10 Exceptional African Queens We All Should Know

[@katleholehlokoane9663]

Honourable Mention. Queen MaNthatisi of South Africa who lead an army of 40 000 to resist Shaka Zulu's expansion campaign. She was also a conqueror Queen.

[@samu7313]

Wow🙏🏾

[@jessicaguilloryrance7260]

I never knew anybody who defeated the Zulu tribe! Wow 😳😳 that’s interesting

[@katleholehlokoane9663]

@@jessicaguilloryrance7260 Yeah they were defeated a few times especially by the neighboring Basotho tribe. The Basotho king even sent The Zulu king Shaka, some cattle as consolation for his loss. And this was Shaka at his height, struck fear into and conquered every tribe except the Basotho.

[@foxbat473]

They are a lot of those queens on every square inch of the continent

[@versatileduplicity9313]

@SICELO BHEKI BAFANA KHUMALO And for what ?!

[@ruhro9528]

I’m white, from the uk and love this channel. I watch it with my children, they find it as interesting as I do!! This is what schools should be teaching, thank you for helping me educate my family 😊

[@butterb8382]

Awwwwww

[@anitahiawatha6060]

Why do u think schools do not teach it? Because it is not white and christian.

[@Earlofthearies.1982]

This was nice to read.

[@roslindfoster2649]

Thanks for the willingness to be educated Or reeducated in some cases. 💯

[@jrlibra6019]

I'm glad you like this channel and the willingness to listen. Channels like these aren't here to bash or tare white and other races down, It's here to teach us about untold history about African people and how they also had kingdoms, royalties as well just as any other race. It's a struggle to get and find these stories because African history has been hidden or destroyed to gather the pieces that why it's so important to us because it's apart of our history as well. I'm wishing you and your family the best life

[@declan-kayodekeegan1598]

It just hit me while watching this that there have been more female rulers in Africa in ancient times than anywhere else in the world!

[@mbizomzamane8270]

I was thinking the same exact. Thing. This list is incredible. Was just learning about Wu Zetian of China. She was the only women to ever become ruler of China. But it was happening on the continent frequently even around d the same period it seems.

[@Wastulassis]

Well, the 10 names of the list cover the span of 3500 years, and many of them weren't in full charge or full control of the power. I mean, with the exception of the Muslim world, there have been many queens elsewhere, I would even say more queens. Just think about the russian Czarinas, or the English monarchs, or the Palmyra's queen Zenobia, the Byzantine empress Irene, or Tarabai of the Marathas empire

[@ray_light44]

@@Wastulassis and don’t forget Seondeok of Korea

[@kingabstract2695]

Yeah thats because women were seen as equals by many tribes.

[@benmavinn1666]

And there still are. Every King rules with a Queen or Queen mother. This Queen is chosen within the immediate family of King or from an extension of Royals in the same land. It's to check monopoly of power and also give voice to the women of the land.. The King having more dominance than the Queen can be punished or dethroned if his actions betrays the respect, counsel or voice of the Queen.

[@genghiskhanye]

Queen Nyabinghi Muhumuza, the warrior queen of Rwanda who led one of the greatest anti-colonial movements. She is highly praised by the Rastafari movement and was celebrated in Bob Marley's song "Jump Nyabinghi" 🎵 We keep on troddin' until Babylon falls! (Jump, jump, jump,) Nyabinghi! 🎶

[@dianayana3406]

Damn!i’m Rwandese but I never knew this.I’m learning more about history now.

[@hourexodus5204]

nyabinghi is a sect of rastafari. He most likely was referring the the nyabinghi rastas who beat drums spiritually.

[@goddessateeba6158]

Thank you for sharing her real name. I want to tell my students about her.

[@roslindfoster2649]

Wow, Shukron

[@EVOLVINGINFINITELY888]

@@hourexodus5204 that is a fact! I grew up Rastafarian, there are those who follow the Christian ways, and those who beat the drums spiritually. I always felt drawn to the drums every time my family went to prospect park in Brooklyn where they would play in nature. I couldn't grasp how most of them followed other religions. It was a mind blowing experience

[@PositiveContinentNews]

Queen Amanerenas is my favorite queen, also! The ultimate warrior. I respect all that were mentioned in this video, though. Also plan to research more into the Sénégambian queen, since that is some of my ancestry.✌🏿.

[@MsMani2UBeauty]

SHE IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE QUEEN!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@blackstarmedia1410]

It's good to hear of other African Queens instead of the usually mentioned Nefertiti and Cleopatra.

