Prominent African Female Rulers Queen Amina of Zazzau: Amina ruled the Hausa city-state of Zazzau (modern-day Nigeria) in the 16th century and is celebrated for her military conquests and governance, establishing one of the first formal governments in Hausaland. She commanded an army of 20,000 soldiers and expanded her territory significantly. Queen Nzinga: As the queen of Ndongo and Matamba in the 17th century, Nzinga is renowned for her resistance against Portuguese colonization. She skillfully negotiated alliances and led military campaigns to protect her kingdom, becoming a symbol of anti-colonial struggle. Empress Zewditu: Ruling Ethiopia from 1916 to 1930, Zewditu was the first female head of state in Africa recognized internationally. Although her reign was largely symbolic due to her regent's control over state affairs, she played a crucial role in promoting Ethiopian culture and religion. Resource https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/john-henrik-clarke-born/
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