History
Who was the first president of independent Ghana?
Kwame Nkrumah
The earliest civilization in Africa is centered on Africa’s longest river, which flows north and empties into the Mediterranean. Name this river
Nile River
Which anti-apartheid activist and statesman was the first president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
What is the popular West African rice dish made with tomato and spices?
Jollof rice
This Caribbean genre developed from Jamaican traditions with African musical roots
Reggae
Which empire was ruled by Mansa Musa?
Mali Empire
This body of water is shared by three countries, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, with Tanzania holding the largest portion
Lake Victoria
This Egyptian professional footballer plays for Premier League club Liverpool, and captains the Egypt national team.
Mohamed Salah
What Ethiopian bread is sourdough and spongy?
Injera
This South African music genre blending house music and jazz became a global dance trend in recent years
Amapiano
This North African country gained independence from France in 1962 after a long war
Algeria
This dormant volcano is the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, rising 5,895 meters above sea level
Mount Kilimanjaro
This Nigerian musician and political activist is considered the main innovator of Afrobeat
Fela Kuti
This country is the continent’s biggest exporter of coffee
Ethiopia
This Ghanaian dance/music genre became viral globally through social media dance challenges
Azonto
In what year did South Africa hold its first democratic election?
1994
Which country has the most official languages in Africa?
Zimbabwe
Which Cameroonian striker famously played for Barcelona and Inter Milan?
Samuel Eto’o
This hibiscus drink popular in West Africa is called “zobo” in Nigeria
Bissap
What 3,000-year-old civilization was located along the Nile River in modern-day southern Egypt and northern Sudan?
Ancient Nubia
Nicknamed “the kingdom in the sky,” this landlocked nation is the only country in the world to lie entirely above 1,000 meters
Lesotho
This Liberian president was the first elected female head of state in Africa
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
This North African dish is traditionally steamed semolina served with vegetables and meat
Couscous