African Queens plot
This documentary series explores the lives of prominent and iconic African queens. The series is a mix of dramatization and documentary and includes interviews with experts and re-enacted scenes. The series begins with the life of Njinga, the complex, captivating and fearless 17th century warrior queen of Ndongo and Matamba, in modern-day Angola. Njinga, the country's first female ruler, gained a reputation for her blend of political and diplomatic skill with military prowess and became an icon of resistance.