“Mama Ipinge is a remarkable leader in uniting the women of Africa. She has been doing work on the continent and embraces young women as a source of wisdom and is not threatened by our youthfulness. As an organisation, we find her to be a very dependable leader who we believe must be honoured and elevated on the African continent,” Banda said.
“We have African heroines who fought for the liberation of the continent, like this queen who fought for the liberation of Angola. She fought against slavery, fought against the colonialism of the Portuguese until the end. I was given this award because these young women believe my contribution to the liberation of our country and continent is equalised to this queen. It is a big honour for me to be recognised,” Ipinge told NAMPA.