From discerning tradesmen to distinguished scholars – here are just a few of the fascinating figures from African history of legendary African rulers. Queen Hatshepsut, legendary African Ruler. 6.Warrior Queen AminaAmina, or Aminatu, was a warrior queen of the Zaria Emirate, which is in modern day Nigeria. 9.Cetshwayo kaMpandeShaka may be the best known Zulu, but he is not the only legendary Zulu king. Cetshwayo, legendary African Ruler, in Cape Town shortly after his capture in the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 03, 2019 12:56 UTC