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BRINGING QUEEN AMINA OF ZARIA BACK TO OUR TIME (1533 - 1633?)
Queen
Warrior

Amina was born around 1533 in Zaria, a province of today’s Nigeria. She was the daughter of Bakwa of Turunku. Their family's wealth was derived from the trade of leather goods, cloth, kola, salt, horses and imported metals. 
When Bakwa died in 1566, the crown of Zazzua passed to Amina’s younger brother, Karama. Their sister, Zaria, fled the region and little is known about her. 
Although Bakwa's reign was known for peace and prosperity, Amina chose to hone her military skills from the warriors of the Zazzau military. As a result, she emerged as leader of the Zazzua cavalry. Many accolades, great wealth, and increased power resulted from her numerous military achievements. 
When her brother Karama died after a ten-year rule, Amina had matured into a fierce warrior and had earned the respect of the Zazzau military and she assumed the reign of the kingdom. 
Coined from www.historyandwomen.com
Shot by @eyesofinsanity 
Muse @fatima_abdullahi

Feature by @hausaafulaniiweddings
Concept/Makeup/white henna and Costume by @mascoteda 
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