Amina (also Aminatu, died 1610; pronunciation ⓘ) was a Hausa [2] historical figure in the city-state Zazzau (now city of Zaria in Kaduna State), in what is now the north-west region of Nigeria. [3] She ruled in the mid-sixteenth century.

2024年4月2日 · In 1576, Amina was crowned Queen of Zaria after her brother’s death. In her efforts to provide safe passage for Hausu traders, Queen Amina expanded the kingdom’s borders through a series of successful strategic battles within three months of her taking the throne.

4 天之前 · One such woman in the history of Nigeria is Queen Amina, who in Kaduna State, especially in Zaria, was known as the fearless warrior queen.

Queen Amina (also known as Queen Aminatu), was the elder daughter of Queen Bakwa Turunku, the founder of the Zazzau Kingdom in 1536. Some scholars date Queen Amina's reign to about 1549, as heir apparent after the death of her mother.

Amina of Zaria (1533-1610?), commonly known as the warrior queen, expanded the territory of the Hausa people of north Africa to the largest borders in history. More than 400 years later, the legend of her persona became the model for a television series about a …

2024年9月16日 · Queen Amina of Zaria, also known as Amina of Zazzau, was a formidable leader and warrior in the 16th century. She ruled over the Hausa city-state of Zazzau (modern-day Zaria) in present-day northern Nigeria.

2025年3月1日 · Queen Amina of Zaria was a fearless and powerful ruler who expanded the Zazzau Kingdom, built strong walls for protection, and made her kingdom rich through trade. She proved that women can be great leaders, just like men. Even though she lived many years ago, her name is still remembered today as one of the greatest warriors in Nigerian ...

2024年9月24日 · Queen Amina of Zazzau remains an iconic figure in African history, a warrior queen who expanded her kingdom and left a lasting legacy. Her story teaches us about strength, strategic leadership, and the power of women to shape the world.

2019年11月15日 · Hausa Queen Amina, also known as Queen Aminatu, was a Nigerian queen who ruled over a vast stretch of land in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Born into the royal family of the city-state of Zazzau, presently known as Zaria, she was trained in political and military matters since her childhood.

2020年6月18日 · Queen Amina of Zaria, also known as the warrior queen, was the first woman who ruled an African kingdom for over 30 years in the sixteenth century. She was the first Sarauniya (queen) in the area. Amina was born around 1533 in Zazzau, now called Zaria in the northern of Nigeria.