Question

What were women in west africa like(the matamba women)

Answer 1

The region of Matamba was known for its female rulers, most notably the powerful Queen Nzinga (1626–1663), who guided the state amid the complexities and intrigues of various European and African rivalries and gained a reputation for her resistance to Portuguese imperialism.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

In pre-colonial African societies, particularly in West Africa, many women worked from dawn to dusk. With the exception of a few prominent women like queen mothers who were predominantly in the public sphere due to their political and religious roles, women spent more time in the household