In ancient Africa, women who also happened to be royalties were seen fighting wars to defend their territories such as queen Amina of Zaria, Nigeria, queen Nandi of Zulu, South Africa, queen Moremi of Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Makeda queen of Sheba, ethiopia to name a few.
Purple indicates royalty, spear strength, baldness and adornment beauty.
African women are not weak and helpless as ye suppose.