Each of the markets has its own Zain Game for the 2010 Zain Africa Challenge season! Viewers play the SMS game for a chance to win fabulous prizes.
The questions and winners are listed here, so check back often during the broadcast season!
| Episode 1 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
Which city is the seat of the Asantehene and the Golden Stool? |
Kumasi
|
Judith Jeffray - Dansoman
Michael Kofi Gohoho - Kanda East
Karen Naa Kuokor Neequaye - Madina
|
| Kenya |
Which is Kenya's longest river? |
Tana River
|
Jacob Muli Soi - Mombasa
Dr Macharia James Githigia - Nanyuki
Albert Mjomba - Mombasa
|
| Malawi |
The National Museum and Mandala House are in which major city? |
Blantyre
|
Frank Gobede - Zomba
Maliford Buleya - Blantyre
0993700566 - Malawi
|
| Nigeria AIT |
What is the capital of Borno State? |
Maiduguri
|
Olubiyi Sunnbi - Lagos State
Nnabuife Ikechukwu - Lagos State
Adebimpe Obadan - Lagos State
|
| Nigeria NTA |
The highest point in Nigeria, Chappal Waddi, is found in which state? |
Taraba
|
Oluwadamilare Sadiq - Lagos State
Shodipo Lekan - Lagos State
Dayo Adebayo - Oyo State
|
| Nigeria STV |
Which of these fast food chains is the oldest? |
Mr. Bigg's
|
Stanley Okeke - Lagos State
Yemi Ajayi - Lagos State
Ubani Michael - Lagos State
|
| Sierra Leone |
Who served as President of Sierra Leone from 1971 to 1985? |
Siaka Stevens
|
Robert Koroma - 48 Byrne Lane, Freetown
Salim Jalloh - 23 Skye Street, Freetown
Nchezor Clements Chukujekwu - 16 Kissy Road, Freetown
|
| Tanzania |
Which leader translated Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" into Swahili? |
Julius Nyerere
|
Fred Mtera - Arusha
George Msangya - Morogoro
Esther Ngomoi Mpera - Arusha
|
| Uganda |
At 85,392 square kilometres, which region is the largest? |
Northern
|
Ronald Amega - Kampala
Diana Mukami - Kampala
Jane Mbira - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
What is the national bird of Zambia? |
Fish Eagle
|
Musonda Luapula - Lusaka
Luuma Mooya - Kitwe
Kabala Simasiku - Luanshya
|
| Episode 2 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
The album "Asem Beba Dabi" belongs to which of these artistes? |
Obrafour
|
Juliana Azuri - Korle Bu
Kwabena Essauh - Mankesim
Samuel Osei Agyeman - Labadi
|
| Kenya |
Which 2008 gold medalist holds the Olympic marathon record? |
Samuel Wanjiru
|
Joyce Amadadi - Nairobi
David Kihara Njenga - Nairobi
Ruth Mahugu Simon - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
In which year did Malawi become a republic? |
1966
|
Chikondi Nsope - Lilongwe
Tamanda Mphatso - Blantyre
Edward Chisambo - Nkhatabay
|
| Nigeria AIT |
Which literary great wrote 2009's "The Education of a British-Protected Child"? |
Chinua Achebe
|
Prince Will Solomon - Lagos
Adesola Falaudeen - Plateau
Samuel Aniedi - Lagos
|
| Nigeria NTA |
Which author wrote the satiric work "A Play of Giants"? |
Wole Soyinka
|
Lawrence Emmanuel - Fct Abuja
Crystabel Mbuk - Kaduna State
Babatunde Babasanya - Oyo State
|
| Nigeria STV |
Nigeria's president replaced Queen Elizabeth II as head of state in which year? |
1963
|
Yemi Okuwa - Lagos
