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Controlling what is now Ethiopia, Sudan, and parts of Egypt, an impressive series of Nubian warrior queens, queen regents, and queen mothers became known historically as "Black Queen Candace of Nubia" (from kentakes/"Candake"—Greek: Candace). Conceptualized as a tradition of African-women warriors, the following African queens were known to the Greco-Roman world as the "Candaces": Amanishakhete, Amanitore, Amanirenas, Nawidemak, and Malegereabar.

An early reference to the kentakes dates from 332 B.C. when Alexander the Great was foiled in his advance towards the rich kingdom of Nubia by the presiding kentakes’ counter-battle plan. Impressed by the precise military formation of the Black Queen’s warriors, he was thwarted from advancing to Nubia and instead turned his armies toward a successful campaign in Egypt.

http://wysinger.homestead.com/candace.html
Source: Jones, David E., Women Warriors: A History, Brasseys, Inc.; (March 1, 2000)

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Candace, queen of Ethiopia, who was baptized by the apostle Philip, as recorded in the New Testament.
Candace Bushnell, author/columnist
Candace Cameron Bure, actress
Candice Bergen, actress

Candace in song, story & screen: | Edit

I Want Candy. The Strangeloves/Bow Wow WowAaron Carter/Melanie C (spice girl).
Candy. IGGY POP, with Kate Pierson (B-52's).
Candy's Room. Bruce Springsteen.
Candy-o. THE CARS.
Candy. MANDY MOORE.