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When we ruled: the rise and fall of twelve African queens and warriors

Discover a world of royalty, ancient civilisations, conquest and colonisation through the reigns of the queens and warriors of Africa, with historian and writer Paula Akpan.

Date
22 October 2025
Location
Online

Delve into the fascinating history of queens and warriors who ruled vast swathes of the African continent with reigns spanning pre-colonial Nigeria, the villages of Rwanda, the hills of Madagascar and apartheid South Africa.

Join Paula Akpan as she brings to life a world of powerful queens, offering rich insights into life in these regions, how these rulers came to power, and how women took centre stage in influencing the futures of their people.

Event details

Date
22 October 2025, 19:30 to 20:30
Price
Free

Pay what you can

Location
Online, Live-streamed on Vimeo

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Dates for this event

22 October 2025 (past event)

  • 19:30 to 20:30

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Speakers

  • Paula Akpan

    Historian and writer

    Paula Akpan (she/her) is a Black British historian and writer who gained a distinction in her fully funded MA in Black British History. She has written for Vogue, Teen Vogue, The Independent, Stylist, VICE, i-D, Bustle, Time Out London and more.