Nine Forgotten Queens who Shaped the World

Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba

Nzinga, the queen of Ndongo and Matamba (modern-day Angola), was a skilled diplomat and military strategist who resisted Portuguese colonization. She negotiated treaties, formed alliances with other African kingdoms, and built a formidable army, effectively maintaining her kingdoms' independence during her lifetime. Her resistance laid the groundwork for Angola's continued struggle against colonial powers.