Her Name Was Yennenga: A Symbol of Determination and Courage

In this book, author Anita Kane, introduces Princess Yennenga to the world not only as a fearless warrior, but also as a young woman who faced difficulties because of her status as a woman. This biography reconstructs the origin story of the famous African family name Ouedraogo through the centuries-old story of Princess Yennenga, the founding mother of the Mossi in Burkina Faso. A horsewoman and formidable warrior, Princess Yennenga preferred a peaceful life, as a wife and mother, to her r...