Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Heads of State of Zanzibar (Female Suffrage 1969) Independent Sultanate 1963-64, afterwards in union with Tanzania  see also Heads of State

Until 1653 Sultan Mwana Mwema
Succeeded by Fatimah.

Until 1697 Sultan Fatimah

Around 1828 Sultan Mwana wa Mwana of Tumbai (North Zanzibar)
Married to Hassan II of Zanzibar. 

Last update 03.03.03