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Meet Hajiya Hadiza Ahmad the fearless queen of kunbwada kingdom in Northern Nigeria where men can't rule.
It's said that an ancient curse has kept men away from the throne; anyone who tries dies within a few days under mysterious circumstances
Since its conquest by Princess Magajiya Maimuna of Zaria, Kunbwada has been ruled by women for at least six successive generations.
Since its conquest by Princess Magajiya Maimuna of Zaria, Kunbwada has been ruled by women for at least six successive generations.
Her father, Amadu Kumbwada suffered same fate years ago when he expressed an interest in succeeding his mother who was then alive.
For just disclosing his intentions, he suddenly fell ill and was rushed to another kingdom where he got better. He, however, never returned.
For just disclosing his intentions, he suddenly fell ill and was rushed to another kingdom where he got better. He, however, never returned.
His daughter is now the queen after inheriting the throne following her grandmother’s death. Her grandmother served as queen for 73 years and died when she was 113.
Hadiza, who is now the only traditional woman ruler in conservative Northern Nigeria, has ruled the kingdom for 21 years, with over 3,000 subjects who are mostly poor farmers.
