African Leaders
Who is the pioneer of Afrobeats?
Fela Kuti
💡 Fun Fact: Fela Kuti (Nigeria) was a multi-instrumentalist and human rights activist who used his music to challenge government corruption and military coups.
Which desert is nearly the size of the entire United States and is so vast it spans 11 different African nations?
Sahara desert
💡 Fun Fact: The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, covering an area roughly the size of the United States! Some scientists believe that parts of the Sahara were lush and green just 6,000 years ago.
Who is 👑 + 🎤 + 💃🏾 + 👗 ?
Emoji Clue: Queen Bey
Beyonce
💡 Fun Fact: Called Queen of Pop/R&B and holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won by any artist in history, with 32 wins
What year was Loy Excellentia founded?
2023 by Dr. Aloysius Anyichie
💡 Fun Fact: The name of his initiative is a blend of his own name (Aloysius) and the Latin word for excellence (Excellentia).
In the movie The Lion King, the phrase "no worries" means what in the famous Swahili phrase
Hakuna Matata
💡 Fun Fact: Hakuna matata is a genuine Swahili phrase popularized globally by The Lion King (1994), it represents a carefree, stress-free philosophy
The Nigerian writer who wrote "Purple Hibiscus" and "Americanah."
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
💡 Fun Fact: She started her university education in Nigeria studying medicine and pharmacy
Which city in Africa is widely known as the "Silicon Savannah," a nickname earned for its position as a leading, fast-growing tech hub in Africa ?
Nairobi
Fun Fact: Nairobi was ranked as the #1 city to visit in the world by Lonely Planet, beating out major global capitals for its unique blend of culture and nature.
Who is ⚡ 🏃🏾♂️ 🥇 ?
Emoji clue: Lightning Bolt
Usain Bolt
💡 Fun Fact: Usain Bolt is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist, achieving the "double-triple" (100m and 200m gold) at three consecutive Olympic Games (2008, 2012, and 2016).
Who was the first African American woman to travel into space?
Dr. Mae Jemison
💡 Fun Fact: In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first Black woman to travel to space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. She also appeared in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation—a lifelong dream of hers!
The first woman and African to lead the World Trade Organization
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
💡 Fun Fact: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was born into a royal family in Delta State, Nigeria; her father was the Obi (King) of Ogwashi-Ukwu
Who is considered as the Father of the Internet in Africa?
Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor
💡 Fun Fact: Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor (Ghana) was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his pioneering role in establishing internet connectivity across the continent.
What year did 17 African nations declared independence from colonial rule?
1960
💡 Fun Fact: 1960 is also known as the year of Africa
Who is 🥊 + 🐝 + 🦋 ?
Emoji Clue: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
Muhammad Ali
💡 Fun Fact: He was the first boxer to win the world heavyweight title 3 times
February 2026 marks how many years since BHM celebration began in Canada?
30 years
💡 Fun Fact: The House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in December 1995, following a motion introduced by Dr. Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament.
This fruit, often grown in West Africa, is used to make chocolate
Cocoa
💡 Fun Fact: Cocoa beans were once so valuable to the Aztecs and Mayans that they were used as currency to pay taxes and buy goods
Who is considered the greatest marathoner of all time, he is the only human to have run a marathon in under two hours (1:59:40)?
Eliud Kipchoge
💡 Fun Fact: Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) trains in a simple dormitory, scrubs floors, and keeps detailed, colored training journals, embodying his philosophy that "only the disciplined ones in life are free"
The World’s Youngest Country with about 78% of the population under the age of 30, making it one of the youngest nations on Earth.
Uganda
💡 Fun Fact: Smallest Church in the World: On Biku Hill, there is a tiny stone chapel that can only fit three people, including the priest.
🕺🏾 + 🔥 + 🦵🏾
Emoji Clue: Name of popular Nigerian dance style "Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us"
Zanku
💡 Fun Fact: The Zanku dance features rapid legwork. Beyond the legwork, the dance often includes a signature stomping motion and a final "kick out" to complete the step
Who is the first Black person and the first Canadian woman to be featured on a $10 bill?
Viola Desmond
💡 Fun Fact: Before the U.S. civil rights movement gained global attention, Viola Desmond famously challenged segregation in a Nova Scotia movie theatre in 1946
The State in Nigeria with the highest rate of twin births globally?
Oyo State
💡 Fun Fact: Local theory attributes twin birth to the consumption of yams and okra leaves, though scientists are still studying the exact cause
The first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Wangari Maathai
💡 Fun Fact: Wangari Maathai (Kenya) founded the Green Belt Movement, which has planted over 51 million trees and empowered women across Kenya.
The Jackass Penguin lives on the coast of which African country?
South Africa
💡 Fun Fact: They are nicknamed Jackass penguins because they bray like donkeys.
Who was the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal?
Alice Coachman
💡 Fun Fact: Alice Coachman became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States in the 1948 London Olympics for the high jump. She was later honored by President Harry Truman.
Who is considered as the Father of Black History?
Carter G. Woodson
💡 Fun Fact: Carter G. Woodson founded the original Negro History Week in 1926 to ensure the accomplishments of African Americans were documented and taught in schools
The vibrant "wax print" fabric famous for its bold, repeating patterns and bright colors.
Ankara Cloth
💡 Fun Fact: Ankara deeply rooted in African culture. The fabric is now manufactured worldwide and worn globally, including by celebrities like Beyoncé.