Brazil
What is the name of the huge rainforest that covers much of northern Brazil?
Amazon
Which crop is one of Ghana’s most important exports and a major part of its economy?
Cocoa
In what year was Kofi born?
1956
What is Kofi’s drink of choice?
Whiskey
What is the largest city in Brazil by population?
São Paulo
In what year did Ghana gain independence from British Rule?
1957
Where did Kofi meet Gladys?
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
What is his favorite soccer team?
Chelsea
Which Brazilian football legend is often called “the king of football”?
Pele
Which body of water lies to the south of Ghana?
The Gulf of Guinea
Which NFL team did Kofi work for?
Cleveland Browns
What is his favorite Sunday meal?
Soup and fufu
During Carnival, Olinda is especially known for giant dancing figures called what? (Portuguese)
Bonecos Gigantes
What Pan-African organization was founded in Accra in 1958 under Kwame Nkrumah’s leadership?
The All-African People’s Conference
In what city does Kofi have his name inscribed on a plaque at the train station?
Emeryville
What is the current working title of his semi-autobiographical novel?
Walk Taller Than Your Shadow
Brazil shares a border with every South American country except which two?
Chile and Ecuador
What is the name of Ghana’s highest mountain?
Mount Afadja (aka Mount Afadjato)
How many children did he want originally when Gladys first asked him?
Zero
What is his favorite architectural style?
Post-modernism