Is African Queens coming back?

African Queens ended on May 10, 2023, on Netflix. The series concluded after its second season, which aired on that date. There are no upcoming episodes scheduled, and the show is no longer in production.

This documentary series, which premiered in February 2023, explored the lives of prominent African queens. The first season focused on Njinga, the 17th-century warrior queen of Ndongo and Matamba in modern Angola. It depicted her as a fearless leader known for her political, diplomatic, and military skills, becoming an icon of resistance. The second season examined Queen Cleopatra, highlighting her as a powerful and intelligent ruler whose beauty and romances often overshadowed her true strength.

The series featured Jada Pinkett Smith as the narrator and Adele Oni portraying Njinga. It received a rating of 4.7 on TVMaze and each episode had a runtime of approximately 45 minutes.