[@g.gg.g4539]

I know right. That's so of putting

[@blackstarmedia1410]

@@g.gg.g4539 Definitely

[@renaissancewoman100]

@@mrmystique Her family the Ptolemys were Greek. There were no more Pharaohs after that. They practiced intermarriage too. In fact she had to marry her brother. She wasn't adopted and never her children were white too because they were by romans. The Romans conquered Egypt after she committed suicide.

[@shockhouser3171]

Greece

[@blackstarmedia1410]

@@mrmystique Yes I did. Most people are unaware of this

[@wonder4688]

Thank you. Queen Asantewaa is one of my personal heroes and now I know about an even greater warrior queen Amanarines (sp)

[@TOTM]

Hi, I am a big fan of Queen Asantewaa as well, among others. I even narrate her story on my channel. I invite you to check it out when you can; thanks :-)

[@MarcusMartin-x7y]

Peace 📿 🌍

[@CharlesAOgidi]

I love this video of our beautiful queens especially on the month women are celebrated in America. Praise YaH

[@mrcead]

Forget Disney princesses. Our daughters should be focused on African Queens, they're real at least

[@terrigold]

To every thing there is a season

[@yetming4662]

No doubt.

[@yetming4662]

@@terrigold what are u even talkin bout

[@elizabethgoodwin6158]

I agree

[@kishnapage9934]

I totally agree with you!

[@cricketgreen6620]

We definitely need more African historical movies. Wishful thinking. Thank you for this wonderful information.

[@Chris-ce7ve]

Look here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4vFZax3q7KDfM0 For more African movies search for Nollywood.

[@Siclone23]

Agreed and less African slave movies...

[@cheryl-annandrews-king4945]

This is the first time I am hearing about these strong and mighty female queens who were also great warriors. I feel extremely honoured and privelleged to be a black woman and to learn about my Royal and Free Ancestors. Thank you for making this possible. God bless you.

[@berlin1926]

Honored to be black? They participated in the sale of your ancestors.

[@lovellesokan9107]

Being an African, I am so proud of my ancestors because my father treated all his female children as Queens that were are. My tribe always have a female leader ( Governors). Until present day..

[@adonismoncrief8497]

Those were very strong and beautiful Queens you put up into this video, Home Team. Good job again.

[@leahlee2323]

I named my daughter,Belkees,it was the name of the Queen of the kingdom of Sheba,her kingdom,went from yemen to Ethiopia known for her intelligence,beauty,wit she became queen at age of 15,she was powerful,rich ,and determinated ruler,she was briefly mentioned in the bible,for challenging king Salomon.

[@akiinefaexperiencinglife]

I love the history of powerful queens

[@rexscipio3344]

The fact that you only have 491K followers while the minstrels have millions says so much about the culture and the world.

[@Onyinye20ish]

We just waking up, watch how his channel will grow, but know that the white man is watching...

[@queen0294]

The fact that we never learn all of these at school.. I remember having just one lesson about Queen Ndatté Yalla in primary school in Senegal. Thank you so much for this

[@nwadugbogoziem7362]

One queen I think people should look into is Moremi! She’s really cool and she took some mad risk to free her people

[@InspireForTravel]

Thanks for sharing this amazing content Queen Amina was a powerful Queen from Hausa land.

[@joehouston2833]

Be fruitful and multiply.. have at least 10 kids with each of your Nubian wives!

[@kayade5305]

@Joe Houston Instead of trying to sneak a useless diss, be worried about your people's low fertility rate and your struggle genes.

[@margaretmccall7726]

This was desperately NEEDED to end Black History month. Please add a list with the correct spelling of all the names. Keep up the great content and excellent education my brother. Ase' 🙏

[@sonyax6344]

Black history forever

[@frimpong9101]

I just came here to make sure Yaa Asantewaa and Amina were added to the list😊

[@AmariJoestar]

Time for today's lesson! 🖤

[@hailtothevic]

I'm African, I'm IN Africa! How the HELL do I not know my own history!?

[@sharaudramey9336]

😂😂😂no one knows them all

[@yusufabnali5732]

Many African and African descent don't know their full history so don't feel bad.

[@MarcusMartin-x7y]

I love to Hear More Black Áfricans Latinas Histories Studies Researches

[@doremi_fasolati]

I live in Kenya and have never even heard of Mwana Mkisa. Great channel

[@PeacefulOne1]

Kendake’s !! Love and honor our strong women who kept order. Ase Tuwa to our ancestors

[@executorufestate3973]

the Kandake's of Meroe are the true Amazonians

[@Nyameanah]

Nanny is a heroine in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and she was leader of the maroons who fought and conquered the British. She was a fierce fighter. Nanny of the Maroons she's from the IGBO tribe.

