Music
This world-famous Ethiopian pop star is celebrated for massive modern hits like "Baba" and "Tikur Sew".
Who is Teddy Afro?
Is widely celebrated as the most colorful national flag in Africa, featuring six distinct colors.
What is South Africa?
Clue: This famous Swahili phrase—which serves as a major song title and recurring lyric in Disney's The Lion King—translates directly to "no troubles" or "no worries".
What is "Hakuna Matata"?
This Nigerian superstar, often called "Starboy," made global history with his hit song "Essence" and his feature on Drake's "One Dance."
Who is Wizkid?
Originally discovered in Ethiopia, the beans of this plant are now brewed into one of the world's most popular morning drinks.
What is coffee?
This West African country is universally celebrated as the primary birthplace and powerhouse of modern Afrobeats.
What is Nigeria?
Adopted in 2002 to move past the history of the 1994 genocide, the flag features a bright yellow sun with 24 rays meant to symbolize enlightenment and peace.
What is Rwanda?
The 2010 FIFA World Cup theme song "Waka Waka" featured the South African band Freshlyground singing in this language, the first alphabetically among South Africa's 12 official languages.
What is Afrikaans?
Though he was born in Canada, this multi-Grammy-winning R&B superstar—known for hits like "Blinding Lights"—frequently honors his heritage as the proud son of Ethiopian immigrants.
Who is The Weeknd?
These deep-fried, triangular pastries are filled with spiced meat, lentils, or potatoes and serve as a popular street snack throughout the east region.
What are Sambusas? (Also accepted: Samosas)
Believed to be the oldest musical instrument in Africa, it is vital to communication, storytelling, and rhythm.
What is the drum?
The pan-African flag colors—red, yellow, and green—were inspired by this nation, known for artists like Teddy Afro and its unique traditional Injera flatbread.
What is Ethiopia?
This West African genre, famous for its dense percussion and political edge, was pioneered by Nigeria’s Fela Kuti and heavily incorporates Yoruba and Nigerian Pidgin English.
What is Afrobeat?
This Grammy-winning Nigerian artist famously calls himself the "African Giant" and made history by selling out major stadiums across the US and UK.
Who is Burna Boy?
Many West African nations engage in friendly "wars" over who makes the best version of this spicy, tomato-based rice dish.
What is Jollof rice?
Shakira's massive 2010 hit "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" served as the official song for the World Cup hosted by this southernmost African nation.
What is South Africa?
Its historical flag from the Gaddafi era (1977–2011) was famously the only national flag in the world to feature a completely plain, solid color (green) with no design, emblems, or details.
What is Libya?
Meaning "coast" or "border" in Arabic, this East African lingua franca heavily heavily influences local music and is known for its distinct blend of Bantu grammar and Arabic vocabulary.
What is Swahili?
This Black Panther star, who played W'Kabi, won an Academy Award for his role in Judas and the Black Messiah and proudly embraces his Ugandan heritage.
Who is Daniel Kaluuya?
Spongy and slightly sour, this fermented flatbread made from teff flour acts as both the base and the utensil for stews in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
What is Injera?
This double-headed, conical hand drum is used extensively in traditional Ethiopian Orthodox church ceremonies and secular festivals.
What is a Kebero?
Named after the West African nation whose flag has horizontal bands of green, white, and blue, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars are famous for playing this upbeat Jamaican music genre.
What is Reggae?
In Ghana, Ewe master drummers utilize a specialized "drum language" called Vu gbe to mimic the rhythm and pitch of this specific tonal language spoken by the Ashanti people.
What is Twi?
This South African comedian, actor, and author hosted The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022 and voiced Griot in Black Panther.
Who is Trevor Noah?
Made from steamed semolina wheat granules, this North African staple is famously recognized as the national food of Morocco.
What is couscous?