@@yyg4632 she’s the legacy we have. Angola was a mashup of different kingdoms, but none of them was as remarkable as her. Most of them failed to fight back. She was a great strategist, as prolly was the only ruler that enjoyed and lived as an independent ruler in Angola. (The western part of it, cuz eastern Angola was never colonized).
As a life-long student at age 78, it is refreshing and rewarding, when I can learn something new. Thank you for your insight into the pulse of history that I never knew about.
Thank you for this accurately presented representation of Queen Nzinga! Many people still think of Africa as a small country existing on primitive means. They do not understand how rich the culture and history is of this great continent.
@@fendisommers2613 I don't think it's only because of Western propaganda, just a lot of not knowing. I remember having to learn about Africa all through school during the 60s and 70s, still I am more guilty of being ignorant then I feel affected by Western propaganda. Not saying you're wrong. We definitely do not have the relationship with African countries that we need.
@@tuckhorse Yeah, we're so used to the "poor starving children in Africa" or we only hear about the same few tribes. It's a shame how hard it is to unlearn and see how much culture, etc, there truly is.
As a portuguese I'm pissed I've never learned about this in school! This is an amazing piece of history that I'm glad to had the chance to get to know. I'll definitely search more about her. Truly inspiring. I'll be sharing this knowledge with my mother that was born in Angola. 😊 Thank you for this video! Cheers
I really enjoyed this story about African Queen, Ana Nzinga what a phenomenal woman. She accomplished alot for her people and country, at a time when this was unheard of for women. Great investigating about this historical information.
What a Woman, so wise, clever and strong, a role model for ALL women and girls, thanks so much for the story. Your narration is spot on, as ever. I can't think too long about the misery she went through when her baby son was slaughtered - and by her own brother. And as for having a sterilisation operation back in the day, no anaesthetic, GAAD 😱😱😱. Good wishes to you, all you love and followers Worldwide Xxx 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🗺️ 🍀 🏴💐💐
A fascinating story about a powerful and intelligent woman. You always find such interesting stories from all over the world and different eras. A great woman and leader.
Every time I watch these videos, Briefcase being another channel…inevitably I will speed it up to 1.25 speed… No shade on the narrator. I think he’s so cute and I don’t even care! I’m just a crackhead JK
I don't think he has a monotone voice! Soothing, isn't exactly the same thing, which is how I would describe his inflection. I agree his show is intriguing!
I just included a profile of her in a book of important women I wrote for a 13 year old girl's birthday. Nzingha certainly wasn't the first royal leader to assassinate a rival who had already proved jealous enough to harm her. Also, while Nzingha, as a woman, was unusual in the area, her particular people had a tradition of female leadership. Truly an inspiring woman.
Thanks for this! Many young black people even the ones from Angola possibly, do not know about Queen Nzinga and what she did to try to protect her people from slavery. The past must be spoken about and made relevant, and for someone like yourself, being a white person, and talking about it without cringing and looking embarrassed, means a lot. Terrible things happen in history,but people need to learn from it!
She didnt protect anyone from slavery. She just sold to the dutch instead of the Portuguese. This is ironically a whitewashed history to build up a minor ruler into an icon by lying about her reasons for fighting
Us in America know all about this Queen usually taught by our parents because in American school they don't cover African history they only cover Rome, England cultures
@@janetcw9808 Hi Janet! Thank you. How are you? We are all separated, everyone in their houses and we have lockdown again. About my family friends, i think they are well. I don't have communication with them, only with my family here in Germany, and my aunties and uncle in France. Take care dear one🌻🍂
What a wonderful surprise to see the face behind that great voice. Have you ever thought about doing voice overs for tv? You would be very good at it. Good pay also. So nice to meet you❣️
@@ForgottenLives Of course you are. You have all your subscribers here that would be rooting for you 💯% .. Not saying you have to advertise to the world what you're going for right away, just, Give it a shot. Nothing beats a failure, but a trier. Have more faith in yourself❣️❣️🙏
Thank you for yet another forgotten life being brought back to life! Love the lily's in the background. Appreciate the mix of traditional art with the new art.
