Warrior Queen Painting

Queen Amina was a warrior and ruler of Zaria, a Hausa city-state in what is now Northern Nigeria. She ruled for 34 years from 1576 until she died in 1610. Around 1533, Queen Amina was born as Aminatu, a royal family member. Her grandfather was King Sarkin of Nohir, and her grandmother’s name was Marka. Her father was King Nikatau of Zazzau, and her mother was Queen Bakwa Turunku. Amina was the eldest of three children. She had a brother named Karama and a sister named Zaria. Amina attended an official state business meeting while sitting on her grandfather’s lap. She was caught wielding a dagger by her grandmother when she was a child, which indicated her natural abilities as a warrior. Although she was required to participate in daily activities with her mother as a young woman, Amina also trained vigorously with the royal guard. Amina was 16 when her mother became Queen and named her Magajiya, or Heir Apparent, to the throne. Suitors lined up daily, bringing gifts, including offers of 10 Makama slaves. It is recorded that the Emir of Kano offered her 50 bags of white and blue cloth, 50 female slaves, and 50 male slaves, but Amina refused to marry or have children.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:35 W x 47 H x 2 D in

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