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June 29, 2016April 11, 2017 cosmicyoruba 8171 views

Who were the women slaves of the Hausa city states?

‘Who was…?’ a series that explores the African women who pop up in history yet remain mysterious. I think it was from the ladies of Old Oyo post that I started remarking on the powerful women in West African history. It should come as no surprise that in the Hausa city-states, women also occupied positions…

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