From Queen Moremi Ajasoro the Queen of Ife whose beauty disarmed their enemies to Queen Nandi the mother of the Great Shaka Zulu and icon of resilience and strength to Ranavalona 1 of Magadascar the commoner who became Queen and defied colonial invaders to the famous Amazons of Dahomey the all-female army whose exploits dumbfounded Europeans and terrified their enemies, Africa has a rich history of strong, brave and remarkable women. (Historical Biography)