- Granny Nanny of the maroons was a fearless leader of the maroons.
- Born 1686 and died 1733.
- As a woman,Nanny was well respected by the maroons.
- She believed in traditional customs such as dancing,songs, and clothing, which came from Africa.
- She motivated the maroons
- Some people believed that she practiced obeah because of the control she had over the maroons and her fighting tactics against the british.
- Born in Ghana and brought here as a slave
- She can be seen on the five hundred dollar bill ($500).