Laws of power by Nanny of the Maroons
Nanny of the Maroons · The 50 Laws of African Power · Guerrilla Warfare and Liberation in the Diaspora NANNY OF THE MAROONS ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Spiritual and military leader, national heroine of Jamaica 1720-1740Peak of guerrilla warfare Nanny TownFortified village 1739 TreatyMaroon autonomy 1975National heroine $500 […]
Laws of power by La Mulatresse Solitude
La Mulâtresse Solitude · The 50 Laws of African Power · Resistance to Slavery in Guadeloupe LA MULÂTRESSE SOLITUDE ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Heroine of the anti‑slavery struggle in Guadeloupe, martyr of freedom 1802May 10 revolt 1794First abolition 1802Reestablishment of slavery PregnantIn combat MemorialACTe (Pointe-à-Pitre) “Better to die […]
Laws of power by Luisa Mahin
Luísa Mahin · The 50 Laws of African Power · Afro‑Brazilian Resistance LUÍSA MAHIN ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Afro‑Brazilian resistance fighter, mother of the Malês Revolt (1835) 1835Malês Revolt 1830‑1840Clandestine activism OriginWest Africa Luís GamaAbolitionist son SalvadorBahia, Brazil “Freedom is not begged for; it is conquered through fire […]
Laws of power by ALDA DO ESPÍRITO SANTO
Alda do Espírito Santo · The 50 Laws of African Power · Poetry and Independence in São Tomé ALDA DO ESPÍRITO SANTO ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Poetess, independence fighter, Santomean stateswoman 1975Independence WorksEngaged poetry 1990-1991Prime Minister AmbassadorPortugal, UN 2010Death “Poetry is a weapon. My homeland is written with […]
Laws of power by ROSE LOKISSIM
Rose Lokissim · The 50 Laws of African Power · Memory and Resilience Against Dictatorship ROSE LOKISSIM ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Chadian resistance fighter, martyr of the Hissène Habré dictatorship, guardian of memory 1980-1986Resistance 1984Arrest 1986Execution 2016Justice (Habré trial) TestimonySymbol of the fight against impunity “I am not […]
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 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, […]