DOZ Inspirational Biography
Mercy James
eople believe a perfect
blend of beauty,
wisdom, and
power isn’t
something easily found
in a woman. Some
believe that if there
is any possibility of
it, a black woman
won’t stand a
chance. This belief
was proven wrong
by one of the wise
and pretty black
queens ever to walk
the surface of this
earth. She is Makeda,
the Queen of Sheba.
The name Makeda may
not be as popular as the
title “Queen of Sheba.” She was
one of the black women whose
name would remain in existence for several
reasons such as her association with the wisest
man recorded in history, King Solomon.
Contrary to the belief of several people that she
was white, she was a beautiful black queen whose
origin is traceable to present-day Ethiopia.
Queen Sheba, who appears not only majestic but
mysterious, was one of the women in a love affair
with the famous King Solomon. Makeda, who stood
out amongst several others because of her wisdom,
once made a life-transforming journey to see King
Solomon in search of answers to questions. The
questions were believed to be tactical and tricky
for an ordinary man to answer. The questions
proved she wasn’t just a wealthy woman but one
with profound wisdom.
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It was recorded that she brought
the most substantial quantity of
gifts, spices, precious stones,
and beautiful wood to the
king during her visit. The
quality and quantity of the
gifts she brought to the
king depicted her great
wealth and riches, which
exceeded that of several
men of significance.
Contrary to what the
people of her century
seemed to believe about
wealth acquisition, the
Queen of Sheba proved
gender is not a determinant
of riches.
Queen Sheba was one of the
women who displayed the power of
love over decisions. She was a powerful
black woman whose love for the wise king
Solomon made her convert to Judaism. The affair
between the two royals produced a son named
Menelik.
The act of Queen Sheba earned her a permanent
place in history, the Holy Bible, the Holy Quran, and
some other religions. Her life was a primary source
of influence to so many women who wished to gain
recognition and attract the attention of royals and
people of power to themselves.
Relevance, and not your skin colour, is a primary
determinant of the quality of people that associate
with you. Greatness attracts greatness. If you must
get a place in history as a woman, you must stop
focusing on your gender or creating limitations
because of your skin colour. You are more than you
think you are.
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The Queen
of Sheba