14 Most powerful Women in African history 

Nefertiti

Nefertiti, (which name means beautiful woman, has come) from the queen of Egypt and wife of Pharaoh, from around 13, 53 to 13, 36 B.C., she and her husband established a court of Atin the Sun God and promote that Egyptian artwork that was radically different from its predecessors.

 A bust of Nefertiti is one of the most iconic symbols of Egypt's. Known as the ruler of the Nile and daughter of gods, Nefertiti acquired unprecedented power and is believed to have held Ihor statues to declare himself. Nefertiti was married to a cunnington around 1357 B.C. and was later promoted to be his queen in the fourth year of Akhenaten's rain, the same God Aton became the dominant national God to King led a religious revolution close to all that temples and promote an 18th century Rome.

The Vatican had played a prominent role in the old religion and discontinued in the new system. She worshipped alongside her husband and held a usual kingly position of priests of atin by the 12th year of Akhenaten's reign, Nefertiti enjoyed unprecedented power, and there was evidence that she may have even been elevated to the status of Corrigendum Equal in status to the pharaoh himself.

 She's often depicted on temple walls in the same size as him, signifying her importance and has shown alone worshipping the God atan.

 Despite her great power, Nefertiti disappeared from all descriptions after 12 years. The reason for her disappearance is unknown and continues to remain a matter of speculation and debates.

Idia

Idia was the mother of a Sigee, the oba Beinin, who rose from 1504 to 1550 in Present-day, southern Nigeria. she played a very significant role in the rise and reign of her son. Ida has been described as a great warrior who fought relentlessly before and during her son's reign as the order of Edo people. When oba usamra died, he left behind two powerful sons to dispute over who would become king. 

His son is Sigee controlled Benin City, while another son, was based in the equally important city of Udoh, 

 Idia Mobilize an army around ACG at Romare on the river. Osei, which defeated Aharon and Obai Siggie, became the sixth thinking of the Benin Kingdom. Subsequently, the never ending Gullah people sent warriors across the Biner River to wrestle control of Benyus northern territories. A Sieger conquered Ghana, re-establishing the unity and military strength of the kingdom. 

His mother, Idia, received as much of the credit for these victories as a politician, And  with her medicinal knowledge, were viewed as critical element of  success on the battlefield.

 Idia became the first queen mother of Benine, when a senior conferred upon her the Eobard title and the palace for her as a queen mother.

Nandi

Nandi was a daughter of a chief of the Longini tribe and the mother of the famous Shachar King of the Zulus in 1787, Nandi's son Shaka was born out of wedlock and she suffered great humiliation and rejection. The women and singers also didn't waste time mocking Nandi, but she was resilient. 

However, she still had good values into her son, Shapin him into one of the greatest leaders in Africa. Nandi always reminded her son that despite his circumstances, he would one day be a great king. When Shachar became king, Nandi was exercised a great deal of influence over affairs of the kingdom during her son's reign. She and other women surrounding Shachar were put in charge of the military and given the power to govern while Shachar was on the campaign.

 It is said that Nandi was an influence in matters of moderation in shackles. Life suggest in various political compromises to him, rather than encouraging violent actions through Nandi standing beside Shakar, the kingdom grew over a short period of 12 years. It is quite understandable that King shackled women in high esteem because he understood the power and resilience.

 Nandi is popular for her strong will and resilience. Nandi died in 1827 and her death was deeply mourned by her son and the Zulu people.

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