Visesegan was an African official, the favorite wife of Glele, King of Dahomey.
[1] Visesegan was tononu of the Dahomey, a rank comparable to being the head of the wives.
She rose to be the most powerful woman by the 1870s, being in charge of other women living in the palace.
Visesegan was additionally the wealthiest woman in the palace and controlled commercial licenses.
[3] When Béhanzin became king instead, Visesegan led an attempt to overthrow him, which ultimately was unsuccessful.