Mine is to filter out the rhetoric and propaganda, so that we children of the soil can form opinions based on logic and reason. Not through those summarized and scripted tales presented to us.
Known as Mama Africa to many and the Empress of African Song. This queen was a woman of virtue whose vision saw far into the future, because she made sure to leave us with a rich and colorful history and a powerful legacy, that would not only be beneficial to her family but also to … Continue reading Celebrating Mme Miriam Makeba
The face of Jamaica’s $500 bill, is a remarkable woman. She remains an important figure in the history of the Maroons, despite the system’s attempt at manipulating how her story be presented. It is believed that she was born around 1686 and is a descendent of the Ashanti group from Ghana. She travelled to Jamaica … Continue reading Who Was Queen Nanny?
Mama Winnie's story is an inspiration to daughters of the mother continent, her resilience and strength that carried her through is what has me penning this down. She was more than just Mrs Mandela, why must we introduce her under the umbrella of uTata when she created a name for herself? Put some respect on … Continue reading Mama Winnie-The Revolutionary Rose Who Threatened The System
Ever heard of an Akan queen who led her people from modern-day Ghana to the Ivory Coast around the 1770's where she founded the Baole nation? Queen Abla Pokou was born at the beginning of the 18th century. She also happened to be the niece of King Osei Tutu who was the co-founder of the … Continue reading Who was Queen Abla Pokou?
During this month we do not only celebrate South African women but women from the mother continent both young and old who continue to prove women are capable and intelligent. Miss Esther Chukwuemeka a beautiful young woman from Nigeria was denied admission to study law at the Abia State University due to her young age, … Continue reading BARRISTER ESTHER EBUBENNA NWADIKE
Ma Tambo as she was affectionately known was born on the 18th of July in 1929.Mme Adelaide Frances Tambo (nee Tshukudu) was from a place called Top Location, Vereeniging in the Vaal Triangle. Her Early Life🖤Ma Tambo's political career kick-started when she was only 10 years old, this was after she witnessed the police raids … Continue reading Mme Adelaide Frances Tambo
The month August holds a specific significance in the consciousness of our nation, it is that time of the year where we give more prominence than any other month to the resilience, courageousness and steadfastness of women the torch bearers of our aspirations and dreams.It is these women who made it possible for a young … Continue reading Mme Victoria Nonyamezelo Mxenge
Queen Nzinga A fearless African queen, who fought for the liberation of her people against the Portuguese who were colonizing the areas at the time.In the year 1570, the Portuguese established a colony in Angola. They were the earliest European colonists to settle in Africa due to the fascination of their prince Henry 'The Navigator' … Continue reading Queen Nzinga
https://lankosiwrites.home.blog/phenomenalwomenof-color/ Mme Wangari Maathai Wangari Maathai was born on the 1st of April 1940 in a village called Tetu (160 kilometers) from Kenya's capital city Nairobi. She was of Kikuyu ethnicity.She was also among the 800 young Africans who studied in the United States through the Kennedy Airlift Scholarship program in the 1960s.Wangari studied biological … Continue reading Phenomenal Women Of Color
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