Geography
Music
Culture, History, & Fun Facts
Language & Slang
Food & Drinks
100

This island is home to Kingston, the capital.


Jamaica

100

This genre, originating in Jamaica, is knownfor its offbeat rhythm and artists like Bob Marley.

Reggae

100

This African country has the largest film industry in the world by number of movies produced.


Nigeria—Nollywood

100

In Nigerian slang, “how far?” is another way to say what?


What’s up? / How are you?


100

This spicy Jamaican chicken dish is famous worldwide.


Jerk Chicken

200

The capital of Nigeria

Abuja

200

This West African music style blends traditional rhythms with jazz, funk, and high-energy beat—made famous by Fela Kuti.

Afrobeat

200

The Caribbean festival known for its colorful costumes and street parades.


Carnival


200

In Jamaican Patois, “big up” means what?


Respect / shout-out / give praise


200

The popular West African dish is made with spicy tomato and rice (made best by Nigerians).

Jollof Rice

300

This African country’s capital is Nairobi.

Kenya

300

This upbeat Caribbean music style often features steel drums and originated in Trinidad and Tobago.

Calypso

300

This popular hairstyle gets its name from a Kenyan ethnic group.

Dreadlocks


300

The Trinidadian slang word “maco” means what?


To gossip or be nosy


300

This soft, dough-like food made from pounded yam, cassava, or plantain is a popular staple across West Africa—often eaten with soup or stew.

Fufu

400

The Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic.


Haiti

400

This South African genre combines deep house, jazz, and local sounds—with viral sounds like “Amapiano”.

Amapiano

400

This 14th-century African emperor was so wealthy that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused inflation.


Mansa Musa


400

In Ghanaian slang, “chale” is commonly used to mean what?


Friend / bro / dude


400

The national dish of Trinidad and Tobago made with curried chickpeas and fried dough.


Doubles


500

The island of Saint Lucia is known for these twin volcanic peaks.


The Pitons


500

This genre from the Dominican Republic is known for its fast-paced rhythm and accordion melodies.


Merengue


500

The African language Swahili includes many words borrowed from this other language due to trade history.


Arabic


500

The Nigerian slang term “wahala” translates to what in English?


Trouble / problem


500

This Caribbean dessert made with condensed milk, coconut, and spices is a sweet favorite during holidays.



Coconut drops or sweet bread

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