Your videos are always so informative and interesting, my respect and I admire how you always narrate each story giving respect and never judge the person that you have researched. Thanks a billion!
Wow, talk about an IMPRESSIVE demonstration of power, knowledge, negotiating skills, devotion.. having your servant kneel to speak eye to eye. And THAT is how you do it. Lol that action alone said so many things.
So much of Afrikan & Asian civilizations remains unknown & untaught in the Western Hemisphere that an entire channel could be devoted to Eastern History. Thank you again, FL, for a brilliant documentary helping to chart the Eastern people’s trans-patriation. 🌱 Well-done & well-timed!
Yeah! Another delightful video about very intriguing people but at times can be heartbreaking considering whom you're covering. 💔 Forgotten Lives, thank you for such consistently high quality videos and just fascinating people from times long past. Again, it's such a cool thing to have you do a few cut-ins for a face reveal.
FL, I am impressed by the research you do. Your presentation is superb. From your visual you appear to be fairly young, which makes you and this channel much more impressive. I don't mean to be patronizing. I just find your dedication to research and creating a great storyline to educate your subscribers. Thank you for all of your hard work. I appreciate it. Looking forward to your next episode.
Wonderful! What a fascinating and enriching biography. She was an incredible person in difficult times. She made a difference. I would love to learn more. But her brother was awful.
Welcome to the family! Be sure to check out the other channels that he follows! You will never be disappointed with Forgotten Lives or the other wonderful people! Blessings ❤
I know it's been a while since I I've seen your videos as this is the first time I've seen your face ( you are very handsome! ). I always enjoy seeing your videos as it's a great history lesson. Thanks for your work, it's always great to listen to!
Very interesting story ! Thank you for teaching us anout south Africa kingdoms and slavery. I have heared a lot of stories about slaves of the USA and nearly none about the ones who were taken to Brazil.
*thumbs up * I love watching your programs. Quite a handsome narrator too. Thanks for taking the time to research and share these wonderful tales. Can't wait for the next stories.
I completely love your channel. I’ve learned many about historical figures who deserve more recognition! Totally admire Ana Nzinga. Keep up the great work! If I may suggest for future videos, can you cover Keumehalayati who was the first woman admiral in modern world? She’s an interesting one, and she deserves greater spotlight. Or Gitarja, Majapahit’s queen regnant? Saying this as an Indonesian because Indonesian history book doesn’t give both women much attention.
A very interesting video, and of someone I have not heard of until now. It was so interesting that I have decided to subscribe. Looking forwards to seeing more of your work.
I Praise my Ancestors ....Never forget their Strength, determination, intelligence and accomplishments. Thank you my Ancestors for paving a better way for me ,my family and friends with your blood,sweat and tears. Thank you FL for researching and sharing these inspirational stories. Also. The Queens Dwarf was an amazing story too. Ty. Your story "Used and Abused made me cry but im so happy to.know of her courage and strength. Thumbs 👎🏻👎🏾to the slave traders 😔
This is an awesome vid. She was a very sharp and tough woman. Its a shame that you learn more history from this RUclips channel than all your years in school!!
@@ElKE-j9g well unfortunately some people like to think of blacks as idiots who didn't resist slavery I know not all but some. Sorry if I offended anyone....
@@eshadiva6600 I know your point, and you are right; no need to be sorry for, and you didn't offended me; it's just the way you wrote, sounded bit odd. We are all brothers and sisters, it doesn't matter if is black or white, we have the same Holy Father🕊 In my comment i wrote: slavery shouldn't have never exist. Sorry the word, but i hated what they did, It was a war against them many years ago, and as you know it, still continue because people has no heart.. I do read a lot of books, about history like this one too. God bless you and your family🙏🏻
It’s nice to hear another perspective of her history. I was taught that she was in a long fight with the Portuguese over access to slaves from interior Africa that she would sell exclusively to the Dutch. I’d rather believe your version.
