Checkout This Trending African Barbie Made By A Kenyan Woman. Photos

A Kenyan mom Nancy Schürch based in Switzerland is slowly changing the sleek blue eyed Barbie as the only doll for little girls by introducing an alternative. ....


Her daughter’s love for a specific Barbie doll motivated her to rethink the entire concept of dolls.

Her daughter loved the doll and named it ‘Mimi’. The word ‘Mimi’ is derived from Kiswahili and defines self as an expression of identity.

Nancy’s self-designed African authentic cultural dolls, aim to help young girls appreciate their cultural background and their own looks.

Through the dolls, Nancy tries to explore different authentic Kenyan cultures and traditions, thereby fostering a positive learning experience and identity to young girls. She says the knowledge carried in the narrative behind each ‘Mimi’ encourages a personal reflection, while connecting with traditional roots.