Alexis Darnell
- Feb 2, 2016

29 Days of Melanin: Honoring Black Excellence (Your Queens)

Your Queens is an African Royalty Booking Costume and Character Company that was founded by Ms. Ekiuwa Asemota in January 2015. Being the first unique company of its kind their mission is to evaluate, educate, and express the dynamic lineage of real African women and men through utilizing history, storytelling, song and dance while in royal costumes.

The company is comprised of Queen Amina of Zaria-Nigeria, Queen Makeda of Sheba-Ethiopia, Queen Cleopatra, Queen Nzingha, Queen Nefertiti, Goddess Isis of Egypt and King Tut. While striving to build self-worth and confidence each queen and king educate their audiences through beautiful performances.

Within one year they have provided their royal entertainment services to over 30 organizations including public schools, counseling centers, birthday parties, festivals, colleges and more. Your Queens continues to make a positive impact on the black community and has been featured in Huffington Post, Essence, Elle magazine and many more for their contributions.

Melanin Made salutes Your Queens for bringing African Queens and Kings to life.