Amina princess of zaria book

Aug, 2010 amina was born around 1533 in zaria, a province of todays nigeria. Amina was born around 1533 in zaria, a province of todays nigeria. Queen amina of zazzau, wey dem dey call zaria now for kaduna, northwest nigeria, na di first sarauniya queen wey rule for time wen na only men fit do dis kain tin. Registration for the 2019 princess ball is available for a limited time. She lived in what is now zaria city, in kaduna state, nigeria. Although i wish that the book had more to the ending, i look forward to any additional stories written about princess amina of zaria. This theory lends credence to the belief that amina ruled zazzau at the end of the sixteenth century. Along with the title came the responsibility for a ward in the city and daily councils with other officials. I bought this book for my three year old daughter, who is also named amina, after the 1516th century princess.

She is today recollectedby some affectionately,by others less so as amina,yar bakwa ta san rana,importance amina,girl of nikatau,a lady as proficient as a man. Her real biography has been somewhat obscured by subsequent legends and folk tales. Adamu, mahdi, the hausa factor in west african history, ahmadu bello. With the title came responsibility for a ward in the city where she convened daily councils with other officials. Princess amina of the hausa city state of zazzau was born around 1533. She is believed to have been the granddaughter of king zazzau nohir. It is written with excellence and the graphic designs are bright, and full of color. More than 400 years later, the legend of her persona became the model for a television series about a fictional warrior princess, called xena. Amina ruled for 34 years, during that time she became one of historys greatest military commanders. Princess lalla amina 8 april 1954 16 august 2012 was a member of the moroccan royal family and former president of the royal moroccan federation of equestrian sports. Each month, one member of the princess zaria fan club will be chosen as the princess of the month. At sixteen, amina became the heir apparent magajiya to her mother, bakwa of turunku, the ruling queen of zazzua. This book is for the brave, trailblazing men and women in history, who used their talents to empower and uplift their people, and fight for their freedom.

Asiri magazine princess amina of zazzau now zaria, a fierce warrior, was trained and schooled by her grandmother, marka, the. Her first book, living the word, was published in 2005. Amina, princess of zaria, is a striking story that beautifully co. In 1566, when bakwa died, amina s younger brother karama became king. Young amina is born into a wealthy family and her grandfather is the ruler or zaria. Queen amina also known as queen aminatu, was the elder daughter of queen bakwa turunku, the founder of the zazzau kingdom in 1536. Jul 14, 2016 amina of zaria commonly known as the warrior queen, expanded the territory of the hausa people of north africa to the largest borders in history. Mar 14, 2017 aminas middle school woes and the universal themes running through the book transcend culture, race, and religion. At a time when men dominated most aspects of life, amina the queen of.

Nov 08, 2017 amina was born around 1533 in zaria, in nigeria. Commonly known as the warrior queen, queen amina of zaria was the first woman to. She lived approximately 200 years prior to the establishment of the sokotocaliphate federation that governed nigeria during the period of british colonial rule following the islamic jahad holy war that overtook the region in the nineteenth century. See more ideas about queen amina, fashion dresses, african fashion. Probably born in, she was the eldest daughter of a highranking government official of the king of kufena, bakwa turunku, who in seized political power and made herself ruler of zazzau later known as zaria much is known of amina because of an anonymous book, amina, sarauniya zazzau amina, queen of zazzau, written shortly after her death. All you need to know about the great woman warrior, queen. Apr, 2018 queen amina of zazzau, wey dem dey call zaria now for kaduna, northwest nigeria, na di first sarauniya queen wey rule for time wen na only men fit do dis kain tin. Sep 25, 2007 the book displays princess amina as a young woman of character, wisdom and that is worthy of a man of honor and good character. She had a younger sister named zaria for whom the modern city of zaria kaduna state was renamed by the british in the early twentieth century. Amina is a great childrens story that promotes values and character building.

