The ‘Grandmother’ of Zimbabwe who led the Shona against Cecil Rhodes and the invading English. Mme Nehanda (1862-1898) was a priestess and became a military leader of her people. She led a number of successful attacks on the English but was eventually captured and executed for not converting to their religion. A queen indeed! A phenomenal woman!! #GrandmotherOfZimbambwe (Refrences: The struggle for Zimbabwe : The Chimurenga War, David Martin & Phyllis Johnson, Zimbabwe Publishing House, 1981.

Women Leaders in African History, David Sweetman. General Publishing Company, Limited, 1984.

D.N. Beach , Kaguvi and Fort Mhondoro , Rhodesiana No. 27, December 1972.

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