Odu Oku - Lagos
Olumide Ayinla - Lagos
|
| Sierra Leone |
Which mineral is mined in Sierra Leone for its aluminium? |
Bauxite
|
Joseph Nyamor - Willoughby Lane, Freetown
Martha Palmer - 20A Femi Turner Drive, Goderich
078 58 83 98 - Freetown
|
| Tanzania |
As of 1st January 2010, which is closest to the population of Tanzania? |
42 million
|
Diana Mujemula - Dar Es Salaam
Majjid Mohammed - Dar Es Salaam
Richard Lazaro Hegeta - Iringa
|
| Uganda |
Which Chief Justice swore-in President Museveni for his third term? |
Benjamin Odoki
|
Ronald Amega - Kampala
Eryeza Kyegonza - Kampala
Andrew Owen Kalule - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
Which of these towns is located farthest west? |
Kaoma
|
Florence Mbewe - Lusaka
Moffat Kaoma - Kitwe
Evans Poya - Kitwe
|
| Satellite |
Who is the only African woman to have won the Nobel Peace Prize? |
Wangari Maathai
|
|
| Episode 3 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
What is Ghana's primary source of electric power? |
Hydroelectric Dams
|
Ben Asafo Adjei - Tafo,kumasi
Frank Asiamah - Lapaz
Emma Afari-Bampo - Bubuashi
|
| Kenya |
When did Wangari Maathai become Africa's first female Nobel Peace Prize winner? |
2004
|
Jack Migwambo - Nairobi
Salome Njeri Murigi - Nairobi
Benard Namude Wabwire - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
Which artiste sang "Samalira"? |
Joseph Tembo
|
James Jakuma - Blantyre
Catherine Upindi - Lilongwe
Frank Banda - Nkhata Bay
|
| Nigeria AIT |
Which Afro-beat pioneer founded his own Kalakuta Republic? |
Fela Kuti
|
Bode Akindele - Lagos
Mrs Nnabuife - Lagos
Oluwatosin Zannu - Lagos
|
| Nigeria NTA |
How many times has Nigeria been in the final match of the Africa Cup of Nations? |
Six
|
Bilkisu Usman - Abuja
Amina Ahmed - Bauchi
Joel Ishaya - Abuja
|
| Nigeria STV |
Which actress hosted the 5th African Movie Academy Awards held in 2009? |
Kate Henshaw-Nuttal
|
Seun Oredibe - Lagos
Mary Ogidan - Lagos
Emmanuel Odum - Kano
|
| Sierra Leone |
Who represented Sierra Leone at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain? |
Rosaline Strasser-King
|
Mrs Princess Pessima - Flat 31 Fourah Bah College
Hawanatu Kamara - 21 Alpha Terrrace, Calaba Town
Mrs Christiana Wright - 1 Shorenkeh Street, Brookfields
|
| Tanzania |
The artiste Merege, from X Plastaz, is a member of which ethnic group? |
Maasai
|
Charles Lumwe - Arusha
Judith Raymond Mboya - Kigoma
Gerald Aminieli Kinissa - Arusha
|
| Uganda |
Okot p'Bitek's "Song of Lawino" and "Song of Ocol" are which type of literature? |
Poems
|
Kaggwa Wilson - Kampala
Alupo Sarah - Jinja
Fred Kaddu - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
"Ifyabukaya" is a radio programme that is chiefly in which language? |
Bemba
|
Andrew Botha - Ndola
Mulenga Mercy - Kitwe
Mwangala Masule Matilda - Livingstone
|
| Satellite |
Which was nominated for the Best Contemporary World Music Album Grammy in 2009? |
Femi Kuti
|
|
| Episode 4 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
What is the middle name of President Atta Mills? |
Evans
|
Abdul Mutalah - Sakaman, Dansoman
Andrew Tchend - Labadi, Trade Fair