Daughter of bakwa of turunku, amina was born princess of a kingdom that successfully leather, textile, horses, salt, kola, cloth, and metals imported from the east. Amina announced back in september that she was ready to tell her side of the story and she most. Princess is said to have been inspired by amina, princess and later queen of zazzau. She had a younger sister named zaria for whom the modern city of zaria kaduna state was renamed by the british in the early. Join facebook to connect with princess amina amina and others you may know. I loved the colors of the book, they were very vibrant. Queens of africa book 1 judybee, littlepinkpebble on. All kings are known as sarkins but amina s goal is to become the first female ruler of the land. Although her mothers reign was known for peace and prosperity, amina also chose to learn military skills from the warriors.

A splendid military strategist, amina raised great walled camps amid her different campaigns, and is by and large credited with the building of the acclaimed zaria divider. Amina was the twentyfourth habe, as the rulers of zazzau were called. In 1549 she became the heir apparent magajiya to her mother. Amina of zaria is a digital platform and exclusive online tribe to help women of colour to succeed in business, career and life. Queen amina of zazzau was born around 1533 in the province of zazzau, in modernday nigeria.

She expanded the territory of the hausa people of north africa to its largest borders in history. When bakwa died in 1566, the crown of zazzua passed to aminas younger brother, karama. Amina is a princess, destined to bring war and bloodshed on her nation. Jul 05, 2016 amina ruled for 34 years, during that time she became one of historys greatest military commanders. Amina of zaria biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Zazzau was one of the seven hausa citystates which was in charge of trade in subsaharan africa. Amina of zaria commonly known as the warrior queen, expanded the territory of the hausa people of north africa to the largest borders in history. Queen amina of zazzau download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Speculation suggests that she was born sometime during his reign, around 1533. I think children ages 5 to 14 will enjoy this book. Their familys wealth was derived from the trade of leather goods, cloth, kola, salt, horses and imported metals.

Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Commonly known as the warrior queen, queen amina of zaria was the first woman to become the sarauniya queen in a maledominated society. Amina is believed to have been born in the16th century but scholars differ on the exact date of her birth. A skillful hausa warrior, she commanded a vast army that conquered.

This queen of zazzua, a province of nigeria now known as zaria, was born around 1533 during the reign of sarkin king zazzau nohir. Join the princess zaria club celebrate the princess. One explanation states that she reigned from approximately 1536 to 1573, while another posits that she became queen after her brother karamas death, in 1576. Amina was born in the middle of the sixteenth century ce to king nikatau, the 22nd ruler of zazzau, and queen bakwa turunku r. She used her military prowess to expand the territory of zazzau to the mouth of the niger in the south and including kano and katsina in the north. The book displays princess amina as a young woman of character, wisdom and that is worthy of a man of honor and good character. More than 400 years later, the legend of her became the model for a television series about a fictional warrior princess, called xena. Amina buddaflys new book, the other woman, will give you. Amina was a preeminent gimbiya princess but various theories exist as to the time of her reign or if she ever was a queen. Zazzua was one of a number of hausa citystates which dominated the transsaharan trade after the collapse of the songhai empire to the west. Follow amina of zaria on youtube, facebook and instagram to design a life of success and passion.

This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Zazzau refers to the zaria emirate which is a traditional state with headquarters in the city of zaria in kaduna state in nigeria. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Queen amina is set in modern day nigeria and is a tale of military victory and female heroism. Aminas middle school woes and the universal themes running through the book transcend culture, race, and religion. The queens of africa program is dedicated, through the use of books, dolls, comics, music and animation series, to help empower. Amina is a fine blend of fact and fiction with vivid insights into the power dynamics of african kingdoms during the medieval era. Nicole hester williams, author of amina, princess of zaria nicole hester williams writing has graced the pages of various magazines and newspapers nationally as well as internationally over the last 10 years. At a time when men dominated most aspects of life, queen amina.

Hausa hero and warrior queen amina of zaria full history,life. It is a captivating book which centres on a daring young princess with a fiery determination to pursue her dreams in spite of limitations imposed by a chauvinistic society. In 1576 when karama died, amina, now about 43, became queen of zazzau. Some scholars date queen aminas reign to about 1549, as heir apparent after the death of her mother. On the shoulders of giants is a mini ebook highlighting heroes of african american, african.