New Netflix series African Queens tells the story of Njinga – Africana55 Radio

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Queen Nzinga ruled over a large kingdom in south-west Africa in the 16th Century.

She was the first female African leader to be recognised by European powers.

A new Netflix series, executive produced by Jada Pinkett-Smith, tells her story.

BBC Focus on Africa radio spoke to the actor who plays the queen, Adesuwa Oni, and one of the series writers, Peres Owino.

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