John Nyarko - Asoredaahu, Dansoman
|
| Kenya |
Which is closest to the population of Kenya, as of 1st January 2010? |
40 million
|
Stephen Muli Wausi - Nairobi
Vincent Juma - Kisumu
Joan Wanjiku Marubu - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
Which crop is most associated with Mulanje District? |
Tea
|
Christopher Kaminjolo - Blantyre
Lanjesi Yatima - Lilongwe
Unknown 0999837916 - Malawi
|
| Nigeria AIT |
Which date is Workers' Day in Nigeria? |
1st May
|
Station off air - No winners
|
| Nigeria NTA |
Who was the first president of Nigeria's Fourth Republic? |
Olusegun Obasanjo
|
Darlinton Ezenwa - Lagos
Dubem Nnabuife - Lagos
Osuala George - Lagos
|
| Nigeria STV |
"The Thing Around Your Neck" is a 2009 work by which author? |
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
|
Uzoma Nwokeabia - Anambra
Mrs Princewill - Lagos
Adebayo Adeosun - Lagos
|
| Sierra Leone |
Which river forms part of Sierra Leone's border with Liberia? |
Mano
|
Paul Charles Saffa - 9A Golden Valley Drive, Margay Town
Harold Randell - C/O of Rokel Commercial Bank,congo Cross
Abdul Jero Bangura - 4 Jones Lane, Off Savage Street
|
| Tanzania |
Which lake is entirely within Tanzania? |
Lake Rukwa
|
Majid Lalu - Iringa
Omary Mziray - Dodoma
Esther Pyuza - Dodoma
|
| Uganda |
Which Scotsman is manager of the Uganda Cranes? |
Bobby Williamson
|
Kalule Andrew Owens - Kampala
Tusingwire Alex Kansiime - Kampala
Jane Mbira - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
Which is a book by Malama Katulwende? |
Bitterness
|
Peter Zulu - Livingstone
Mavis Kalaluka - Lusaka
Joseph Mupeta - Lusaka
|
| Satellite |
Europe and Africa are only 14 km apart at the narrowest point of which strait? |
Strait of Gibraltar
|
|
| Episode 5 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
Who is the coach of the Black Stars? |
Milovan Rajevac
|
Abena Adowa - Dansoma
Kawbena Tawiah - North Kaneshie
Asare Adu Samuel - Malam
|
| Kenya |
In 1964, which author published the novel "Weep Not Child"? |
Ngugi wa Thiong'o
|
Fidelis Mugure Kangethe - Nairobi
Chris Abel Ngava - Mombasa
Abigail Mukuria Njeri - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
Which river is the only one to flow out of Lake Malawi? |
Shire River
|
Steve Kalungwe - Lilongwe
Sam Zidana - Blantyre
Unknown 0999071312 - Malawi
|
| Nigeria AIT |
Adire is a traditional hand-painted cloth of which people? |
Yoruba
|
Bidemi Ajibade - Lagos
Awa Ifeanyi - Lagos
Desmond Aaron - Lagos
|
| Nigeria NTA |
Which Nigerian state's name is an anagram of "At a sink"? |
Katsina
|
Olaleye Rotimi - Lagos
Elder Mike Iheadindu - Abia
Tope Babalola - Oyo State
|
| Nigeria STV |
At independence, Nigeria's population was nearest what? |
40 million
|
Segun Kolade - Lagos
Obinna Onuoha - Lagos
Olabunmi Bankole - Lagos
|
| Sierra Leone |
Which poet also wrote the novel "The Last Harmattan of Alusine Dunbar"? |
Syl Cheney-Coker
|
Janet Thomas - 71 Regent Road, Lumley
Kadiatu Kargbo - 5H Willougby Lane 2, Brookfeilds
Lucian Kamara - 5B George Brook, Dwarzak
|
| Tanzania |
Which Makonde artist became known worldwide as the "Picasso of Africa"? |
George Lilanga
