Njinga Mbande was a diplomat and a military chief from the 17th century in the territory which is now known as Angola. Her primary enemy was the colonial power which was taking over her kingdom and her people. She fought the Portuguese through military actions and diplomacy until her death at 82.
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Carla Fernandes and Gwendolin Hilse contributed to this package. It is part of DW's special series "African Roots", dedicated to African history, a cooperation with the Gerda Henkel Foundation.