Queen Amina (also known as Queen Aminatu) was the eldest daughter of Queen Bakwa Turunku, founder of the Zazzau Kingdom in Nigeria. After the death of her parents, Amina’s brother, Karami, became king. At that time, Amina already had the reputation of a fierce warrior woman, well known for her great military skills. Following the death of her brother in 1576, she ascended the throne as queen. During her reign, the kingdom expanded into new territories and controlled major trading routes around the Saharan Region, generating significant wealth. Today, she represents the strength and spirit of womanhood, and is fondly known as “a woman as capable as a man.” In the city of Lagos, a statue of Amina, proudly brandishing her sword on a horse, has been erected to immortalize the legendary African queen.