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African Queens: Njinga

African Queens: Njinga

S1 · E1

IMDB:

5.9
African Queens: Njinga

Released

2/15/2023

Duration

0h 44m

Genre

Documentary

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Jada Pinkett Smith

Overview

Blending dramatization with documentary, this series traces the rise and reign of Queen Njinga of Angola amid family betrayal and political rivalries.

Episodes

Death of a KingEP 1Available

Death of a King

46m8.1

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.

Power Is Not GivenEP 2Available

Power Is Not Given

49m5.5

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.

The Blood OathEP 3Available

The Blood Oath

45m1.0

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.

LegacyEP 4Available

Legacy

44m5.5

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.

Cast

Jada Pinkett Smith

Narrator (voice)

Jada Pinkett Smith

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