausaland ruled 15761610 ad was a hausa muslim warrior queen of zazzau now zaria and a brilliant military strategist she fought many wars and won them all. Queen amina is set in modern day nigeria and is a tale of military victory and female heroism. For these zaria city women, handembroidery dinkin hannu is an important source of.
Contrary to the belief that leadership in africa has patriarchal roots, queen amina of zaria negates the belief. In 1986, around the time nigeria was reinventing hiphop and reggae to suit ourselves, the way we have always done, mandy brown ojugbana burst on to the music scene with a remix of taxi driver taxi driver mandy brown ojugbana an highlife song originally done by bobby benson in the late. Queen amina, the greatest military strategist, warrior queen and a nation builder. She was known to be fearless, dangerous, and still caring to her people. In 1549 she became the heir apparent magajiya to her mother. Amina, yar bakwa ta san rana amina, daughter of nikatau, a woman as capable as a man queen amina was a fierce warrior queen from the 16th century, a brilliant military strategist and the daughter of king nikatau, and queen bakwa turunku, who founded the kingdom of zaria. The epic movie, queen amina produced by the man that made the movie living in bondage that birthed the phenomenon we know today as nollywood, okey panlo ogunjiofor, just wrapped up filming the epic movie in location in northern nigeria after four months of production a month and a half for training cast and 105 days of principal photography. Pdf the hausa people of northern nigeria have long been known for their production of. The notable woman in the oral tradition of the evolution of the hausa was queen daurama of daura. Commonly known as the warrior queen, queen amina of zaria was the first woman to become the sarauniya queen in a maledominated society. The earliest formidable warrior queen of the hausa states was queen amina of zaria. She was a strong, and powerful woman, and a great pyramid builder.
Young amina is born into a wealthy family and her grandfather is the ruler or zaria. Hausa hero and warrior queen amina of zaria full history. Here we share videos, podcasts, programs, events, conferences and resources to design the life you want and love. Licensed to primetime timing contractor license hyteks. Aminatu, the queen of zaria, nigeria, in the 15th century. Wale ogunyemis queen amina of zazzau and akinwumi isholas madam tinubu as. An interogation of stereotypical language use in gender relations. She is the subject of many legends and ruled at some point in the 15 th century, though the dates are uncertain. Pdf hausa handembroidery and local development in northern. Queen amina was a great warrior in ancient zaria in northern nigeria.
She was so fierce that she was called moniker amina, daughter of nikatau, a woman as capable as a man. The frontline founder of the christian ogboni society was rev. Oct 09, 2018 aljahiz writes about three main mechanisms. During her brothers rule, it was believed that amina was honing her military skills. Amina mansaray david martinezreyes madison martino jerry marquezmachado mackenzie mcallister liam mccormick evangeline mcfarland luca meli emma micks andres miguelfrancisco brianna mitchell jayden mitchell jacob mkhail emran mohammad ty montgomery mary muldrow mariana murcia john mylesmills david nettles daylen norris evelyn obrien. Amanishakheto defeated a roman army sent by the first emperor of the roman empire, augustus, who broke a peace treaty to conquer nubia. She was a hausa muslim who ruled over zazzau now zaria in northern central nigeria. Amina of zaria 15331610, commonly known as the warrior queen, expanded the territory of the hausa people of north africa to the largest borders in history. Amanishakheto, warrior queen of nubia african heritage.
Time tuesday, dec 9 wednesday, dec 10 thursday, dec 11 friday, dec 12 9. Gifts for queen amina story lami, traveling by caravan between timbuctu and. All you need to know about the great woman warrior, queen. Fall hausafulani sokoto caliphate in the 19th century. In the sixteenth century, queen bakwa turunku built the capital of zazzau at. One of such is the great warrior queen, amina whom name in arabic means truthful, trustworthy and honest. African warrior queen extraordinaire africa has a deep and rich history going from the pharaohs of egypt to the golden coast of the asasnte to the dahomey. Zazzau refers to the zaria emirate which is a traditional state with headquarters in the city of zaria in kaduna state in nigeria. This culminated with the muslims and jews eventually being expelled from the peninsula. Abuja 2016 schedule of presentation african theatre. Women also played a very significant role in the political history of ancient zaria. Apr 17, 2017 there were various rebellions by the moors due to religious repression. In the 16th century, ruthless warrior queen amina commanded an army of 20,000 men in what is now nigeria.
