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1/ Amina was born to the ruler of Turunku, around 1533 in Zazzau (now known as Zaria, a province in Northern Nigeria).
When her father died, her brother took the throne but Amina chose to spend her time honing her military skills with the warriors of the Zazzau army.
When her father died, her brother took the throne but Amina chose to spend her time honing her military skills with the warriors of the Zazzau army.
2/ Upon the death of her brother, Amina had grown into a fierce warrior & earned the respect of the Zazzau army, so she was able to take the throne.
It has been said that she refused marriage & would take a lover after every battle,...
It has been said that she refused marriage & would take a lover after every battle,...
3/ ...spend a night with him & then have him killed the next morning.
There are different accounts as to how and where she died. One account was ..... read the rest of the story here 👉🏾 nigeriaat60.oandoplc.com/folklore
#OandoIsNigeria #60Together #NigeriaAt60
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There are different accounts as to how and where she died. One account was ..... read the rest of the story here 👉🏾 nigeriaat60.oandoplc.com/folklore
#OandoIsNigeria #60Together #NigeriaAt60
@edquest_ng
The wait is over!!
At Oando, we believe it is pertinent to first understand where we come from to be united in the journey to our destination. Hinged on this idea, we present you nigeriaat60.oandoplc.com
At Oando, we believe it is pertinent to first understand where we come from to be united in the journey to our destination. Hinged on this idea, we present you nigeriaat60.oandoplc.com
A portal to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th year of independence from British colonial rule and to celebrate her rich cultural heritage. It is designed to be interactive and educative, exploring the country’s history by highlighting heroes, major milestones and cultures.
It is a call to action for Nigerians at home and in diaspora to channel our resources towards a more progressive future.
nigeriaat60.oandoplc.com
#OandoIsNigeria #60Together #NigeriaAt60
nigeriaat60.oandoplc.com
#OandoIsNigeria #60Together #NigeriaAt60
‼️ICYMI: In partnership with @republicjournal, we are accepting essays exploring the current state of Nigeria, patriotism & how Nigerian citizens can channel resources towards a more progressive future, ahead of #NigeriaAt60
Link: republic.com.ng/august-septemb…
Link: republic.com.ng/august-septemb…
2/❓What do you need to do?
Send an analytical and engaging essay of 800 to 1000 words that provides a progressive roadmap across the following lenses:
👉🏾 Culture & Society e.g. promoting our thriving cultural landscapes as sources of identity, representation & national pride.
Send an analytical and engaging essay of 800 to 1000 words that provides a progressive roadmap across the following lenses:
👉🏾 Culture & Society e.g. promoting our thriving cultural landscapes as sources of identity, representation & national pride.
3/ 👉🏾 Gender e.g. the key steps Nigeria must take to establish more gender-inclusive, progressive communities; the historical contributions of female leaders to the public sphere.
👉🏾 History e.g. the historical significance of Nigerian independence 60 years on.
👉🏾 History e.g. the historical significance of Nigerian independence 60 years on.
