Summary of Season on Netflix: The first season will delve into the life of Njinga, the remarkable and courageous warrior queen of Ndongo and Matamba, in modern day Angola. As the first female ruler of the nation, Njinga is renowned for her exceptional combination of political, diplomatic, and military skills, making her a symbol of resistance.
Jada discovered Njinga of modern-day Angola through the captivating book, Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba, Angola, Africa, 1595 by Patricia McKissack. This book, part of “The Royal Diaries” series, played a significant role in shaping her passion for history. The Royal Diaries series, comprising 20 books released by Scholastic Press from 1999 to 2005, featured epistolary fiction novels in the form of childhood diaries from real royal female figures. Those who enjoyed these remarkable books are likely to be familiar with the “Dear America” series, which spun off from The Royal Diaries due to its immense popularity.
The series is set to premiere on Netflix on February 15, 2023.
