Amina Sukhera (also called Aminatu) was a Muslim princess of the royal family of Zazzau (now Zaria), in what is now northeast Nigeria.^[1] She was born c. 1533 and is estimated to have died around 1610. The Arabic female name Amina means truthful and trustworthy. Amina may refer to: Amina, a Nigerian princess Aminah bint Wahb, the mother of prophet Muhammad Amiina, a Icelandic quartet Amina Annabi, a French-Tunisian singer Amina - Chechen Republic Online, a Chechen web portal Amina Harris, a female rap artist Category: ... There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ... Zaria or Zoria is the Slavic goddess of beauty, very popular in Eastern Slavic mythology. ... Events January 25 - King Henry VIII of England marries Anne Boleyn, his second Queen consort. ... // Events January 7 - Galileo Galilei discovers the Galilean moons of Jupiter. ...

Military career

When Amina was six years old her mother, Bakwa Turunku, became queen. During this point in her life, she became involved in the Zazzau military, earning much admiration for her bravery. Her military achievements brought her great wealth and power. Zaria is a premier city of Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria. ...

She is credited as the architect of the earthen walls around the city of Zaria, for which the providence is named. These walls are often referred to as Ganuwar Amina. It is a subject of debate as to whether or not Amina was actually queen, but she was responsible for conquering many of the cities in the area surrounding Zazzau. Zaria or Zoria is the Slavic goddess of beauty, very popular in Eastern Slavic mythology. ...

According to those who believe that she did ascend to the throne, in her thirty-four year reign she expanded the domain of Zazzau to its largest size. Some sources state that her main focus was not on the annexation of neighboring lands, but on forcing local rulers to accept vassal status and permit Hausa traders safe passage.^[2] Look up vassal in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Hausa are a Sahelian people chiefly located in the West African regions of northern Nigeria and southeastern Niger. ...

Legacy

The introduction of kola nuts into cultivation in the area is attributed to Amina. A statue at the National Arts Theatre in Lagos State honors her, and multiple educational institutions bear her name.^[3] Species See text Kola nut (Cola) is a genus of about 125 species of trees native to the tropical rainforests of Africa, classified in the family Malvaceae, subfamily Sterculioideae (or treated in the separate family Sterculiaceae). ... North view The National Arts Theatre is the primary centre for the performing arts in Nigeria. ... // History Lagos State, Nigeria was created on May 27, 1967 by virtue of State (Creation and Transitional Provisions) Decree No. ...

References

1. ^ PBS.org - Global Connections: Roles of Muslim Women
2. ^ Distinguished Women of the Past - Amina Sarauniya Zazzua
3. ^ Jones, David E (2000). Women Warriors: A History. Brassey's, 84. ISBN 1574882066.