If you are looking for a positive black doll for your kids other than a big brand Mattel #AvaBarbie then look no further than Queens of Africa.

Back in 2007 43 year-old Taofick Okoya was faced with the issue that he could not find a black doll in the stores as a present for his neice. So, the entrepreneaur decided to do what any good businessman who sees a gap in the market does. He created his own!

However Okoya didn’t just copy Barbie though. He decided to create a doll that was based on the traditions of his country. Recreating a natural skin color and using outfits from the major tribes he created a doll that young Nigerian girls could relate too.

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And guess what, now in Nigeria Queens of Africa outsell Barbie. Reuters reported that they are shifting around 9k units per month, 15% of the Nigerian toy market!

To add to that orders are now coming in for the doll from all over the world.

The dolls can be purchased in USA from http://www.slicebycake.com

And on Amazon you can find empowering Queens of Africa books: