18/10/2025
A NATIONAL HEROINE.
Nanny of the Maroons, also known as Queen Nanny, was a leader of the Windward Maroons in Jamaica during the 18th century.
Queen Nanny is celebrated for her role in fighting against British colonial forces and for her contributions to the establishment of Maroon communities.
She is also recognized as a national hero in Jamaica and is featured on the Jamaican $500 note.