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I have it already !
Thank you for the interesting content! Didn't realize you are so young, you do a great job!
OMG I CANT BELIEVE YOU COVERED HER SHE IS A LEGEND IN OUR COUNTRY. THANK YOU SO MUCH .😭♥️
its so great to hear that she has a legacy!!!!
@@yyg4632 she’s the legacy we have. Angola was a mashup of different kingdoms, but none of them was as remarkable as her. Most of them failed to fight back. She was a great strategist, as prolly was the only ruler that enjoyed and lived as an independent ruler in Angola. (The western part of it, cuz eastern Angola was never colonized).
As a life-long student at age 78, it is refreshing and rewarding, when I can learn something new. Thank you for your insight into the pulse of history that I never knew about.
Very glad to hear that !!
@@ForgottenLives You are doing a great job young man, keep it up.
Thank you for this accurately presented representation of Queen Nzinga! Many people still think of Africa as a small country existing on primitive means. They do not understand how rich the culture and history is of this great continent.
Only because of western propaganda in the US and UK
@@fendisommers2613 I don't think it's only because of Western propaganda, just a lot of not knowing. I remember having to learn about Africa all through school during the 60s and 70s, still I am more guilty of being ignorant then I feel affected by Western propaganda. Not saying you're wrong. We definitely do not have the relationship with African countries that we need.
@@tuckhorse Yeah, we're so used to the "poor starving children in Africa" or we only hear about the same few tribes. It's a shame how hard it is to unlearn and see how much culture, etc, there truly is.
I just read an excellent book about her. It's entitled Njinga of Angola Africa's Warrior Queen by Linda M. Heywood.
Will check that book out thanks!
Awesome!
I will check it out too!!!
OMG, I just got that book in the mail, can't wait to read it now!
I'm pleasantly surprised that her father made sure that also his daughter was brought up as a warrior as well as educated in the portuguese language
Stories like this exist.
Disney: "Can we remake all of our cartoons into live action? Because we're out of ideas."
As an African born this is appreciated. Most of my ancestors were brought over to South Africa but I am South African and proud of it
Amen,young lady🙂
As a portuguese I'm pissed I've never learned about this in school! This is an amazing piece of history that I'm glad to had the chance to get to know. I'll definitely search more about her. Truly inspiring. I'll be sharing this knowledge with my mother that was born in Angola. 😊
Thank you for this video! Cheers
I really enjoyed this story about African Queen, Ana Nzinga what a phenomenal woman. She accomplished alot for her people and country, at a time when this was unheard of for women. Great investigating about this historical information.
What a Woman, so wise, clever and strong, a role model for ALL women and girls, thanks so much for the story.
Your narration is spot on, as ever.
I can't think too long about the misery she went through when her baby son was slaughtered - and by her own brother.
And as for having a sterilisation operation back in the day, no anaesthetic, GAAD 😱😱😱.
Good wishes to you, all you love and followers Worldwide Xxx 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🗺️ 🍀 🏴💐💐
Thanks as usual for watching!!
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@@ForgottenLives The pleasure is all mine.
Do you record from your own home? It looks great wherever you are.
Hi Janet! Are you and your beloved chooks surviving lockdown?
A fascinating story about a powerful and intelligent woman. You always find such interesting stories from all over the world and different eras. A great woman and leader.
What an amazing woman. No wonder they didn't like her. Such strength.
There’s something so intriguing with his monotone voice❤️ it’s just makes sense
Monotone?
I don't find it so.
Good wishes 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🍀 🗺️
Every time I watch these videos, Briefcase being another channel…inevitably I will speed it up to 1.25 speed… No shade on the narrator. I think he’s so cute and I don’t even care! I’m just a crackhead JK
It is a bit monotone, but as you say, it just makes sense. He’s being very factual.