|
Salvatory Mkami - Dar Es Salaam
Cosmas Sanga - Dar Es Salaam
Rajab Justine Mdakama - Musoma - Mara
|
| Uganda |
Which of theses languages has the most speakers? |
Luganda
|
Sam Bayiga - Kampala
Prossy Nakazimba - Kampala
Evelyn Atim - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
Munkoyo and tobwa are traditionally made from which grain? |
Maize
|
Mangani Lenny Phiri - Lusaka
Mirriam N Nyambe - Lusaka
Matildah Sakala - Mfuwe
|
| Satellite |
Which of these nations produces the most gold? |
Ghana
|
|
| Episode 6 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
Which of these Ghanaian newspapers is privately owned? |
The Ghanaian Chronicle
|
Michael Fianoo - Nungua
Bright Adjei - Dansoman
Khadija Krobo Adusei - Kaneshie
|
| Kenya |
Which TV series centres on a group of friends in Nairobi's California estate? |
Block D
|
Michael Oduor Okelo - Nairobi
Morris Muinde Nzioka - Nairobi
William Muiruri Thuo - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
In late 2009, which striker returned to the Flames after retiring? |
Esau Kanyenda
|
Ivy Chirwa - Lilongwe
Willy Kufa - Zomba
Mwayi Jana - Zomba
|
| Nigeria AIT |
Nigeria's present constitution was adopted in which year? |
1999
|
Ahmed Karim - Lagos
Biodun Yaya - Lagos
Ephriam Mokwunye - Port Harcourt
|
| Nigeria NTA |
Which surname is shared by Nigerian sculptor Chidi and singers Paul and Peter? |
Okoye
|
Banjo Owolabi - Lagos
Blessing Akpan - Akwa Ibom
Sunday Nmesirionye - Abia State
|
| Nigeria STV |
Wikki Warm Springs is in which national park? |
Yankari National Park
|
Sehindemi Awe-Olubiyi - Lagos
Akeem Ajayi - Lagos
Felix Okoli - Lagos
|
| Sierra Leone |
The Tacugama Sanctuary was established to help orphans of which species? |
Chimpanzee
|
Olayinka Creighton-Randall - 12 Pademba Road
Arthur Thomas - 16 Amadho Lane,lumley
Mohamed Marrah - 12 Combination Drive, Wilkinson Road
|
| Tanzania |
What Arabian sailing vessels have docked in Zanzibar for centuries? |
Dhows
|
Emmanuel Titus Mlindima - Bukoba
Edna Kallape - Arusha
Rosaria Mushi - Morogoro
|
| Uganda |
Bigo bya Mugenyi was the capital of which ancient empire? |
Kitara
|
Sebulime David - Kampala
Dennis Sengonzi - Kampala
Musoke Lameck - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
Who was Litunga of the Lozi for more than 35 years between 1878 and 1916? |
Lewanika I
|
George Tembo - Lusaka
Paul Mushanga - Kitwe
Dyness Mwenya - Mufulira
|
| Satellite |
Alan Paton's "Cry, the Beloved Country" is set in which nation? |
South Africa
|
|
| Episode 7 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
Which of these towns is the northern-most? |
Sunyani
|
Kennedy Ohene Adjei - James Town
Esther Owusuwaa Aning - Santamaria
Allswella Ama Addo - Ridge
|
| Kenya |
In 1498, which explorer was the first known European to visit Mombasa? |
Vasco da Gama
|
Lacey Badru - Nairobi
James Kamau Ndegwa - Nairobi
Hesborne Ochieng - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
15th January is which public holiday in Malawi? |
John Chilembwe Day
|
Maggie Juliana - Lilongwe
Brian Supuni - Blantyre
Paul Chioko - Lilongwe
|
| Nigeria AIT |