How can you sum up what amina of zazzau stands for. Education as a panacea to women active participation in. Queen amina was born around 1533 in zaria to the ruler of zazzau, bakwa of. The legend of the brave queen of zazzau has just about lived to tell itself, for it has become a breathing story, with a life of its own. Despite the exploits of these great women in africa, inequality, discrimination against womens rights and other gender based prejudices still persist. This study proposes that culture based gender stereotype is a hindrance to women participation in nigerias development. At a time when men dominated most aspects of life, amina the queen of zazzau emerged. Queen amina aka aminatu of zazzau zaria 1533 1610 etc. Failure to prepare and file tax returns on or before due date. Gifts for queen amina curriculum unit description women in. This is what happened to muslims and jews after the fall of. Zaria historical kingdom and province, nigeria britannica.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. Queen amina of zazzau was born around 1533 in the province of zazzau, in modernday nigeria. Pdf revolutionary aesthetics in nigerian feminist drama. The heart of hausaland includes seven original states are kano, daura, zazzau now zaria, gobir, katsina, biram, gabas. The epic movie, queen amina produced by the man that made the movie living in bondage that birthed the phenomenon we know today as nollywood, okey paulo ogunjiofor, just wrapped up filming the epic movie on location in northern nigeria after four months of production a month and a half for training cast and 105 days of principal photography. Rain queen mujaji, the regent of the lovedu, as explained by g van niekerk stereotyping women in ancient roman and african societies. Queen amina of zaria had walls built out of adobe around the city of zaria. She expanded the territory of the hausa people of north africa to its largest borders in history. Much of what is known of queen amina is based on information. Overtime, walls would encompass farming land, for further protection.
With the title came responsibility for a ward in the city where she convened daily councils with other officials. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Posts about amina queen of zaria written by 9jafeminista. Jackson, kayla jackson, khonesty jackson, nadirah jackson, xhavezaire jackson, zsakina james, chamir. The uprisings were deemed a contravention of the moors surrender terms. Amina sukhera, or aminatu, was the queen of zazzau zaria. How to dress as queen amina for halloween or other appropriate occasions. She used her military prowess to expand the territory of zazzau to the mouth of the niger in the. She had a daughter called amina who later succeeded her as queen. Issues and shifts in theatre for development 7 jimmy akoh ahmadu bello university, zaria beyond academic grades the need for monitoring and evaluating tfd projects in nigerian tertiary institutions. Queen amina of zazzau, wey dem dey call zaria now for kaduna, northwest nigeria, na di first sarauniya queen wey rule for time wen na only men fit do dis kain tin. As a granddaughter to king sarkin, amina was the apparent heir of the throne after bakwa of turunku the kings wife and the mother to amina. Meroitic period, and one queen, referred to as candace of meroe, is said to have prevented alexander the great from expanding further south beyond egypt in his conquests.
Amina became queen after her younger brother karama died. In 1576 when karama died, amina, now about 43, became queen of zazzau. Today, i would like to tell you about yet another great queen of africa, queen amina of zazzau just like amanishakheto of nubia, nzingha of angola, or ranavalona i of madagascar, amina was a strong queen who loved her people, and totally marked her kingdom forever queen amina of zazzau was born around 1533 in the province of zazzau, in modernday nigeria. Formal western education was brought into nigeria by the european missionaries who established primary schools. Amina of zaria biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Aljahiz wrote animals engage in a struggle for existing, and for resources, to avoid being eaten, and to breed.
More than 400 years later, the legend of her became the model for a television series about a fictional warrior princess, called xena. Apparently turunku, her previous capital, lacked sufficient sources of water to support the growing needs of her commercial centre. Amina, or aminatu, was a warrior queen of the zaria emirate, which is in modern day nigeria. Amina of zaria commonly known as the warrior queen, expanded the territory of the hausa people of north africa to the largest borders in history. Formal education is a systematic training procedure which ought to accelerate development in a society. The zaria city was a city surrounded and enclosed by a man made walls with its original palace located at kaura kauran sarki, before it was later moved to the present day location of the zaria. Revolutionary aesthetics in nigerian feminist drama. Zaria s wall was a testament to the prosperous and illustrious reign of the queen. Before the europeans invaded our lands and forced their culture and religion on us, they were. Aminatu, commonly known as amina, was a great hausa warrior who later became the queen of zazzau.
Still, in the spirit of celebrating black history month, we are going to take you on a journey through the life of one of the greatest and most courageous african queens to walk this earth, queen amina of zazzau. The most interesting part is that she used to go to war with her army and mary a king and killed him the night she married him just to take over his land. Three months after taking power, amina set off on her first military expedition. The modern city of zaria was founded in the first half of the 16th cen tur, by a woman called queen bakwa turuku. Failure to remit all vat collected on or before due. This queen of zazzua, a province of nigeria now known as zaria, was born around 1533 during the reign of sarkin king zazzau nohir. In all these instances women have been in the formal structures of governance. Queen amina of zaria 15881589 this queen of zazzua, a province of nigeria now known as zaria, was born around 1533 during the reign of sarkin king zazzau nohir. The 100 million queen amina of zaria movie tvmovies. Many historians believe that she existed, although evidence is very limited.
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