Queen Amina, born around 1533 in Zazzau, now known as Zaria in the northern part of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Amina acquired battle skills while understudying with the soldiers of the Zazzau military.

Queen Amina, born around 1533 in Zazzau, now known as Zaria in the northern part of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Amina acquired battle skills while understudying with the soldiers of the Zazzau military.

Queen Amina, born around 1533 in Zazzau, now known as Zaria in the northern part of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Amina acquired battle skills while understudying with the soldiers of the Zazzau military. She personally led military expeditions of over 20,000 infantrymen to innumerable battles. For her bravery and accomplishments, a statue was built in her honour at the National Arts Theatre, Lagos, Nigeria, and several educational institutions in Nigeria bear her name.