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African Queens

Njinga Season

African Queens is a 2023 Netflix docudrama series focusing on female monarchs. Produced by Jada Pinkett Smith, the series features dramatic re-enactments and expert interviews. The first season explores Njinga, Queen of Ndongo and Matamba, while the second season focuses on Pharaoh Cleopatra VII Philopator, Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.

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2023

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Documentary

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Update Feb 20, 2025

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Update Feb 13, 2025

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Update Jan 22, 2025

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Update Mar 4, 2025

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Update Feb 23, 2025

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Update Mar 11, 2025

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Update Feb 17, 2025

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Update Feb 20, 2025

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Update Jan 16, 2025

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Update Mar 18, 2025

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Update Feb 5, 2025

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