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African Queens: Njinga

African Queens: Njinga

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African Queens: Njinga

2023

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

5.9(25 votes)

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Documentary

Overview

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

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Netflix

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Westbrook

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1 member

Acting

Jada Pinkett Smith

Narrator (voice)

Jada Pinkett Smith

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