An interesting story about an ancient kingdom where only a woman can become king. No man sits on the throne of Kumbwada. Kumbwada is an ancient kingdom in Niger, a state in northern Nigeria. Every man who tries to rule dies, dies; Many tried but lost their lives. According to legend, Maimuna lost the two brothers she had placed on the throne and was forced to remain in the city as queen until her death 83 years later.
A curse is said to be responsible for this “ban” imposed on the men who ruled as kings in Kumbwada.
When Prince Amadu Kumbwada declared his intention to succeed his mother, the queen, on the throne of Kumbwada in 1958, he immediately fell ill and was expelled from the kingdom; he never returned. Kumbwada has been ruled by women for at least six successive generations since its conquest by Princess Magajiya Maimuna of Zaria; the last queen, Queen Hajiya’s grandmother, died at the age of 113.
This is the story of Nigeria and Africa. Let’s accept it, knowing that there is beauty in history. We should all know our history and make sure we understand the past of the country where we were all born.
