Black History & Heroes
What month is Black History Month celebrated in Canada?
February
Who are the big three of Afrobeats
Davido, Wizkid, Burnaboy
What dish is made of rice, tomatoes, and pepper and is popular in West Africa?
Jollof rice
What are the colors of the Pan-African flag?
Red, Black, and Green
Which river is the longest in Africa?
Nile River
Who became the first Black president of the United States?
Barack Obama
Who sang “Essence” featuring Tems and Justin Bieber?
Wizkid
What is a popular soup in Nigeria that is usually eaten with fufu?
Egusi soup
What do we call the traditional African headwrap worn by women?
Gele
What continent is Egypt on?
Africa
Who created the celebration of Kwanzaa to honor African heritage and unity?
Dr. Maulana Karenga
Burna Boy calls himself what nickname?
The African Giant
What type of fabric is known for its bold, colourful African patterns?
Ankara
Why do we have a diaspora club?
A diaspora club provides a space for individuals who have migrated from their homeland, as well as their descendants, to connect with a shared culture.
Which African country is known as the “Rainbow Nation”?
South Africa
Who was the first Black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
Who played King T’Challa in Black Panther?
Chadwick Boseman
What fruit ( looks like a fruit) is fried to make a common side dish in Africa?
Plaintain
What is the largest Black population outside Africa?
Brazil
What is the biggest desert in Africa?
Sahara desert
Who was the first African-American woman elected to the U.S. Congress?
Shirley Chisholm
Which Nigerian artist became the first African to perform solo at a FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in 2022?
Davido
What North African dish is made from steamed semolina grains?
Couscous
What does the word “diaspora” mean?
the dispersion or spread of a people from their original homeland.
Name 2 African Countries that start with the letter “Z.”
Zambia and Zimbabwe