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The More You Know: Queen Nzinga

16 Nov 201829 Jan 2019 / Peaks Journal / Leave a comment

Queen Nzinga was born sometime between 1580 and 1583. She was one of several children of Ngola (king) Kia Samba, who ruled over the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms.  Her father, Ngola Kiluanji Kia Samba, reigned during a time of constant conflict with the Portuguese, who'd arrived in Angola in the late 14th century. Her brother, … Continue reading The More You Know: Queen Nzinga

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