Nigeria's shortest border is with which nation? |
Chad
|
Wole Adeniji - Lagos
Ramon Adesoun - Lagos
Nsikak-Abasi Udoh - Lagos
|
| Nigeria NTA |
Composed by John Pepper Clark, which epic is based on a folk hero of the Ijaw? |
The Ozidi Saga
|
Joshua Obasi - Lagos
Mark Obasi - Lagos
Deborah Mayowa - Lagos
|
| Nigeria STV |
Nigeria leads Africa in the production of which grain crops? |
Millet and Sorghum
|
Azuka Rapheal - Lagos
Haziz Adekunle - Lagos
Atnura Salami - Badagry
|
| Sierra Leone |
Madieu Williams plays American football for which NFL team? |
Minnesota Vikings
|
Sheriff Kargbo - 19 Adonkia Road, Goderich
Alhaji Musa Conteh - 9 Davies Street, Kissy
Mohamed Sesay - 17D Upper Savage Square
|
| Tanzania |
Which Brazilian coach has led the Taifa Stars since 2006? |
Marcio Maximo
|
Aisha Shakeel - Dar Es Salaam
Julius Fintan Haule - Dar Es Salaam
Juma Mustapha - Dar Es Salaam
|
| Uganda |
Which ore is the product of Kilembe Mines? |
Copper
|
Sekajja Vincent - Kampala
Naggayi Daphine - Kampala
Tumwebaze Gilbert - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
Which team has won the Zambian Premier League a record 11 times? |
Nkana FC
|
Derrick Nyirenda - Chadiza
Jimmy Mandanda - Lusaka
Keener Njovu - Lusaka
|
| Satellite |
Which footballer was nominated for the 2009 CAF Player of the Year award? |
Michael Essien
|
|
| Episode 8 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
Which colour on the Ghanaian flag represents Ghana's mineral resources? |
Gold
|
Kweku Zaid - Trade Fair
Dr. Emmanuel Quashie - Dansoman
Christian Annan Tetteh - Adenta
|
| Kenya |
Which of these managers coached the Harambee Stars first? |
Joe Kadenge
|
Charles Njuguna Muiruri - Nakuru
Jimmy Njagih Mike - Nairobi
Fakrhuddin Ezzi - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
Which Malawian novelist wrote "I Will Try" and "The Looming Shadow"? |
Legson Kayira
|
Foster Kane - Lilongwe
Matilda Matondo - Mzuzu
N/A - N/A
|
| Nigeria AIT |
Which Nigerian wrote "The Joys of Motherhood"? |
Buchi Emecheta
|
Oluwashina Buhari - Lagos
Peter Ogubuike - Abuja
Samuel Akinola - Lagos
|
| Nigeria NTA |
Which state borders both Kaduna and Yobe states? |
Bauchi
|
Julius Arabo - Jos
Joel Nwankwo - Lagos
Nurudeen Bello - Abuja
|
| Nigeria STV |
Which 19th century former slave turned merchant founded the city-state of Opobo? |
JaJa
|
Solomon Ogiribo - Lagos
Irene Eruotor - Lagos
Isionye Ameze - Abuja
|
| Sierra Leone |
Bai Bureh led a revolt in 1898 after England imposed a tax on what? |
Huts
|
Amodu Lamin Kamara - 125 Pademba Road, Freetown
Marie Morgan-Conteh - 24 Main Motor Road, Congo Cross
Mohamed Sankoh - 14 Queen Elizabeth Road, Kissy Dock Yard
|
| Tanzania |
Who became Tanzania's Attorney General in October 2009? |
Frederick Werema
|
Devotha Robert - Morogoro
Joseph Mwalla - Musoma
Lendukushi Keiya - Kiteto - Manyara
|
| Uganda |
Where do the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC meet? |
Mount Sabinio
|
Peter Tenywa Bedhumira - Kampala
Patrick Ashaba - Mbarara
Chemisto Esther - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
Which of these public holidays is celebrated last in the calendar year? |
