
Thandiwe Muriu Kenya, 1990
35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in
“You must act as if it is impossible to fail.”
African Proverb
chiefs to strong political leaders, all of whom have left behind successful
legacies.
Female pharaohs, such as Cleopatra and Nefertiti ruled ancient Egypt.
Queen Nzinga, the warrior queen, commanded an army composed
almost entirely of women and was a fierce barrier against enslavement
of her Congolese people. In Kenya, Chief Wangu defied societal norms,
becoming the only female tribal leader during the fight for independence
in a time when the position was held exclusively by men.
Her Everlasting Legacy honours all these African female leaders of the
ages, whose long-lasting impact have shaped the collective heritage of
the continent and became the centre points of African legacy. Their
contributions inspire generations to come, serving as an inspiring highlight to the strength and leadership capabilities of women.