Geography
This desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
The Sahara Desert
This Afrobeat pioneer, often called the "father of Afrobeat," was also a political activist in Kenya
Fela Kuti
Couscous is considered a staple food in this region of Africa
North Africa
This North African city was a major center of learning, home to the ancient Library of Alexandria.
Alexandria
This Nigerian artist, known for hits like "Fall" and "If," is nicknamed "OBO."
Davido
The capital of Kenya
Nairobi
Originating from Angola, this sensual partner dance has gained international popularity.
Kizomba
This fried snack, similar to a doughnut, is popular in East Africa.
Mandazi
This queen of Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in Angola resisted Portuguese colonization in the 17th century.
Queen Nzinga
This Kenyan-Mexican actress played the role of Nakia in Black Panther
Lupita Nyong'o
The African country completely surrounded by South Africa.
Lesotho
"Jerusalema," a global viral dance hit in 2020, was produced by this South African DJ.
Master KG
Biltong, a dried meat snack similar to jerk, originated in this African country.
South Africa
This famous 14th-century Malian emperor made a legendary pilgrimage to Mecca, displaying immense wealth
Mansa Musa
These two South African DJs are credited with pioneering and popularizing the genre, amapiano, globally.
Scorpion Kings ( Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa)
Africa's second-highest mountain.
Mount Kenya
This dance style from South Africa originated among miners wearing rubber boots.
Gumboot dancing
This fermented milk drink, also called amasi, is common in Southern Africa.
Maas
The Battle of Adwa in 1896 was a historic victory for this African nation against Italy.
Ethiopia
Samuel Eto'o, one of Africa's greatest footballers, is from this country.
Cameroon
The Great Rift Valley stretches from Lebanon all the way to this country.
Mozambique
This music genre from the Democratic Republic of Congo, known for its fast guitar riffs, influenced modern Afropop
Soukous
This Ghanaian dish, made from fermented maize dough and wrapped in leaves, is often served with stew or soup.
Kenkey
This pre-colonial empire is famous for its stone ruins known as Great Zimbabwe
The Kingdom of Zimbabwe
This Senegalese filmmaker is often called the "father of African cinema."
Ousmane Sembene