Nefertiti: Royal Queen of Egypt

4 Queen Makeda also accompanied Solomon throughout his kingdom.Not long after the encounter, the Queen, dying of thirst, searched the palace for water.At this time, Ethiopia was second only to Egypt in power and fame.CLEOPATRA VII QUEEN OF KEMET (Ancient Egypt the land of the blacks) (69-30 B.In ancient times, royal visits were very significant ceremonial affairs.Song of Solomon) Although most of Black history is suppressed, distorted or ignored by an ungrateful modern world,

some African traditions are so persistent that all of the power and deception of the Western academic establishment have failed to stamp them out.And his famous line has continued down to the 20th century when, even now, the ruler of Ethiopia is the "conquering lion of Judah" descended directly from King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.She is credited with popularizing the earthen city wall fortifications, which became characteristic of Hausa city-states since then.Would that I could remain here always, if but as the humblest of your workers, so that I could always hear your words and obey you.

They're known as "ganuwar Amina", or Amina's walls.6 The following day as the Queen and her entourage prepared to leave Israel, the King placed a ring on her hand and stated, "If you have a son, give this to him and send him to me.Queen Bakwa died around 1566 and the reign of Zazzua passed to her younger brother Karama.Hence, King Solomon was enthralled by Ethiopia's beautiful people, rich history, deep spiritual tradition and wealth.But one of the greatest generals of the ancient world was also the Empress of Ethiopia.Speaking of the value of her visit with the King and her administration for him, Queen Makeda stated: "My Lord, how happy I am.1 Solomon sent for Tamrin who "packed up stores of valuables including ebony, sapphires and red gold, which he took to Jerusalem to sell to the king.The meal lasted for several hours and featured hot, spicy foods that were certain to make all who ate thirsty and sleepy (as King Solomon had planned.Under your influence I am placing new values on life.He vowed to honor her chastity, 

but also requested that she not take anything in the palace.The resistance to the southward spread of Islam was so great in some areas that some of the wives of African kings committed to avoid falling into the hands of the Berbers and Arabs who showed no mercy to the people who would not be converted to Islam HATSHEPSUT QUEEN OF KEMET (Ancient Egypt the land of the blacks) (1503-1482 B.However, it was not in war, but in her aspiration to ascend to the "Heru (Horus) consciousness," she displayed the strength that has given her a place in history.The most famous of her commercial ventures was the Punt expedition in which goods and produce were acquired from the rich market there to be brought back to Kemet.I Kings 10:10 adds: "She gave the king 120 talents of gold, and of spices very great store and precious stones; there came no more such abundance of spices as these which the Queen of Sheba gave Solomon.When Karama died after a ten-year rule, Amina became queen of Zazzua.It is said that while Solomon intended to provide his son with a relic, the sons of the counselors, angry at having to leave their homes and go to Sheba with Menelik, actually stole the real Ark and took it to Ethiopia.One thousand years before Christ,

Ethiopia was ruled by a line of virgin queens.It was covered with silken carpets, adorned with fringes of gold and silver, and studded with diamonds and pearls.Solomon had a harem of over 700 wives and concubines, yet, he was enamored by the young Black virgin from Ethiopia.How happy I am when I interrogate you!A special apartment was built for her lodging while she remained in his country.Nevertheless, the Jewish monarch wished to plant his seed in Makeda, so that he might have a son from her regal African lineage.Queen Kahina was of the Hebrew faith and she never abandoned her religion.Although her mother's reign was known for peace and prosperity, Amina also chose to learn military skills from the warriors.

With the title came the responsibility for a ward in the city and daily councils with other officials.From this she listened while he delivered judgments.I am black but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, As the tents of Kedar, As the curtains of Solomon, Look not upon me because I am black Because the sun hath scorched me.One such story is that of Makeda, the Queen of Sheba, and King Solomon of Israel.Solomon therefore called his leaders and nobles and announced that, since he was sending his first born son back to Ethiopia, 

he wanted all of them to send their firstborn sons "to be his counselors and officers.He halted his armies at the borders of Ethiopia and did not invade to meet the waiting black armies with their Queen in personal command.She is mostly remembered as "Amina, Yar Bakwa ta san rana," meaning "Amina, daughter of Nikatau, a woman as capable as a man.Even before becoming legal ruler, Hatshepsut, was actively pushing things dearest to the hearts of all Africans leaders: the expansion of foreign trade, international diplomatic relations, perfection of national defense, vast public building programs, securing the South and the North through either peace or war and, one of her "pet projects", building a great navy for both commerce and war.

