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What is the famous nickname of the powerful female textile traders in Lomé's Grand Marché?

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Correct answer: Nana Benz

The Nana Benz are legendary female merchants who dominated the wholesale trade of Dutch wax prints in Togo during the mid-20th century. They earned their name because they were wealthy enough to purchase Mercedes-Benz cars, becoming symbols of female financial independence and political influence. Photo: Alexander Sarlay, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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