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Queen of Zazzau

Author : J.S. Emuakpor

Publisher : Afrocentric Books

Page : 490 pages

File Size : 10,96 MB

Release : 2018-11-20

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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African history as you've never read it before. A warrior queen. A capricious god. A kingdom hanging in the balance. As foreign invaders close in on her kingdom, Amina must prove herself worthy of the crown. She is the only thing standing between her people and their downfall. Caught in a web of prophecies and intrigue, she must defend Zazzau, but cannot do so if she wants to prevent the future that was foretold. Unwilling to be the plaything of gods or men and determined to take control of her own destiny, she seeks out the god of war himself. But is her future already written or can she choose her own fate? And can she protect her kingdom, no matter what price she must ultimately pay? Captivating and sensual, Queen of Zazzau chronicles the journey of real-life West African queen, Amina of Zazzau. Through a rich tapestry of African history, folklore, myth, and magic, the story brings a legendary woman to life. Beloved of the gods or cursed by their attentions, Amina struggles not only to protect her people, but to maintain her humanity in the wake of destruction. To become the savior that her kingdom needs. If you enjoy epic adventures and strong female characters, Queen of Zazzau is a must-read. ★★Winner of the 2020 NC Author Project★★ Mature content



Queen Amina of Zazzau

Author : Wale Ogunyẹmi

Publisher :

Page : 110 pages

File Size : 22,11 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Drama

ISBN :

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Malika

Author : Roye Okupe

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 45,6 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Africa, West

ISBN : 9780996607056

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In fifteenth-century West Africa, queen and military commander Malika struggles to keep the peace in her ever-expanding empire.



Amina Making of a Queen

Author : Sholape Kolawole

Publisher :

Page : 346 pages

File Size : 15,33 MB

Release : 2018-11-18

Category :

ISBN : 9781732899810

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Etsu Tsudi, a wicked, bloodthirsty ruler of the West African Nupe empire, invades Zazzau; a small village in Hausaland. This triggers an irreversible sequence of events that sets Amina, a would-be warrior princess, on a quest to save her people from Etsu Tsudi's tyranny.But, against a culture and time when female activism is forbidden, and with looming uncertainty over what Zazzau's ancestral gods have fated for her, Amina's quest appears doomed from the start. Sholape Kolawole's debut novel is a fascinating excursion to sixteenth century West Africa. Enjoy the coming of age of a powerful African warrior - Queen Amina of Zazzau. Sholape delivers Amina's world in vivid, exciting detail against a backdrop of adventure, conflict, and ancestral power.



Efuru

Author : Flora Nwapa

Publisher : Waveland Press

Page : 223 pages

File Size : 34,36 MB

Release : 2013-10-21

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1478613270

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Appearing in 1966, Efuru was the first internationally published book, in English, by a Nigerian woman. Flora Nwapa (1931–1993) sets her story in a small village in colonial West Africa as she describes the youth, marriage, motherhood, and eventual personal epiphany of a young woman in rural Nigeria. The respected and beautiful protagonist, an independent-minded Ibo woman named Efuru, wishes to be a mother. Her eventual tragedy is that she is not able to marry or raise children successfully. Alone and childless, Efuru realizes she surely must have a higher calling and goes to the lake goddess of her tribe, Uhamiri, to discover the path she must follow. The work, a rich exploration of Nigerian village life and values, offers a realistic picture of gender issues in a patriarchal society as well as the struggles of a nation exploited by colonialism.



Amina

Author : Mohammed Umar

Publisher : Africa Research and Publications

Page : 254 pages

File Size : 24,49 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Iyanu: Child of Wonder Volume 1

Author : Roye Okupe

Publisher : Dark Horse Comics

Page : 122 pages

File Size : 35,74 MB

Release : 2021-09-21

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN : 1506723047

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Soon to be a Cartoon Network/Max/Lion Forge Animation animated series! Part of the YouNeek YouNiverse! Extraordinary fantasy and superhero stories inspired by African history, culture, and mythology—created by the best Nigerian comics talent! Iyanu, a teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities told in the folklore of her people. It is these abilities that are the key to bringing back an "age of wonders," as Iyanu begins her journey to save a world on the brink of destruction! The Corrupt—cursed wildlife and strange, divine beasts—are determined to destroy humanity, unless Iyanu can stop them. "Our mission is and always has been about empowering African creatives and storytelling while bringing both to a global audience." — Roye Okupe, Founder/Creative Director at YouNeek Studios



Gender and Development in Africa and Its Diaspora

Author : Akinloyè Òjó

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 387 pages

File Size : 24,10 MB

Release : 2018-09-19

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1351119885

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This book considers how the establishment and/or improvement of gender equality impacts on the social, economic, religious, cultural, environmental and political developments of human societies in Africa and its Diaspora. An interdisciplinary team of contributors examine the role of gender in development against the background of Africa’s convoluted and arduous history of state formation, slavery, colonialism, post-independence, nation-building and poverty. Each chapter highlights and stimulates further discussion on the struggles that many African and African Diaspora societies grapple with in the perplexing issue of gender and development - concentrating on gains that have been made and the challenges yet to be surmounted.



The Hundred Wells of Salaga

Author : Ayesha Harruna Attah

Publisher : Other Press, LLC

Page : 241 pages

File Size : 48,96 MB

Release : 2019-02-05

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1590519957

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Based on true events, a story of courage, forgiveness, love, and freedom in precolonial Ghana, told through the eyes of two women born to vastly different fates. Aminah lives an idyllic life until she is brutally separated from her home and forced on a journey that transforms her from a daydreamer into a resilient woman. Wurche, the willful daughter of a chief, is desperate to play an important role in her father's court. These two women's lives converge as infighting among Wurche's people threatens the region, during the height of the slave trade at the end of the nineteenth century. Through the experiences of Aminah and Wurche, The Hundred Wells of Salaga offers a remarkable view of slavery and how the scramble for Africa affected the lives of everyday people.



Queen Zixi of IX and the Story of the Magic Cloak

Author : L. Frank Baum

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 362 pages

File Size : 36,1 MB

Release : 2018-07-30

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ISBN : 9781724530707

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QUEEN ZIXI OF IX and THE STORY OF THE MAGIC CLOCK - ILLUSTRATED EDITION Written by L. Frank Baum - author of the Wizard of Oz.is a magnificent tale of Queen Zixi and her fairies and how they make a magical cloak to benefit all and make good in the world. As usual not all goes as planned and a soft lesson is taught. A classic tale sure to be enjoyed by all .Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Literature for Children and Young Adults.Ages: 5-10+