While it would appear that her opponents were not antagonistic regarding her sex, they were so regarding her non-aggressive philosophy.They are excellence itself.She agreed as long as they would sleep in separate beds and the king would not seek to take advantage of her.This formidable black Queen Candace, was world famous as a military tactician and field commander.Black women of antiquity were legendary for their beauty and power.Alexander reached Kemet 

(Ancient Egypt) in 332 B.Her opposition to the Arab incursion was purely nationalistic, since she favored neither Christians nor Moslems.She came to power at the tender age of seventeen and the most popular of seven queens to have had this name.Legend has it that Alexander could not entertain even the possibilty of having his world fame and unbroken chain of victories marred by risking a defeat, at last, by a woman.She was also known to be a great linguist and was instumental in making Kemet(Egypt) into the world number one super power at that time.Although accustomed to the grandeur and luxury of Egypt and Ethiopia, Tamrin was still impressed by King Solomon and his young nation.In I Kings 10:1-2, the Bible tells us: " And when the Queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord, she came to prove him with hard questions.I discover added lustre in the pearl; a greater radiance in the morning star, 

and a softer harmony in the moonlight.He was especially interested in engaging in commerce with one of Queen Makeda's subjects, an important merchant by the name of Tamrin.Although he held elaborate banquets in her honor and wined, dined and otherwise entertained her during the length of her visit, they both knew that, according to Ethiopian tradition, the Queen must remain chaste.How happy when you answer me.Since the meal ended very late,

the king invited Queen Makeda to stay overnight in the palace in his quarters.Makeda reluctantly admitted the truth of this and apologized for her mistake, begging for water for her parched throat.Responding to her quest for knowledge, Solomon had a throne set up for the queen beside his.In her thirty-four year reign, she expanded the domain of Zazzua to its largest size ever.Its wealth was due to trade of mainly leather goods, cloth, kola, salt, horses and imported metals.

She was also provided with the best of food and eleven changes of garments daily.Her military achievements brought her great wealth and power.But above all else, he was deeply moved by Solomon's wisdom and compassion for his subjects.Your wisdom and goodness," she continued,

"are beyond all measure.While she was known as a "warrior" queen, her battles were engaged with her own rivals for the position of power in Kemetic hierarchy.Her main focus, however, was not on annexation of neighboring lands, but on forcing local rulers to accept vassal status and permit Hausa traders safe passage.Her success on most of these fronts made her one of the giants of the race.Upon returning to his country, Tamrin poured forth elaborate details about his trip to Queen Makeda.The Bible tells us that, during his reign, King Solomon of Israel decided to build a magnificent temple.One of the greatest queens of ancient Kemet was Queen Hatshepsut.She was so impressed by the exciting story that the great queen decided to visit King Solomon herself.She observed the wise, compassionate and spiritual ruler as he interacted with his subjects in everyday affairs.Even by ancient standards, however, Queen Makeda's visit Solomon was extraordinary.2 It turns out that Tamrin's visit was momentous.

During a prolonged stay in Israel, Tamrin observed the magnificent buildings and was intrigued by the Jewish people and their culture.And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bear spices and very much gold, and precious stones.King Solomon, and undoubtedly the Jewish people, were flabbergasted by this great woman and her people.

The Queen protested, of course, that surely the promise did not cover something so insignificant and plentiful as water, but Solomon argued that there was nothing in the world more valuable than water, for without it nothing could live.At this time Amina emerged as the leading warrior of Zazzua cavalry.Outraged by such a suggestion, the Queen protested that she was not a thief and then promised as requested.Her in 705 A.D by Hassen-ben-Numam ended one of the most violet attempts to save Africa for the Africans.She sent a message to Solomon to anoint their son as king of Ethiopia and to mandate that thenceforth only the males descended from their son should rule Sheba. 

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NANDI

QUEEN OF ZULULAND (Symbol of a woman of high esteem) (1778-1826)

Mother of the great leader Shaka Zulu. Nandi is the evalasting symbol of hard work patience and determination. She withstood and overcame many obsticles to raise to a position of power in all Zululand.

NEFERTARI

QUEEN OF KEMET (the land of the blacks) (1292-1225 B.C)