Sunset

Marakech, Morocco. 

Queen Amina of Zazzau(Zaria)

Amina was the eldest daughter of Bakwa Turunku (also a woman) the founder of the Zazzau Kingdom in 1536. After the death of her mother in 1549, Amina ascended to the throne. This medieval African kingdom was located in the region now known as the Kaduna State in the north-central region of Nigeria, capital at the modern city of Zaria, named after Amina’s younger sister, Zariya.

The earliest commentator to mention Amina is Muhammed Bello’s history text, Ifaq al-Maysur, composed around 1836.

Amina is also mentioned in the Kano Chronicle, a well-regarded and detailed history of the city of Kano and the surrounding Hausa people.

She is Known as a great military strategist, the cavalry-trained  Amina fought many wars that expanded the southernmost Hausa kingdom.

Queen Amina is a legend among the Hausa people for her military exploits. She controlled the trade routes in the region, erecting a network of commerce within the great earthen walls that surrounded Hausa cities within her dominion. According to theKano Chronicle, she conquered as far as Nupe and Kwarafa, ruling for 34 years.

In touch with nature

Young and happy... Plot twist: said the lamb.

Nature

Table mountain, South Africa.

Painting by Angus Mcbride illustrating the Oba(King) of Benin empire in the city of Ile-ibinu during a ceremony.

Painting