@jadenooratwell: Nanny of the Maroons, also known as Queen Nanny, was a legendary 18th-century leader and spiritual figure of the Windward Maroons in Jamaica. Born in Ghana of Akan descent, she was believed to have been brought to Jamaica as an enslaved woman but escaped and became a central figure in the resistance against British colonial forces. Through guerrilla warfare and deep knowledge of the mountainous terrain, Nanny led her people in preserving their autonomy and cultural identity. Revered for her wisdom, courage, and supernatural abilities, she played a pivotal role in establishing free Maroon settlements and negotiating treaties with the British. Today, Queen Nanny is recognized as a National Hero of Jamaica and stands as a powerful symbol of Black liberation, resistance, and leadership in the Caribbean.

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