When we ruled: the rise and fall of twelve African queens and warriors

Delve into the fascinating history of queens and warriors who ruled vast swathes of the African continent with reigns spanning pre-colonial Nigeria, the villages of Rwanda, the hills of Madagascar and apartheid South Africa.

Join Paula Akpan as she brings to life a world of powerful queens, offering rich insights into life in these regions, how these rulers came to power, and how women took centre stage in influencing the futures of their people.

Paula Akpan (she/her) is a Black British historian and writer who gained a distinction in her fully funded MA in Black British History. She has written for Vogue, Teen Vogue, The Independent, Stylist, VICE, i-D, Bustle, Time Out London and more. She is also a published essayist and has contributed to the anthology Loud Black Girls and The Queer Bible.

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