I don't think he has a monotone voice! Soothing, isn't exactly the same thing, which is how I would describe his inflection. I agree his show is intriguing!
@@erikm8372 idk how to explain it lol but it’s great :)
I just included a profile of her in a book of important women I wrote for a 13 year old girl's birthday. Nzingha certainly wasn't the first royal leader to assassinate a rival who had already proved jealous enough to harm her. Also, while Nzingha, as a woman, was unusual in the area, her particular people had a tradition of female leadership. Truly an inspiring woman.
Thanks for this! Many young black people even the ones from Angola possibly, do not know about Queen Nzinga and what she did to try to protect her people from slavery. The past must be spoken about and made relevant, and for someone like yourself, being a white person, and talking about it without cringing and looking embarrassed, means a lot. Terrible things happen in history,but people need to learn from it!
Love your comment! Well said!❤ Stay safe🕊
@@ElKE-j9g Thanks! You too!
@@mariposaorofusionfoodchann7573
My pleasure! Thank you
She didnt protect anyone from slavery. She just sold to the dutch instead of the Portuguese.
This is ironically a whitewashed history to build up a minor ruler into an icon by lying about her reasons for fighting
Us in America know all about this Queen usually taught by our parents because in American school they don't cover African history they only cover Rome, England cultures
Loved it I had not heard of her she was a great lady thank you for another great video
Thanks very much!
Nice to have you back! Thanks FLives. Edit: She was brave and an intelligent woman! Sad time though about slavery, shouldn't have never exist!
How's things with you and your friend's family?
Thinking of you.
@@janetcw9808
Hi Janet! Thank you. How are you? We are all separated, everyone in their houses and we have lockdown again. About my family friends, i think they are well. I don't have communication with them, only with my family here in Germany, and my aunties and uncle in France. Take care dear one🌻🍂
Thanks as usual !!!
@@ForgottenLives
You are welcome! Thank you for great video!
I’ve never heard of her before. Thank you for sharing her story.
Learned about Nzinga in college. This is an excellent summary of one of the greatest African leaders in history. Thank you 🙏🏾
As always, compassionate and fascinating video, enhanced by your appearance! Keep up the good work
Will do !
Incredible case! Such an amazing, strong, intelligent woman! Love that she showed everyone back then that women are able to be a ruler and leader
Amazing woman. A film or series should be made of her life.
Wow she was amazing! Thanks for telling her story! I had never heard of her. She was a brave and intelligent leader!
It sounds like Ana did a lot to help her people. Thank you for sharing her story! Congratulations on your sponsor!
What a wonderful surprise to see the face behind that great voice. Have you ever thought about doing voice overs for tv? You would be very good at it. Good pay also. So nice to meet you❣️
I don't think I'd be good enough 😅 but thanks!
@@ForgottenLives
Of course you are. You have all your subscribers here that would be rooting for you 💯% .. Not saying you have to advertise to the world what you're going for right away, just, Give it a shot. Nothing beats a failure, but a trier. Have more faith in yourself❣️❣️🙏
A beautiful face!
Thank you for yet another forgotten life being brought back to life! Love the lily's in the background. Appreciate the mix of traditional art with the new art.
Thank you for this few people know about her.
Glad to see you highlight her on your channel. I heard about her several years ago. She was a 16th/17th Century boss. Very inspiring.
Your videos are always so informative and interesting, my respect and I admire how you always narrate each story giving respect and never judge the person that you have researched. Thanks a billion!
Thanks for the great support!!
Wow, talk about an IMPRESSIVE demonstration of power, knowledge, negotiating skills, devotion.. having your servant kneel to speak eye to eye. And THAT is how you do it. Lol that action alone said so many things.
