84. When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve Africa Queens and Warriors

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Fri, 26 June

84. When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve Africa Queens and Warriors

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Paula Akpan

Historian and author Paula Akpan uncovers the stories of formidable African queens who led kingdoms, commanded armies and shaped the destiny of their people, yet whose names remain little known beyond their homelands. Spanning pre-colonial West Africa to apartheid-era southern Africa, this richly researched and compelling talk brings to life twelve extraordinary women through stories of leadership, love, conquest and resistance. Revelatory and immersive, Akpan challenges familiar narratives and places women firmly at the heart of Africa’s past.