African Queens: Njinga (2023) — 1 Season

Name: African Queens: Njinga
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Jada Pinkett Smith

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

Episode 01

Death of a King

Feb 15, 2023 · 46 min

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.

Episode 02

Power Is Not Given

Feb 15, 2023 · 49 min

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.

Episode 03

The Blood Oath

Feb 15, 2023 · 45 min

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.

Episode 04

Legacy

Feb 15, 2023 · 44 min

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.

About the series

Audience score

★ 5.7 /10

based on 26 votes

Synopsis

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

Documentary

Cast

1 principal cast

Jada Pinkett Smith

Narrator (voice)

Where to watch African Queens: Njinga

African Queens: Njinga is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 4 total episodes, rated 5.7/10 by 26 viewers.