They regarded Njinga in her later days as a model Christian and thousands of Matamba subjects were baptized .
This strategy was successful , she signed a peace treaty in 1657 and Italian Capuchin missionaries began working in her lands .
missionaries regarded Njinga in her later days as a model Christian and thousands of Matamba subjects were baptized .
This strategy was successful , she signed a peace treaty in 1657 and Italian Capuchin missionaries began working in her lands .