[@karamoceesay246]

I love this ,without our Queens, we wouldnt be here ,Salute to all mother nature 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@shazzari]

I'm Kenyan Born and raised and I'm just learning about queen Mwana Mkisi. And I'm half mijikenda meaning she's the mother/founder of my dad's tribe 😮😮😮😮

[@juhannaspeed5968]

That's amazing

[@juhannaspeed5968]

You might be related to her

[@missgoldtwi2482]

Yaa Asantewaa ❤️

[@KDBetter]

Queen Nzinga is so fascinating to me 😍 that warrior spirit just.. ughhh... speaks to me.

[@Thisshitisbs]

Queen of the slave trade she grew slavery and used it as her power source to control the region and expand the empire 😂 but I guess it’s only bad when white folks do it

[@kishnapage9934]

Thank you for enlightening us on our very own Queens my brother!

[@afrobride0579]

Would be a great lesson plan for women’s history month!

[@simonenina_]

Thanks for adding more queens who I wasn't aware of and providing reference resources. And..."Yesss!" for closing it out with the Kandake, Amanirenas! ****heart her****

[@jazmashae5883]

Thank you! So much of our history was erased and misrepresented that it is hard to even know the extent of our power before slavery.

[@evelynconover5268]

Thank you sir for the history lesson we are African-Americans should know past present and the future something especially our children should know thank you again God bless you happy new year👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👑🍾🥂

[@gidd]

The Great Wangare Maathai is one of the women I look up to The first African woman to win the Nobel peace prize for her environmental efforts

[@zeezeeabbas4190]

Qeen Amina from zazzau Zaria, current kaduna state in Nigeria , my ancestor..

[@nubreaks2]

The Queen of Sheba and Kandake of Ethiopia, both who were Biblical figures, were said to be two of the greatest queens in history.

[@thembinkosih5957]

Thank you for the exceent insight. Always inspiring to watch your videos and the knowledge you share is absolutely incredible. May you add Queen Gwamile of Swaziland and Queen Modjadji of baVhenda in South Africa and Kung Shaks Mother. Thank you for the great work

[@mackenziej.ahlman7179]

I love watching your videos. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to learn about these amazing people!!

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

Facts or undeniable facts?...you appreciate these kind of videos. Especially on African queens as it is #WomensHistoryMonth

[@56sweetpea]

Adding these names to my baby girl’s name list 🥰

[@savoyaepps646]

Aww!

[@robinmahan101]

Love it💕 congratulations 🎉

[@TrillBill]

🙌🏾

[@sonyax6344]

That's so awesome. She will no she is powerful

[@sweetlyketoffee]

Same! I’m not even pregnant! Lol

[@DoomkingBalerdroch]

Hey man ur vids are so good.am from Ethiopia and hearing about Queen gudit surprised me.in Ethiopia we call her (yodit gudit)which means yodit the trouble maker.but I was disappointed to not see queen taitu in your list.she is the most important figure in the battle of adwa which by the way we ethiopians are celebrating today what a coincidence.the battle of adwa marked the freedom of black people everywhere and she was at the center of it all.just my thoughts.what do you think?

[@widadwidy5649]

So right. Taitu had her own army 💜

[@Onyinye20ish]

This is why he always ask us to add more information that we know that he don’t include... so don’t be mad, you added another that many don’t know so our voices matter

[@urithi]

Queen mothers are actually the most powerful and heavily guarded and revered royalty. this goes way back to prepatriarchy days when we were deeply honoured, respected oracles, prophetesses and we embodied the African Divine Goddess. We should be looking at THAT part of our history right now as we go through the apocalypse. that's the knowledge that needs to be unveiled. We have to remember how we maintained balance by invoking Maat. Love your content!

[@xkies]

The second queen her name in Lingala means " Child of Magic or medicine" and the 1st queen has my mums family name "yalla"

[@morganeburtaire2869]

kongo people are very very powerful and important people

[@adriennematthews1390]

Disturbing isn't it?

[@ogunmiladedavidadebayo523]

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?😃

[@unreadthoughts2588]

@@adriennematthews1390 what's disturbing about it?

[@overit7918]

Love you Hometeam for all of your investments in the alignment of our mind body soul

[@davyslanguages]

God bless africa and all her children at home and in the diaspora

[@ElectricSoul828]

Thanks for this content. I love learning about African Queens and any history of Africa.

