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Here Comes Niya is a multi-language doll that speaks in English, Spanish and Swahili educating kids with both cultural understanding and language skills. Finally, a doll for the real america, and the real world.

Darla Powell's passion for the Here Comes Niya Doll is remarkable. Not only is it a great idea. For twenty years she has been pushing to make this doll a reality. She was eliminated from the show simply because a new doll really can't be considered the best invention.

"Darla devotes herself full-time to developing her invention, the "Here Comes Niya" doll. "Niya" is named after Darla's now-22 year old daughter. When Niya was born, Darla developed the doll as a fun and innovative way to teach her about her heritage. Growing up, Darla's mother worked at a doll factory, and her entire family has contributed greatly to the development of her product. She's hoping that 22 years of family sacrifice will finally be rewarded." - bio