ONE OF THE GREATEST NIGERIAN WOMEN EVER IS 👑 AMINA OF ZARIA:
History will never forget great Queen Amina of Zaria who led men to war.
Queen Amina ascended the throne in 1576 after her brother Karama died after 10 years. She reigned for 34 years and was successful in many military campaigns. She made neighbouring rulers her vassals. She introduced metal armour to her army.
She was a brilliant military strategist who used earthen walls to fortify all her camps. Some of these walls know as ganuwar of Amina can still be seen in Zaria today.
Her legendary exploits in battle made her known as “Amina, daughter of Nikatau” “which means “a woman as capable as a man.” Like every great warrior, Queen Amina died in battle in 1610.
Nigeria has not had a greater female warrior than Queen Amina.
By: Ayomide O. Tayo
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