Name: Emperor Menelik II
Place: Ethiopia, Africa
Time: 1844 - 1913 A.D.
Emperor Menelik II developed Ethiopia into a securely
structured, technologically advanced African state. So it comes as no surprise to hear that Emperor Menelik II and his African
army successfully defended Ethiopia from Italian imperialists at the Battle of Adwa in 1896. After slaying the Italians on the
battlefield, Menelik proudly declared the absolute independence of Ethiopia and continued on with the defense and technological advancement
of this great African nation.
Name: Queen Anne Zingha
Place: Angola, Africa
Time: 1588 -1663 A.D.
For approximately 50 years, Queen Anne Zingha ruled her
Empire in Angola. She was well known for her astuteness, cunning, intelligence and fighting spirit, all of which she had
to use to defend her country against the Portuguese. Queen Zingha fought with the Portuguese for much of her life to protect
her borders and stunt the slave trade. She personally led her army in many battles, where she demanded her African soldiers as
well as her enemies address her as King Ann Zingha, not Queen.
Name: King Cetewayo
Place: Zululand, South Africa
Time: ~1826 - 1884 A.D.
King Cetewayo, the nephew of the great warrior
King Chaka Zulu, massacred English soldiers during several different wars to protect his people and land
from their attempted invasions. This African King banned all foreign missionaries from Zululand as he realized their ultimate
deceit. During a brief skirmish with France, Cetewayo killed France's royal successor, Prince Napoleon. England's Queen
Victoria grew impressed with King Cetewayo's honor, valor and spirit and ultimately he visited England as her guest. He
was showered with gifts by Englishmen who knew England's invasions of Africa were violations of the human spirit and
was tentatively listened to during engagements all across their country.