Independence Day
|
Maureen Mweshi - Ndola
Steven Kataya - Lusaka
Isaiah Mulambya - Kitwe
|
| Satellite |
In late 2009, SWAPO was returned to power in which southwest African nation? |
Namibia
|
|
| Episode 9 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
Kofi Ako and Anowa are characters in a play written by whom? |
Ama Ata Aidoo
|
Nancy Mends - Cape Coast
Francis Laryea - Labadi
Fred Owusu - Twiiblewo, Teshie
|
| Kenya |
Which 10,000 square km area is disputed between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya? |
Ilemi Triangle
|
David Kipketer Menjo - Nairobi
Daniel Kibwmbok Chirchir - Eldoret
Simon Mwai Runo - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
Malawi extracts 6,000 tonnes per month of which mineral at its Mchenga Mines? |
Coal
|
Aram Beza - Rumphi
Maggie Chitsulo - Salima
Kelvin Kuntindi - Lilongwe
|
| Nigeria AIT |
What is Nigeria's oldest national park? |
Kainji Lake National Park
|
Abdulakeem Odusanya - Lagos
Ejalonibu Sunkanmi - Ogun State
Steven Okolo - Lagos
|
| Nigeria NTA |
The National Assembly has two houses, also known as which type of legislature? |
Bicameral
|
Ifunanya Okonji - Lagos
Dauda Ageni - Kaduna State
Funmilayo Olamide - Oyo State
|
| Nigeria STV |
Ibiere MacClayton is married to which comedian and musician? |
Julius Agwu
|
Odinala Ilodibe - Lagos
Huawa Sadiq - Lagos
Omoniyi Kolawole - Lagos
|
| Sierra Leone |
Which author and broadcaster translated Shakespeare into the Krio language? |
Thomas Decker
|
Nigel Davies - 17A Regent Road, Lumley
Salieu Karim Sesay - 59 Yagala Road, Kabala
Harold Randall - 8A Wilkinson Road, Freetown
|
| Tanzania |
If you take the ferry from Mwanza to Ukerewe, you're on which body of water? |
Lake Victoria
|
Emmanuel Lohay - Arusha
Peter Makanza - Mwanza
Raphael Sakey - Arusha
|
| Uganda |
Ancient rock paintings can be found at the Nyero Rock Shelter near which town? |
Kumi
|
Daniel Asiimwe - Kampala
Robert Buga - Kampala
Samuel Bakulama - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
Which Lunda festival celebrates the victories of Chief Mwata Kazembe? |
Umutomboko
|
Catherine Mulamba Mulenga - Lusaka
Edith Machilika - Lusaka
Matwina Masocha - Kafue
|
| Satellite |
Which staple African tuber crop is also known as manioc? |
Cassava
|
|
| Episode 10 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
What is the internet domain code for Ghana? |
.gh
|
Leonora Ohene Obeng - Haatso
Frederick Agbeviabe - Teshie
Kelvin Kusi - Tema
|
| Kenya |
To protect elephants, the ivory trade was banned in Kenya in which year? |
1989
|
Janet Akinyi - Nairobi
Edgar Njoroge Ngugi - Nairobi
Joseph Mulinge Musau - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
Which of these was established earliest? |
Maravi Confederacy
|
Laston Thawale - Lilongwe
Andrew Kananji - Blantyre
Hazwell Gondwe - Mzuzu
|
| Nigeria AIT |
In which year did Nigeria win FIFA's U-16 Championship in China? |
1985
|
Oluwaseun Walters - Lagos
Bisi Olamiji - Lagos
Okonkwo Agbishi Lawrence - Lagos
|
| Nigeria NTA |
"Talk About It" and "Money" are hits by which Nigerian rapper? |
M.I.
