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Queen Njinga Mbandi of the Ndongo people is a legendary as well as charismatic figure in the pantheon of African world leaders and freedom fighters against colonialism. Having lived in the 17th century, she is one of few revolutionaries from this period whose name and legacy has stood the test of time.
Beginning in 1617 with the death of her father, King Kilwanji, Njinga led her kingdom in a 40-year struggle for freedom and independence against the Portuguese, who were capturing slaves for sugar cane plantations in Brazil. Beginning in 1617 with the death of her father, King Kilwanji, Njinga led her kingdom in a 40-year struggle for freedom and independence against the Portuguese, who were capturing slaves for sugar cane plantations in Brazil. Screenwriter Isilda Hurst and director Sérgio Graciano brought this legendary matriarch to life in a beautiful cinematic way with their new film, “Njinga: Queen of Angola,” a masterpiece for anyone interested in African history, foreign cinema and good movies in general. The film was shot in Angola and Portugal, and the cinematography deserves awards.