African noblewomen were highly likely to contribute to their own societal, technological, and military advancements due to their socioeconomic class and access to resources.
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According to the African Feminist Forum, Queen Amina of Zazzau led an army of 20,000 men in order to expand her kingdom. She asserted that she did not need a husband to do this for her.
What about their husbands? Didn't the queens need them in order to do most actions?
Women in Ancient Africa had a TON! of autonomy. Some chose to have children and marry, while others preferred not to.In Katherine Eaton's Architecture, Power, and Religion: Hatshepsut, Amun Karnak in Context She states of the Woman Pharoh built her own structures to solidify her popularity and worship her god Amun. She was also a very educated woman, especially due to her wealth and status!She did not follow the instruction of a man, and this boomed the economy, making her empire much wealthier!
Oh what greatness you speak of my divine human. I must inform the modern people of the future!
African Queens really set the stage for what it meant to be a woman ruler who did not back down from a challenge. Women contributed immensely to the advancement of their societies as nobles.Right on! In Egypt we would have a festival for this moment!
African Queens have also inspired modern day Afro-futuristic themes, like in multiple pieces of literature and media!Princess Shuri of Wakanda is a phenomenal example, as she breaks the boundaries of the title princess.
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