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A popular dish in the diaspora that has caused multiple fights over which country makes it better
What is jollof rice?
A colorful cloth that is worn daily or at Nigerian parties. It is primarily associated with Africa because of its tribal-like pattern and motifs.
What is Ankara?
An award-winning Afro-pop group from Kenya crowned Best Group (Africa) at the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2016
Who is Sauti Sol?
POV: You are singing along with a song and know all the lyrics. Your mom sees this and says:
What is "I hope you know your schoolwork/ books like you know those songs"?
The name of Nigeria's film industry.
What is Nollywood?
A popular fried dough dessert common amongst the African diaspora.
What is puff-puff, bofrot, kala, mikate, togbei, mandazi, etc. [You get it, it has many names.]?
A sum of money or quantity of goods given to this woman's family by that of the man for her hand in marriage.
What is a Bride Price/ Dowry?
This American popstar has a South African actor as a father. She is known for popular TicTok dances and her first hit song is what a "cow" likes to say..!
Who is Doja Cat?
You talk back to your mom in an argument, and she responds:
What is "I'm not one of your little friends."?
Real or fake African dish: Clue: Zamunda stew
This is false
The most popular dish served during Christmas in Kenya, derived from an Indian cuisine
What is chapati?
The most spoken language in Africa.
What is Swahili?
This was the official World Cup 2010 song.
What is Waka Waka?
POV: Your auntie gives you money at a family gathering, your mom sees this and responds:
What is "Let me hold the money for you"?
This South African genre blending house, jazz, and lounge sounds has dominated African clubs since around 2020.
What is Amapiano
The most common drink that is taken by Africans,( you will probably be served it anytime you visit someone)
What is tea?
A large piece of clothing, every mother has to own one before delivering a baby.
This Nigerian female singer was imprisoned for performing in another country during Covid
Who is Tems?
This question is asked by a Nigerian parent, uncle, or auntie at a gathering when you are out of college, and/or 25 and up.
What is "When will you marry?"
The longest river in Africa.
What is the River Nile?
The most common rice dish eaten by coastal people that live along the Indian Ocean.
What is pilau?
Men from Latuka tribe still practice the tradition of kidnapping a woman that they want to marry in a certain country in Africa.
What is Sudan?
This Nigerian singer kicked people out of his concert for not singing along to the performance
Who is Burna Boy?
“Eneke the bird says that since men have learned to shoot without missing, he has learned to fly without perching.” A quote for Chinua Achebe's best selling novel.
What is Things Fall Apart?
This spicy pepper sauce common in Ghanaian and Nigerian cuisine is often served with rice, grilled meats, or plantains.
What is shito?