According to Knight Frank Wealth Report Africa has the worlds highest potential for wealth growth from 2014-24 with percentage change of 53%

The name "Kwanzaa" was derived derives from the Swahili matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits of the harvest".

Nigeria is the second biggest Coca-Cola market in Africa.

The first coin-operated vending machine was invented in Egypt in 1st Century AD to dispense holy water.

South Africa has the highest number of immigrants in Africa.

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In 2013,a Kenyan Governor publicly slapped a woman for participating in a protest.

Somalia once had the highest percentage of growth of internet users in the world, going from 200 in 2000 to 90,000 in 2007.

Nigeria produces the most pirated CDs and DVDs in Africa.

Cameroon rescued the Vice President of Cameroon's wife 48 hours after she was kidnapped by Boko Haram.

Frank Ribery converted to Islam after getting married,his wife is a French Citizen of Algerian descent.

John Mikel Obi said he hardly scores for Chelsea because Jose Mourinho doesn't like it when he leaves the defensive midfield area.

Zambia and Zimbabwe are the only two countries in the world whose names start with letter "Z". Zaire's name has been changed to DR Congo.

James Brown, the Godfather of Soul came to Nigeria to record a music album with his band (Wings) in 1972.

The Kpelle are the largest ethnic group in Liberia. There is also a high Kpelle population in Guinea.

The first candies were made with honey in Ancient Egypt.

On a scale of 1 to 6, Kenya’s economic policies are rated 3.9, the highest in Africa. Source: World Bank Africa

RCCG (Redeemed Christian Church of God),based in Nigeria is the largest Pentecostal Church in the world with over 5 million members.

Brenda Fassie went to drug rehabilitation centres about 30 times in her life. Source: Wikipedia.

Kenya is Africa's third largest gambling market, after South Africa and Nigeria.