So much of Afrikan & Asian civilizations remains unknown & untaught in the Western Hemisphere that an entire channel could be devoted to Eastern History. Thank you again, FL, for a brilliant documentary helping to chart the Eastern people’s trans-patriation. 🌱 Well-done & well-timed!
This one was really special 💚
Her story needs to be made into a film!
Have you seen Adrican Queens on Netflix yet?
What a strong lady!!!
Thank-you for providing such consistently interesting videos.🤗
Hope you are keeping well.
Thanks for all the support ☺️
@@janetcw9808 Hey there 👋👋, how are you? We CLEARLY have great taste in crime channels 🤗
Fascinating woman, learn something new, each time I tune in .
Yeah! Another delightful video about very intriguing people but at times can be heartbreaking considering whom you're covering. 💔 Forgotten Lives, thank you for such consistently high quality videos and just fascinating people from times long past. Again, it's such a cool thing to have you do a few cut-ins for a face reveal.
FL, I am impressed by the research you do. Your presentation is superb. From your visual you appear to be fairly young, which makes you and this channel much more impressive. I don't mean to be patronizing. I just find your dedication to research and creating a great storyline to educate your subscribers. Thank you for all of your hard work. I appreciate it. Looking forward to your next episode.
Thank you so much forgotten lives for this wonderful woman's story! You've inspired me to write a play script about her 🥳💖
Thank you for this interesting story. Fascinating...great video.
I love her story! She was a true Empress!
Had never heard of her...thank you
I think it’s really wonderful that you often include diverse stories in your history videos. Keep going xxx
Wow what a story,
You are great at telling these things.
Hugs from Sweden
Great video Forgotten Lives! Can't wait for the next one!
Such a fascinating story. Sadly, colonization in our African countries still impacts us greatly..
without Portuguese colonization, Angola would not be one of biggest countries in the world...
Wonderful! What a fascinating and enriching biography. She was an incredible person in difficult times. She made a difference. I would love to learn more.
But her brother was awful.
Thanks for watching 😀
Thank you! Very intriguing piece of history of which I had no knowledge of. I also like the captivating voice of the narrator. Well done!
Her story is incredible! I'm so grateful to have learnt about her.
What an intelligent & courageous woman 👑. Bless her 👵🏻👩🌾❣️
Thank you so much for sharing. Enjoyed watching & learning
I am obsessed with your videos. This is an absolutely cool channel for a history-fan!
Again such a unique perspective. Thank you
I’m glad you shared the Queen’s history.
THANKS SO MUCH FROM NY
Why a movie and/or a Netflix series hasn’t been made about this woman is beyond me.
there is one now :)
What a very smart young man you are. Thank you for this superb bio!
I'm new to the channel and I absolutely love it. Thank you
Welcome to the family! Be sure to check out the other channels that he follows! You will never be disappointed with Forgotten Lives or the other wonderful people! Blessings ❤
Thank you. I look forward to it. 💗
I know it's been a while since I I've seen your videos as this is the first time I've seen your face ( you are very handsome! ). I always enjoy seeing your videos as it's a great history lesson. Thanks for your work, it's always great to listen to!
Thanks for the support 😊
I love your channel so much! It's crazy how you find all these cool people.
Great job love these history lessons and I hope you and your family are well and safe
Very interesting story ! Thank you for teaching us anout south Africa kingdoms and slavery. I have heared a lot of stories about slaves of the USA and nearly none about the ones who were taken to Brazil.
Wow. Loved this video. One of the recent favorites!
*thumbs up * I love watching your programs. Quite a handsome narrator too. Thanks for taking the time to research and share these wonderful tales. Can't wait for the next stories.
I completely love your channel. I’ve learned many about historical figures who deserve more recognition! Totally admire Ana Nzinga. Keep up the great work!
If I may suggest for future videos, can you cover Keumehalayati who was the first woman admiral in modern world? She’s an interesting one, and she deserves greater spotlight. Or Gitarja, Majapahit’s queen regnant? Saying this as an Indonesian because Indonesian history book doesn’t give both women much attention.
