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What are the names of 2 female African rulers?
7 most powerful African queens in history you need to know
- Amina the Queen of Zaria Nigeria. …
- Kandake – the empress of Ethiopia. …
- Makeda – The Queen of Sheba, Ethiopia. …
- Nefertiti – Queen of Ancient Kemet, Egypt. …
- Yaa Asantewa – Ashanti Kingdom, Ghana. …
- Queen Nandi – Zulu kingdom, South Africa.
What do you call an African queen?
In the Pabir tradition, they are known as maigira, a word that means “female monarch.” In the Benin tradition, queen mothers are known as iyobas. In the traditions of Yorubaland, a woman who is ritually invested with the title is known as an iya oba or “titled mother of the king”.
Is there a female king in Nigeria?
King Ahebi Ugbabe (died 1948) was king (eze) and warrant chief of Enugu-Ezike, Nigeria. She was the only female king in colonial Nigeria.
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Ahebi Ugbabe.
| King Ahebi Ugbabe | |
|---|---|
| Eze of Enugu-Ezike | |
| Igala Coronation | mid 1920s |
| Warrant Chief of Enugu-Ezike | |
| Chiefdom | 1918 – mid-1920s |
Who is the most powerful queen?
As the longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II has held a place of power on the world stage for over 65 years.
What does Mother mean in African?
bamama = mom, mother, Mrs.