Laws of power by NGALIFOUROU
Ngalifourou · The 50 Laws of African Power · Queen of the Teke Kingdom (Congo) NGALIFOUROU ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Queen of the Teke kingdom (Congo), guardian of traditions, resistant to colonisation 1892-1956Reign (64 years) 1899Treaty of Brazzaville TribesTeke Federation SpiritualityGuardian of relics 1956Death “My kingdom is not […]
Laws of power by FATIMA SOUDI BINT ABDERREMANE
Fatima Soudi bint Abderremane · The 50 Laws of African Power · Sultana of the Comoros FATIMA SOUDI BINT ABDERREMANE ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Sultana and regent of Grande Comore, architect of Comorian resistance 1842-1874Regency and reign 3 islandsUnifying diplomacy 1845Protection treaty (refused) IslamDefence of qadis 1874Death – […]
Laws of power by Dada Masiti
Dada Masiti · The 50 Laws of African Power · Mystic Poetess of East Africa DADA MASITI ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Sufi poetess, scholar, guardian of Swahili culture (Lamu, Kenya) 40+Known poems 19th c.Sufism 1850-1919Life BrawaniSwahili dialect ScholarSpiritual authority “The poet’s pen is stronger than the colonist’s sword.” […]
Laws of power by ANYENTYUWE
Anyentyuwe · The 50 Laws of African Power · Teacher, Feminist, Cultural Memory ANYENTYUWE ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Mpongwe teacher, feminist, guardian of Gabonese knowledge 1858-1904Life 1880Teacher Baraka MissionSchool UNESCOWomen in History “I prefer truth to popularity.” The 50 Hidden Laws · Embodied by Anyentyuwe Each law below […]
Laws of power by FADIMATA “DISCO” WALET OUMAR
Fadimata “Disco” Walet Oumar · The 50 Laws of African Power · Tuareg Culture and Artistic Leadership FADIMATA “DISCO” WALET OUMAR ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Tuareg singer, guardian of Tamasheq culture, artist of resistance 1980-2020Career ExileMali → Mauritania → France 2009Music Prize Albums+6 UNESCOIntangible Heritage “I sing so […]
Laws of power by RADHA POONOOSAMY
Radha Poonoosamy · The 50 Laws of African Power · Civil Rights in the Indian Ocean RADHA POONOOSAMY ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Civil rights activist, trade unionist, feminist icon of Mauritius 1970-2016Activism 1975First strike FeminismJustice for women Indian OceanRegional figure “Equality is not begged for. It is conquered, […]
Laws of power by CHARLOTTE MAXEKE
Charlotte Maxeke · The 50 Hidden Laws of African Power · Education & Mobilisation in South Africa CHARLOTTE MAXEKE ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Pioneer of education, political organiser, Mother of the South African nation 1905University degree 1918Founded Bantu Women’s League 1913Anti‑pass march 1939Passed away in Johannesburg “This work […]
Laws of power by NTEBOGANG RATSHOSA
Ntebogang Ratshosa · The 50 Laws of African Power · Regent of the BaNgwaketse NTEBOGANG RATSHOSA ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Regent of the BaNgwaketse, pioneer of girls’ education (Botswana) 1924-1931Regency +15Schools founded AgainstPolygamy & child marriage NegotiationsWith British protectorate 1979Death “The education of a woman is the education […]
Laws of power by LALLA MANOUBIA
Lalla Manoubia · The 50 Laws of African Power · Spiritual Prestige in Tunisia LALLA MANOUBIA ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Spiritual prestige, charity, social influence (Tunisia, 13th century) 13th c.Sufi saint CharityPoor & sick ZawiyaPilgrimage site Free womanUnmarried, traveler InfluenceHafsid sultans “Wealth is a veil, poverty is a […]
Laws of power by SAYYIDA AL HURRA
Huda Sharawi · The 50 Laws of African Power · Pioneer of Egyptian Feminism HUDA SHARAWI ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Feminism, symbolic rupture, social reform 1923Veil removal 1923Egyptian Feminist Union 1879-1947Life Girls’ schoolsFoundation Women’s CongressRome 1923 “Removing my veil at the Cairo station was to say: Egyptian women […]