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Sarraounia (a title indicating a female chief, nowadays referring mostly to this Sarraounia) was the “panther queen” of the Azna people. Credited with sorcerous powers, she had been to the “protect my people” rodeo many times before — she’d first driven off the Tuareg, who routinely attempted raids on her village; then the Fulani ...
Jan 30, 2023 · She was born with yellow eyes like a panther; hence the panther became Azna’s symbol. She was the focus of the 1986 movie Sarraounia, which is based on the same-titled book by Nigerien author Abdoulaye Mamani.
Oct 6, 2022 · Sarraounia Mangou was one of the few African tribal leaders who fought and resisted the advances of French expansionists Paul Voulet and Julien Chanoine at the battle of lougou
His film, Sarraounia (1987), portrays a nineteenth-century African queen who resists French colonialism. The picture received a number of prizes, including the highest award at the 10th Pan-African Film Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO).
Mar 2, 2022 · She was born with yellow eyes, like those of a panther and so the panther became the symbol of the Azna. She led her people in the Battle of Lougou in 1899 where she faced French colonial forces from the Voulet–Chanoine Mission.
Jun 12, 2019 · Once an obscure female ruler in the annals of Nigerien history, Sarraounia became a pan-African symbol of both colonial resistance and female leadership. [4] Sarraounia’s courageous example is an inspiration to anyone who is fighting for freedom against great odds.
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Sep 10, 2020 · 54. 5.5K views 4 years ago #ripchadwickboseman #UNTOLD #blackpanther. In another episode of #UNTOLD, we tell the story of the "Panther warrior" Sarraounia Mangou. We dive into her legend, the...
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