Her Royal Majesty Sarauniya Ameenata Koita
Queen of Fulbe Kingdom
Her Royal Majesty the Sarauniya of Fulbe, Ashanti Ghana is the Queen of the Kingdom, a traditional leader, and an ardent advocate of human development rooted in cultural values. Her Royal Majesty is the first Queen in the Kingdom’s history which dates back hundreds of years, thus making her appointment historical and monumental.
She is a transcontinental business owner of 1 corporation and 3 NGOs, some call her a Global Tycoon-ista, and a world-renowned speaker. She is often requested to speak across the globe about human rights and women’s empowerment, and she is an advocate of human and women’s rights, girl-child education, equality, and equity; intending to help the African continent develop modern farming and ranching.
HRM Queen Ameenata has served the community in different capacities in the past twenty years and championed many projects, she has served in several non-profit organizations, NGOs, politics, and private businesses. One of her best achievements is as the Founder and former CEO of Black Wall Street Arizona Inc (BWSAZ) she has assisted many entrepreneurs and businesses by increasing their efficiency and productivity. Under her leadership, BWSAZ initiated the first Pan-African-inspired festival called Diaspora Day Arizona, which was honored by the Mayor of the City of Phoenix and proclaimed Diaspora Day.
To streamline her causes she founded the Sarauniya International Development Organization, in 2023 and she has been able to do charitable work for children, the youth, women in education, health care, community empowerment, and the advancement of good cultural values and practices for sustainable development.
She is an icon and a champion who is highly regarded in society for her leadership in mobilizing, sensitizing and empowering youth, women, and children including children with disabilities, and for advancing “Pulaaku” as a strategic approach in all programs and projects, that empower individuals to reclaim their cultural heritage and encourages the use of cultural values as an engine for human development.
Her Royal Majesty has been recognized and awarded for her civil service and leadership by:
- Who’s Who of the World Ghana by Unified Brainz
- Global Business Woman of the Year by IWoman Global
- Community Leader of the Year by Archwood Exchange
- Business Woman of the Year by All God's Children's Collectors Club
- Women of Integrity Award by Community Leaders
- District Leader of the Year by Black Wall Street USA
- Marquis Who's Who of the USA
- Changemaker Warrior Award by World Association of Women Warriors
- Women Doing It Big Humanitarian
- Iconic Woman by Pilot International
She is the co-founder and member of Black Wall Street Africa Ltd, a member of the G100 and Country Chair for Farming, Agri-Tech and Agri-Tourism for Ghana, a member of the African Indigenous Governance Council, The African Women’s Health Initiative, United Pan African Movement, Leaders of All Nations International and Royal Patron to several organizations.