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Queens of Africa’ dolls outsell Barbie in Nigeria

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What began as a way of giving his daughter an alternative to Barbie - and the european standard of beauty she presents - led to Taofick Okoya creating a line of African dolls that not only celebrate the beauty of black women, but showcase Nigeria's heritage in all its glory. Now Okoya stands as one of Nigeria's most promising entrepreneurs and has seen his dolls even outsell Barbie. Of the dolls, Okoyo remarks in a recent interview with Elle: "African-inspired increase little girls’ sense of self-appreciation and confidence. When little girls play with dolls, they see themselves in or as the doll, they dress it in clothes they like and act out their fantasies. The more of their own likeness they see in the things they like, the more accepting they will be of their looks and culture."

 
Trying to get my head round black girls still wanting blond barbies over black barbies in u.s....
 
It better be outselling Barbie there. I'd abandon all hope if it wasn't. I hope he builds an empire out of this.​
 
I need to order 13 million and just air drop them in certain communities lol
 
Decon Frost said:
Of the dolls, Okoyo remarks in a recent interview with Elle: "African-inspired increase little girls’ sense of self-appreciation and confidence. When little girls play with dolls, they see themselves in or as the doll, they dress it in clothes they like and act out their fantasies. The more of their own likeness they see in the things they like, the more accepting they will be of their looks and culture."
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I hope this man's name rings out a thousand years from now. Respect.
 
Decon Frost said:
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What began as a way of giving his daughter an alternative to Barbie - and the european standard of beauty she presents - led to Taofick Okoya creating a line of African dolls that not only celebrate the beauty of black women, but showcase Nigeria's heritage in all its glory. Now Okoya stands as one of Nigeria's most promising entrepreneurs and has seen his dolls even outsell Barbie. Of the dolls, Okoyo remarks in a recent interview with Elle: "African-inspired increase little girls’ sense of self-appreciation and confidence. When little girls play with dolls, they see themselves in or as the doll, they dress it in clothes they like and act out their fantasies. The more of their own likeness they see in the things they like, the more accepting they will be of their looks and culture."
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Damn somebody finally got it right. :thumbsup:
 
I once got into an argument with a store clerk about wanting the blackest Black doll available, the bitch (well she was) couldn't fathom why I wanted Black one, she kept recommending the brown one.
 
Won't be long before whomever owns Barbie starts hating. And these definitely need to make their way to the states.
 
Nice post.:yes:

I had some some family members teaching their children that the lighter the doll the better. The little girls wouldn't even play with a brown doll.:smh: Of course, this is the parents fault. I am going to send them the link.:D Well, all of the dolls are sold out except one type. That's good for the owners.
 
my girls have dark skinned to light skinned Barbie "friends".

fuck buying them the white ones.

well, they DO have ONE white friend. i can't stop them for having that.
 

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