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Hotel Matamba, Brühl
April 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Nzinga Mbande (c. 1583–1663) was a formidable 17th-century queen who ruled the kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba in present-day Angola. Known for her fierce resistance against Portuguese colonial forces, she was a skilled military leader, diplomat, and strategist.

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Nzinga Mbande: Warrior Queen and Diplomat of Ndongo and Matamba Nzinga Mbande (c. 1583–1663) was a formidable 17th-century queen who ruled the kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba in present-day Angola. Known for her fierce resistance against Portuguese colonial forces, she was a skilled military leader, diplomat, and strategist. Ascending to power during a period of intense conflict, Nzinga forged alliances with neighboring African states and even the Dutch to challenge Portuguese attempts to dominate the region. She adeptly negotiated treaties while maintaining her people’s sovereignty and led troops personally in battle, often disguising herself as a warrior. Nzinga’s leadership extended beyond warfare; she implemented social reforms, embraced Christianity for political leverage, and promoted the welfare of her subjects. Her legacy is one of resilience and defiance in the face of European imperialism.
January 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Nzinga Ana de Sousa Mbande (1583 – 1663) ruled as a queen of the Ambundu Kingdoms of Ndongo (1624–1663) and Matamba (1631–1663), located in present-day northern Angola. She was trained in military and political affairs from childhood and conducted many military campaigns. #CelebratingWomen
March 21, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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"matamba africa"!

Sagt Euch nichts?

Mir auch nicht, riecht aber gut, in der Sauna 😌

#Montagslächeln
Selfie in der Sauna im Badetuch auf einer Mosaikbank
February 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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"Ela é Matamba,
Ela é Oyá,
Ela é Iansã desse jacutá,
Ela é Matamba do cabelo louro,
Senhora dos ventos e da espada de ouro"

⚡🌪️🔥 #art #artbr #iansã
October 24, 2024 at 12:47 PM
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Nzinga von Odongo
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Nzinga von Ndongo und Matamba – Wikipedia
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December 27, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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🎙️ Matamba
🎶 Awakening

#matamba #awakening #rootarecords #bolivia #jamaica #rootsreggae #music

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Matamba - Awakening [Irie Yute Tapes] 2024
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July 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba - Wikipedia
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December 27, 2024 at 3:10 PM
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Ana Nzinga (also known as Nzinga Mbande or Njinga Mbandi; c. 1583 – 1663) was an Angolan queen, diplomat, and military strategist who ruled the kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba in central Angola.

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#BlackHistoryMonth
Ana Nzinga (also known as Nzinga Mbande or Njinga Mbandi; c. 1583 – 1663) was an Angolan queen, diplomat, and military strategist who ruled the kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba in central Angola. She is celebrated for her exceptional political acumen, resistance to Portuguese colonization, and efforts to protect her people during the rise of the transatlantic slave trade. Nzinga’s reign balanced diplomacy and armed resistance. She forged alliances with the Imbangala warriors and later with the Dutch West India Company, leveraging these ties to resist Portuguese expansion. Despite temporary setbacks, she maintained control of Matamba, transforming it into a prosperous, trade-oriented kingdom and a haven for escaped slaves and refugees. After decades of conflict, Nzinga signed a peace treaty with Portugal in 1657, securing recognition of her rule. In her final years, she promoted Christianity and political stability, laying foundations for Matamba’s longevity.
February 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Eu ando de mãos dadas com a tempestade.
O vento não me assusta. O vento me acolhe, me abraça, me fortalece e me faz enxergar a minha grandeza.
Que nessa vida, e em todas as outras se existir, eu seja de Matamba!

Mam’etu Mukua’Ita Matamba ⚡️ 🇦🇴
October 2, 2024 at 8:19 AM
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LGBTQ Global book Odyssey…
LGBTQ, everywhere, always.
Queen Nzinga of Ndongo & Matamba (Angola)
King Mwanga II of Buganda (Uganda)
David and Jonathan of the ancient kingdom of Israel
Caesar of Rome

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September 22, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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First an ambassador to Portugal for her father and brother, Nzinga was proud and clever with a strategic mind. She took the throne when her brother died, and staved off Portuguese attempts to conquer Ndongo and Matamba, fighting off their slavers and armies. #WyrdWednesday
A statue of Nzinga holding an axe, looking determinedly to the horizon.
June 10, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Next is a clay sculpture of Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba, a historical warrior queen from Central Africa in the 1600s. #history #african #blackwoman #warriorwoman #sculpture #art
April 18, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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17 décembre 1663 : Mort de Njinga, reine du Ndongo et du Matamba (actuel Angola).
Peu connue en Occident, elle est un symbole national angolais et l'une des figures de la résistance africaine face au colonialisme, en raison de son long combat contre les Portugais.
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Image représentant Njinga, reine du Ndongo et du Matamba (actuel Angola), portant une tenue royale traditionnelle. Elle arbore une coiffe colorée rouge avec des petites plumes bleues, ainsi qu'une robe verte. Elle est également parée de bijoux, dont des colliers et une grande broche. Le fond est uni pour mettre en valeur la reine.
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Calendário Afrocentrado traz personalidades negras e marcos históricos mês a mês
Em janeiro, Nzinga Mbande, rainha dos reinos Ndongo e Matamba, atual Angola, liderou a resistência contra a invasão portuguesa do século 17. Em fevereiro de 2020, Jaqueline Goes de Jesus, ao lado de Ester Sabino,...
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January 4, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Caboclo é da morunganga,
êta deme,
ô, Iansã, olha a Matamba,
êta demeeee
November 4, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba - You're Dead to Me
Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba - You're Dead to Me
Join Greg Jenner in 17th-century West Africa to meet the warrior queen, Njinga.
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December 7, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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»afrikanisches Hotel Matamba«,
June 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Ya debe estar muerto. Igual que Matamba y un testigo de Alvaro.
August 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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#TodayInQueerHistory
December 17 (1663)
#OTD Njinga Ana de Sousa Mbande, Ngola (or king) of Ndongo and Matamba, died.

She is known for her strategic prowess.

She also has an enduring queer legacy: dressing in masc regalia, dressing her hareem of men in feminine attire and resisting colonisation.
A portrait of njinga in her ruling regalia
December 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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» Nouvel article: Ana María Matamba (1720-1810), travailleuse esclavagisée afro-colombienne.
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ana_Mar%C3%ADa_Matamba
December 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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My book has a cover and she’s just beautiful

Published 8 May in the UK and 3 June in the US

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Colour image of Njinga (ruler of Ndongo & Matamba) on a blue book cover against a lighter blue background. The cover reads ‘when we ruled, the rise and fall of twelve African queens and warriors, Paula Akpan’
February 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Women's History Month – March 25

Queen Nzinga Mbande, Leader of the Ambundu Kingdoms of the Ndongo and Matamba
March 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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17 décembre 1663 : Mort de Njinga, reine du Ndongo et du Matamba (actuel Angola).
Peu connue en Occident, elle est un symbole national angolais et l'une des figures de la résistance africaine face au colonialisme, en raison de son long combat contre les Portugais. #CeJourLà
Image représentant Njinga, reine du Ndongo et du Matamba (actuel Angola), portant une tenue royale traditionnelle. Elle arbore une coiffe colorée rouge avec des petites plumes bleues, ainsi qu'une robe verte. Elle est également parée de bijoux, dont des colliers et une grande broche. Le fond est uni pour mettre en valeur la reine.
December 17, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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1663: Nzinga, a Mbundu queen, died in Matamba. Today she is considered the “mother of the nation” in Angola. #WomensHistory #BlackHistory
December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM