African Expressions
You ask your African mother where to put something and she says…
What is “put it on my head”
A South African anti-apartheid activist who served as the first president of South Africa.
What is Nelson Mandela?
The three most common colors in African flags.
What is green, yellow, and red?
Name the theme song for the African World Cup 2010.
What is Waka Waka?
When someone finds out you're African and they say...
What is "Do you speak African"?
According to African parents, these are the only three acceptable professions.
What is Lawyer, Doctor, Engineer?
The first president of Ghana. He believed in the idea of a united Africa.
What is Kwame Nkrumah?
Name 10 French speaking countries in Africa.
What is DRC, Madagascar, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal, Mali, Rwanda, Guinea, Chad, Burundi, Benin, Togo, CAR, Congo-Brazzaville, Gabon, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Djibouti, Seychelles?
This famous Nigerian singer wrote "Chop My Money".
What is P-Square?
Who played Nelson Mandela In SAWA URI(Must say his first and Last name)?
What is Adefemi Filaoye?
If you go to a visitor's house and they offer you food, how do you get into trouble?
If you take the food, you get into trouble. If you don't take the food, you get into trouble.😅
A Nigerian writer known for her novels, short stories, and non-fiction work. She is the first woman to be crowned chief in her hometown.
What is Chimamanda Ngoni Adichie?
The four major ethnic groups in all of Africa.
What is Hausa, Hutu, Igbo and Kanuri?
Name the Kenyan-Mexican actress who played in Non-Stop.
What is Lupita Nyongo?
This is the third largest country in Africa.
What is Sudan?
What do your African parents say when they see your African friend with higher achievements?
What is "Why can't you be more like your friend"?
This Kenyan author and academic was described as being considered "East Africa's leading novelist." He is known for writing primarily in Gikuyu.
What is Ngugi wa Thiong'o?
The four countries that border Nigeria.
What is Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon?
Where did Sarafina (the movie) take place?
What is South Africa?
Give Nelson Mandela's middle name.
What is Rolihlahla?
A Benninese-French singer-songwriter, actress and activist known for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos.
What is Angelique Kidjo?
List five countries that are part of Lusophone Africa.
What is Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Sao Tome & Principe, Equatorial Guinea, Angola, Mozambique?
Name the male actor who starred in the African movie "Beyonce". (+10 pts if you name his nationality)
What is Van Vicker? Bonus: Ghanaian
From the genetic test in 2006 in determined that Oprah Winfrey was from?
What is Liberia?