[@driven24djackson]

Man I've never heard of these 9 queens. It's amazing how influential they were in that time. This piece of history I truly appreciate . I like Ghani' and yanu and the last one you spoke about

[@iamthecrispconnoisseur]

All of these KANDAKES deserve their flowers! My favorite is Kanadke Amanarenis...protected Africa from the Roman army....what a win!

[@liger01720]

Jokes aside, thank you for all your work. I enjoy your channel very much and the history lessons I learn here will last me in throughout the rest of my days! Thank you!

[@mbizomzamane8270]

Brother. Thank you for this. Thank you for this channel

[@ezekiel88]

1:41 Queen Ndate Yalla 🇸🇳 3:16 Queen Mwana Mkisi 🇰🇪 5:16 Queen Idia 🇧🇯 6:33 Queen Yaa Asantewaa 🇬🇭 7:35 Queen Amina 🇳🇬 8:49 Queen Gudit 🇪🇹 10:33 Queen Nzinga 🇦🇴 11:41 Queen Tiye 🇪🇬 12:55 Queen Yanu (West-Africa) 14:33 Queen Amanirenas (Nubian)

[@MidTierVillain]

This channel is amazing.

[@rastamanchant4688]

Great knowledge. Keep it coming brother. Love the extended great Queens.

[@susancharles3607]

Long live the queens of Africa mother of civilization !!!!!!

[@ladymae7897]

Empress Taytu Betul is one of my favorites. She prevented the Italians from conquering Ethopia during the scramble for Africa.

[@rosey3664]

Mate you should do a podcast. I would listen to you all day.

[@CherryBlossomskt]

I am so happy this made its way into my recommended video list. I liked and subscribed.

[@grapeshot]

Love this channel. Keep up the good work 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@scarloprincemachaba5990]

There's also Queen Modjadji (Rain Queen) from South Africa

[@rubygoater8758]

Glad I came cross this channel what a great way to embrace black history month 'But I embrace it every month 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🤗👍🏾.

[@rubygoater8758]

🎉🎉🎉🎉👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️😊

[@idirhadjer4365]

Honourable mention to queen kahina a north african queen that fought the islamic Invision for years and was a respected queen among the north african tribe's

[@pollyrigo6174]

I am European and simply love history. I am always in learn mode. African and Asian history was not taught when I was in boarding school or undergrad school. My husband was from Vietnam. I read everything I could find on Asian History. All of could take note of these courageous women.

[@miaohana9156]

Very inspirational and empowering! I loved this video very informative and motivates me to research more. Thanks for the content🙏

[@MuanaAfriq]

Queen Nzinga was Queen of Kongo Kingdom. Angola did not become a country until the end 1975. But Luanda was one of the headquarters of the Kongo Kingdom.

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Excellent video. Very interesting, informative and worthwhile video.

[@justintime8922]

This is a special channel . Queen Tiye is Akhenaten's mother and King Tuts grandmother . You got a cash app?

[@AmazingAmazing12345]

MOVIES NEED TO BE MADE OF OUR LEGENDARY HISTORY 🎥

[@silva6919]

By african directors, cant trust Hollywood.

[@AmazingAmazing12345]

@@silva6919 exactly 💯

[@whayes8084]

They are making a movie starring Michael B. Jordan about Queen Aremamrinas

[@Odiee99]

Is he playing Queen Aremamrinas?

[@iloveemmaemma9913]

😅 😅 😅

[@whayes8084]

@@Odiee99 Sorry should have been more clear. It’s about the war between the Kush and Rome.

[@Odiee99]

@@whayes8084 I was jut joking

[@AT-gu8by]

They should use a African actor.

[@AfriAbundance]

This is very interesting, I truly appreciate your content. 👍🏽💞

[@sweetathansuga]

Loved hearing about these powerful Queens 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@wamahiga]

I'm Kenyan And I didn't even know Queen Mwana Mkisi😘 Thanks

[@MissKSW]

I used to always claim Queen Kia because I’m named after her 🥰

[@PerfectlyImperfect93]

Queen Tiye is one of my favorite Queens! She’s so underrated ❤

[@t4t806]

Thank you Queens and thank you King for sharing 💖 👑🌟🙏🏽🌺🌟

[@kishnapage9934]

This first Queen you mentioned, I love 💘 ❤ 💕 💗 ♥ her to death!! She's a Queen and woman of my own heart ❤ 💓 ♥ 💖 💗 .

[@Daya1828]

I would love to read the very favorable Roman treaty that gave Queen Amanarenas ‘all of her desires’- what were they.