|
Kolade Lana - Oyo State
Tobi Olubiyi - Lagos
Mrs Awodiya - Lagos
|
| Nigeria STV |
Which Olympic gold-winning footballer is also known for his colourful hairstyles? |
Taribo West
|
Chima Mbegbu - Lagos
Mrs. Maybel Fanu - Lagos
Leke Adebajo - Lagos
|
| Sierra Leone |
Which province is divided into the most districts? |
Northern
|
Sarah Pearce - 7 Gwent Height, Hill-Cot Road
Mohamed Turay - 7 Gwent Height, Hill-Cot Road
Marion Coker - 6 Mos Road, Juba Hill
|
| Tanzania |
Which author's 1994 novel "Paradise" was shortlisted for a Booker Prize? |
Abdulrazak Gurnah
|
Gabriela Kilian - Dar Es Salaam
Nicah Augustino Moshi - Morogoro
Marwa Ryoba - Tarime - Musoma
|
| Uganda |
Which Ugandan newspaper has the motto "Truth Every Day"? |
The Monitor
|
Edmund Byaruhanga - Kampala
Faith Byanyima - Kampala
Bruce Katamba - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
To go from Lusaka to Ndola, you'd have to travel in which direction? |
North
|
Myriam Chabala - Lusaka
Chongo Mutale - Lusaka
Patson Tembo - Lusaka
|
| Satellite |
What is the largest body of water in Africa? |
Lake Victoria
|
|
| Episode 11 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
In which year was Emancipation Day first celebrated in Ghana? |
1998
|
Abednago Mensah - Labadi
Etornam Ahianeve - Burma Camp
Daniel Opare - Alajo
|
| Kenya |
For which hit did Nameless win the "Listeners' Choice" award at the 2009 MAMA's? |
Sunshine
|
Nthamo Mulli - Nairobi
Shadrack Miano Githinji - Nairobi
Rose Wangari Njuguna - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
Which of these is a healing spirit dance of the Tumbuka? |
Vimbuza
|
Jonathan Thawale - Nkhatabay
Edward Nkosi - Blantyre
Bishop Malamulo - Ntcheu
|
| Nigeria AIT |
Nigeria's largest durbar festival occurs where? |
Kano
|
Lawrence Ojebode - Lagos
Sadiq Talimu Abubakar - Lagos
Dr. Nwanneka Nwachukwu - Port Harcourt
|
| Nigeria NTA |
Which clothing designer established the label Mon Ami? |
Larry Kay Ojomo
|
Thereasa Okhae - Abuja
Agboola Dele Olawale - Kwara
Ehitayo Ayeni - Lagos
|
| Nigeria STV |
"Confluence State" is the nickname of which Nigerian state? |
Kogi
|
Opaleke Olusegun - Kwara State
Egbamuno Lucky - Lagos
Oyeboabe Makinde - Lagos
|
| Sierra Leone |
Who directed "Sweet Salone", the documentary on Sierra Leone's music culture? |
Sieh "C-ya" Samura
|
Marvin Davies - Lumely
Abubakarr Kamara - Port Loko
Abdul Wilson - Magburaka
|
| Tanzania |
"As Old As My Tongue" is a documentary about which queen of Taarab music? |
Bi Kidude
|
Hamza Matungwa - Dar Es Salaam
Ernest Baraka - Arusha
Andrew Peter - Chalinze
|
| Uganda |
Which artiste created such songs as "Tindatiine" and "Sirikusula"? |
Lady Mariam
|
Denis Sengonzi - Kampala
Clare Nakayiza - Entebbe
Isaac Kabazzi - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
Which artiste has released hits such as "Ngoleya" and "Mayo na Tata"? |
John Chiti
|
Etambuyu Ngulube - Lusaka
Joseph Mwansa - Mwense
James Chaloba - Kafue
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| Satellite |
Which African country gained independence first? |
Liberia
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| Episode 12 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
Jackie Agyemang starred in the "Princess Tyra" films using which maiden name? |
Jackie Appiah
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James Odoi Mensah - La Badi
Emmanuel Kumson - Dansoman
Emmanuel Aseidu - Teshie
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| Kenya |
Which third-largest export makes up about 23 percent of the nation's GDP? |
Horticulture
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Edward Njuguna Kangethe - Nairobi
Simon Andiki - Nairobi
Starford Okaka - Nairobi
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| Malawi |
What is the name of the grassy plains that dot the Malawian plateau? |
Madambo
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Jane Namalika - Blantyre
Cosmas Banda - Nsanje
Clifford Hara - Lilongwe
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| Nigeria AIT |
The anti-British Aba Women Riot broke out in which year? |
