okinka pampa is revered in orango. kept here in this hut in eticoga - it's become a sacred place for people to visit. she is known for leading the resistance against the portuguese colonial powers, and for championing social reforms and women's rights, until her death in 1930. today though, there is also a village chief: caitano di pina. queen nene pays him regular visits, as his opinion is important to her. after all, the men should also have a voice. in this way, the women ensure that no problem is ignored, and everyone feels included. the government in the capital, bissau, seems to care little for the role of the women on orango. it sends its decrees to caitano, not the queens. but no one here pays that any mind. the government in bissau could learn something from us. there, the politicians don't listen to the women. here on the other hand, everyone works together. and that's why everyone in our village accepts decisions that are made. the queens' hut is the center of power, says 80 -year-old queen nene. here, the w