[@robertdais9069]

Another amazing video of African history! Wow, thanks for the knowledge drop.😁

[@QueenLetha]

Thank you for honoring while educating. ❤❤

[@isaacmuiruriimunza2091]

One more queen from Kikuyu land in central Kenya, chief wangu wa makeri, she affirmed the matrilineality of this community, we never had kingdoms because we don't have a native word for it, but we had a nation (bururi), she used to seat on men's back and had a fierce warriors who gave explorers troubles at the end of the 19th C. The imperial British company of East Africa had to exterminate her to access the inland trade route towards Kisumu and eventually Uganda, before the design of the Kenya- Uganda railway. Finally from mombasa among the Mijikenda community, mekatilili wa menza, she was a freedom fighter, and was arrested and taken almost 700 kilometers to a far land for imprisonment, among the abagusii in the west of Kenya near lake 'victoria' but she escapes and found her way back alone in the vast savannah and deep forest among her people. She was continued the colonial resistance successfully, that the Mijikenda land was never grabbed but alot of traditional artifacts were taken by missionaries who claimed are witchcraft vessels and lay in the British galleries. ✌️

[@muurisoras5878]

It's horrible how they demonized our religions yet took all the artifacts pertaining to it... to display in their museums. Their greed &. Hypocrisy has no limit 😟

[@gracehinga2297]

Muiruri that was great declaration of Wangu wa Makeri..that my knowledge l had favoure with RAO for picking MK as his deputy in Kenya The First political man to pick a Woman As his Deputy. Even if it didn't happen. I STILL HOLD IT GREAT IDEA THAT WILL ONE TIME BECOME.

[@LadyA9183]

its great to see all these black queens who came in all types of shapes, sizes, and colors

[@gigiwoff3264]

You're pure greatness ✊🏿✊🏿💯🙏🏾

[@nicklebaby]

It would be wonderful if they were movies created because of these queens

[@bemindful724]

Well, you have these Black producer's who never really seem to give us what we need...playing it safe, telling the "safe" stories.

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

​@@bemindful724Facts

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@1995marixsa]

I don't know how you came in my algorithm list but I'm glad it did. Thanks you for making this video.

[@angiethompson9549]

Thank you so very much for your Research and Information!

[@homiedclown1885]

Hey Hometeam did you see the new pics of Nerfetiti released by a Dutch guy.

[@musicearthtoheaven8793]

African leaders today could sure learn from these great African queens.

[@patinaharris7811]

Love this

[@bookie-o3t]

My Brother this is good work, it is something we desperately need

[@kronosbeufort4463]

I play an online game called War Eternal which is based on real and fictional military, economic, and scientific leaders on all continents. I remember when the developers added Queen Amanarenas to the game and I was bewildered. Because i consider myself a history buff and I knew nothing about this woman. So, I did some research and much to my surprise she was not only a real person but a helluva warrior queen! I also was perplexed 🤔 because although I enjoyed the Black Panther movie, but it is based on a fictional place ruled by a fictional monarch. Why not tell this real story and what this queen did for her people, to stand and win against the Iron fist of Rome is a truth that needs to not only be heard but celebrated.

[@k.a.m1189]

Thanks Brother for the works you are constantly dropping; you are appreciated. But I can hardly believe that not one Candace made the list....(?)

[@ILM2219]

Thank you so much for your commitment... and your voice and music match. One can feel the commitment in your voice. :)

[@legronaush5255]

I like the music in the background. What’s the artist name and song title??

[@blissfulwillsun60]

Much love to all Goddess and Queen mothers from then till now and for ever👌🏿👀❤️💕❤️

[@gracemercy8477]

That was powerful 💪💪💪

[@Odiee99]

Who's hitting the dislike button??? Were they expecting Meg Thee Stallion or Cardi B on the list???

[@marksilla8276]

Cardi B ain't black tho

[@Odiee99]

@@marksilla8276 Meg Thee Stallion ain't either 🤔

[@marksilla8276]

@@Odiee99 Wut? What is she then?

[@unreadthoughts2588]

@@Odiee99 she ain't?

[@AT-gu8by]

@Myllena Lara Alves da Silva I concur.

[@blacktreemedia]

Where can I learn more about Queen Yanu

[@Onyinye20ish]

This channel is addictive, I done went down the list watching all the videos... gained a new sub

[@growthandprosperity]

Regardless of religious beliefs or backgrounds; Women of all nationalities and diverse heritage should consider themselves, their sisters, and their daughters as Queens for it is a mindset and the difference between poverty and prosperity. Remember scripture says My plans for you are good not evil and for you to prosper. We have to uplift each other within Gods Kingdom.