Mary Seacole, one of the pioneers of modern nursing and all-round healing. Born in Jamaica, she had a passion for healing. medicine and nursery

Comedian Desiree Birch tells the story of a pioneering, guitar shredding,black, evangelical gospel sensation who inspired generations of musicians, and created the genre we call Rock'n'Roll. This woman's name is Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Film director Amma Asante tells about the warrior queen who stood up to colonial powers, led

an army against the British Empire and was an all-round fearless, brave Ghanaian heroine: Yaa Asantewaa