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Warrior Women

Female military leaders, armies, and strategists who defended or expanded kingdoms.

Warrior Queens of Africa: Women Who Commanded Armies

August 17, 2026 | Warrior Women | B'Dora Mnemon

Which African women actually commanded armies — Amanirenas, Njinga, Yaa Asantewaa, the Agojie of Dahomey — and which “warrior queens” are legend. Sourced and separated.

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