Amina: The warrior queen of Zazzau
By DW
09 August 2020 |
2:24 pm
At a time when men dominated most aspects of life, Amina the queen of Zazzau emerged. A skillful Hausa warrior, she commanded a vast army which conquered many territories and greatly expanded her kingdom.
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