Nana means Queen or King in West Africa , Ghana. The founders of Nana Dolls wanted to teach the younger generation of their history whilst also having fun. There were many strong courageous women from all over Africa who helped to fight for freedom. Amongst those are four who have inspired Nana dolls. Yaa Asantewaa from Ghana, Mbuya Nehanda from Zimbabwe, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti from Nigeria and Miriam Makeba from South Africa. Each doll’s character is inspired by one of these historical Queens. 

Meet Nana Yaa

Place of Birth: Ghana

Favourite colour: Green

This Queen is brave, confident, and fearless. 
She loves to inspire people and guide others.

More detail: 13"inch fashion black doll with afro hair & Ankara clothing

Nana means Queen or King in West Africa , Ghana. The founders of Nana Dolls wanted to teach the younger generation of their history whilst also having fun. There were many strong courageous women from all over Africa who helped to fight for freedom. 

The Nana Maroon doll is Inspired by Nanny of the Maroons. She was an Ashanti warrior, born in Ghana then taken to Jamaica during slavery by the British.  She managed to free herself and others by running to the mountains and using her skills in warfare. Nanny of the Maroons freed so many slaves that the British were forced to declare peace between the Maroons and the British. She is considered methodical, peaceful and heroic.

Meet Nana Maroon

Born in Ghana and taken to Jamaica

Favourite colour: Black

This Queen is heroic, smart, methodical and peaceful. A mother to all

Details: 13"inch fashion black doll with afro hair & Ankara clothing.

*Colours and accessories may vary*

Nana means Queen or King in West Africa , Ghana. The founders of Nana Dolls wanted to teach the younger generation of their history whilst also having fun. There were many strong courageous women from all over Africa who helped to fight for freedom. Amongst those are four who have inspired Nana dolls. Yaa Asantewaa from Ghana, Mbuya Nehanda from Zimbabwe, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti from Nigeria and Miriam Makeba from South Africa. Each doll’s character is inspired by one of these historical Queens. 

Meet Nana Nehanda

Place of Birth: Zimbabwe

Favourite colour: Pink

This Queen is sacred, powerful and prophetic 
She loves nature and all things beautiful

More detail: 12"inch fashion black doll with afro hair & Kente clothing

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