Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba defied Portuguese invaders for over 30 years. Born in 1583, she led armies, formed alliances, and used brilliant strategy to protect her people from enslavement. Known for her courage and diplomacy, Nzinga turned resistance into a symbol of African power and pride. Her legacy reminds us that African women have always led with strength and purpose. Check out my YouTube channel. Link in bio. | Shanell R. Oliver

They Called Her a Rebel. History Calls Her a Queen — Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba. #QueenNzinga #HiddenHistory #AfricanQueens #HistoryThatInspires #LegacyOfStrength #PowerWithGrace | Henry Johnson Jr

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15 Undefeated African Queens You Never Learned About" 📝 15 African queens who led armies, defeated empires, and changed history—from Queen Amanirenas who forced Rome to negotiate, to Queen Nzinga who fought Portugal for 40 years undefeated, to Yaa Asantewaa who rallied Ghana against Britain at age 60. These warrior queens commanded respect, led thousands into battle, and refused to surrender. Their stories were erased from history. Until now. 🔥 #AfricanQueens, #BlackHistory, #WarriorQueens, #Q

Queen Nzinga of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms, a scion of the Mbundu people, will spend forty years standing between the Portuguese and their ambitions, using everything at her command -- her cunning, her ruthless intellect, her military acumen, even the bodies of her people -- whatever it takes to succeed. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBbYxLmCO6c Join us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/EHPatreon | Extra History