Thanks for the support and suggestions! Will look into them!
Thanks forgotten lives 4 another fantastic video i really enjoyed it and pictures were an added bonus x see u next week 😀
Loving learning history through this channel, great work. Thank you
Thanks for the support!
Thank you young man for another great video you're coming up on One Hundred Thousand subscribers excellent. 👍🇺🇲💯
You do awesome work keep the great work up
What a fascinating Lady! Thank you
Thank you for sharing these stories. 💖
Thank-you for telling me about another interesting life.
A very interesting video, and of someone I have not heard of until now. It was so interesting that I have decided to subscribe. Looking forwards to seeing more of your work.
Please do a story about Nanny from the Maroon a Jamaican national heroine.
What a legendary Queen!!
I Praise my Ancestors ....Never forget their Strength, determination, intelligence and accomplishments. Thank you my Ancestors for paving a better way for me ,my family and friends with your blood,sweat and tears. Thank you FL for researching and sharing these inspirational stories. Also. The Queens Dwarf was an amazing story too. Ty. Your story "Used and Abused made me cry but im so happy to.know of her courage and strength. Thumbs 👎🏻👎🏾to the slave traders 😔
This is an awesome vid. She was a very sharp and tough woman. Its a shame that you learn more history from this RUclips channel than all your years in school!!
Interesting as always. Thank you!
A movie on her life would be amazing
Thank you, for introducing this strong woman to me. It's always s great day to learn something new.
Yo
You're subscribers might not like this but thank you. She is one one my heroes actually ❤
Why would we not like it??🤨
@@ElKE-j9g well unfortunately some people like to think of blacks as idiots who didn't resist slavery I know not all but some. Sorry if I offended anyone....
@@bdsaints1986 sorry
I hope everyone enjoys her Story 💗
@@eshadiva6600
I know your point, and you are right; no need to be sorry for, and you didn't offended me; it's just the way you wrote, sounded bit odd. We are all brothers and sisters, it doesn't matter if is black or white, we have the same Holy Father🕊 In my comment i wrote: slavery shouldn't have never exist. Sorry the word, but i hated what they did, It was a war against them many years ago, and as you know it, still continue because people has no heart.. I do read a lot of books, about history like this one too. God bless you and your family🙏🏻
Awesome. Thanks young bro.
I listen to a lot of biographies, it's quite rare for me to be utterly gobsmacked the whole way through. I just kept saying "fuck yeah, she did!"
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thx FL👌😊
She's my new heroine! What an amazing woman and leader!
Fantastic ... Happy to learn it.
OH MY GOSH YOU TALKED ABOUT HER 😭😭🇦🇴🇦🇴🇦🇴🇦🇴🇦🇴🇦🇴❤️❤️❤️❤️
Well done. Thank you.
Good job! Your voice sounds so much like that of The Crime Reel guy's voice to my American ears. You're not The Crime Reel guy, are you?
I have read an article about this lady, and read a Wikimedia comic strip about her. Thank you for this video.
Thank you, very interesting 😊.
I took a 2 semester course in African history in University. I never came across this story. Remarkable!
Yessss Queen!!! #girlpower 💪.....great story!💜💜
This was quite interesting. She was beautiful.
It’s nice to hear another perspective of her history. I was taught that she was in a long fight with the Portuguese over access to slaves from interior Africa that she would sell exclusively to the Dutch. I’d rather believe your version.
I find his narration anazin g for such a young narrator ! Just a boy with interest in bringing all these forgotten stars !
I believe his version too. It makes sense.
@@Oldschoolways168 no it doesnt. She literally sold slaves
Sounds like the white mans version
@@phoebet3999 just because youd rather believe a lie doesnt make it true.
She sold slaves to one european nation instead of another is all
Thanks👍🏼
Really a tough and smart woman👍
Thank you ! Please make a video on Kimpa Vita .