Akuaba
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Akuaba has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).
Akua'ba, also spelled akwaba or akuba, are wooden ritual fertility dolls originating from western Ghana and nearby regions. They are particularly associated with the Fanti people, who are part of the Akan group of ethnicities in Ghana and Ivory Coast. The dolls are characterized by their large, disc-like heads and are used traditionally by young women seeking to conceive a child or to ensure the attractiveness of their future children.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
Who talks about Akuaba on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Akuaba; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Dolls and Dolls, Guys! | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025) — Josh Clark
What is Akuaba mentioned alongside?
Akuaba is most often mentioned alongside Pedophobia, Playroom Collective and Earring Magic Ken.
Mentioned together: Pedophobia, Playroom Collective, Earring Magic Ken, American Girl, Johnny Gruelle, Big Eyes, Deerfield, Massachusetts, Fante, Mental Floss, doll tests