Name: African Queens: Njinga
Genre: Documentaries
Released: 2023-2-15

African Queens: Njinga

Executive produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, this documentary series about Queen Njinga of Angola unfolds via interviews and reenactments.

Starring: Jada Pinkett Smith, Adesuwa Oni, Philips Nortey

Trailers

46m
1. Death of a King
In the kingdom of Ndongo, the king becomes a target as the opposition grows stronger. With loyalties divided at home, Njinga seeks a new ally on her own.
49m
2. Power is Not Given
A desperate Mbande asks for help from Njinga, who attempts to make peace with the Portuguese. After an unexpected death, Njinga takes on a pivotal role.
45m
3. The Blood Oath
Now on the throne, Njinga must grow her army and solidify her power. In need of resources, she makes sacrifices and strikes a deal with a former enemy.
44m
4. Legacy
Tensions run high as Njinga negotiates with a European power to save her own as she moves to establish an independent kingdom and be recognized as queen.

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Historical Documentaries, Documentary Series, Social & Cultural Docs

Thought-provoking, Exciting, Social & Cultural, Royalty, 17th Century, Daytime Emmy Winner, Historical, Documentary Series

German, English - Audio Description, English [Original]

Arabic, English, Finnish, Russian, Swedish, Ukrainian

Jada Pinkett Smith, Adesuwa Oni, Philips Nortey, Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele, Chipo Kureya, Eshe Asante, Marilyn Nnadebe, Thabo Rametsi