1929
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Emma Daniels - Port Harcourt
Ann Onyekelu - Port Harcourt
Haziz Abdul - Lagos
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| Nigeria NTA |
In 1923, who founded Nigeria's first political party, the NNDP? |
Herbert Macaulay
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Vivian Attoh - Port Harcourt
Aliyu Mohammed - Lagos
Owen Altraide - Lagos
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| Nigeria STV |
Which of the following is a play by Wole Soyinka? |
The Trials of Brother Jero
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Kelechi Emenike - Lagos
Charles Akachukwu - Lagos
Doris Adesanya - Lagos
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| Sierra Leone |
In which year did the first group of freed slaves arrive from England? |
1787
|
Massah Kpakra - Hq Wilberforce Barracks
Josephine Abdulai - Makeni
Fudicia Anne Bucknor - 47 Taylor Street, Peacock Farm
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| Tanzania |
In which year did the Maji Maji Uprising begin? |
1905
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Ally Msigani - Morogoro
Manka Moshi - Tanga
Isakwisa Mwaipopo - Zanzibar
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| Uganda |
When was Uganda's latest census conducted? |
2002
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Kiggundu Paul - Kampala
Akankwasa Andrew - Kampala
Sebulime Dan - Kampala
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| Zambia |
Which "Dead Aid" author was named in Time's 100 influential people list in 2009? |
Dambisa Moyo
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Fredrick Kasongo - Lusaka
Manix Nasho - Lusaka
Haswel Kimbonyi - Lusaka
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| Satellite |
Which singer of "Missing My Baby" won the 2009 MAMA for Best Female Artist? |
Amani
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|
| Episode 13 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
In 2009 who said "the 21st century will be shaped by... what happens in Accra?" |
Barack Obama
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Magaret Oko - Labadi
Kelvin Klufio - Osu
Linda Seidu - Abelemkpe
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| Kenya |
Which of these localities is farthest west? |
Kisumu
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Walter Otieno - Nairobi
Andrew Kithika - Nairobi
Florence Mwikali Musyoki - Nairobi
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| Malawi |
Mbatata cookies are made from which of these? |
Sweet Potatoes
|
Otienal Phiri - Blantyre
Try Mollen - Thyolo
Darlington Murupa - Lilongwe
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| Nigeria AIT |
Which masked saxophonist plays at his own venue Motherlan'? |
Lagbaja
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Joyce Ere Abrakasa - Osun State
Ahmed Obande - Abuja
Chidalu Samuel Lemchukwu - Lagos
|
| Nigeria NTA |
The Niger and Benue rivers converge at which town? |
Lokoja
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Bukola Aderinto - Lagos
Samson Oseni - Plateau
Abdusalam Waya - Lagos
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| Nigeria STV |
The kakaki is which kind of musical instrument? |
Trumpet
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Iyabi Birimote - Lagos
Phyna Emode - Lagos
Fatima Anyekema - Lagos
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| Sierra Leone |
Ahmad Kabbah led Commonwealth observers of which nation's 2009 election? |
Mozambique
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Moses Seiwoh - Juba Estate, Freetown
Eric B Williams - Tengbeh Town
Francis Sannoh - Dwozark Farm
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| Tanzania |
Tanzania is a top African producer of the Arabica form of which beans? |
Coffee beans
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Rodney Ndera - Moshi
Janice Kilonzo - Dar Es Salaam
Aminieli Shayo - Arusha
|
| Uganda |
After independence, who was Uganda's first President, a post he held until 1966? |
Mutesa II
|
Nicholas Atuhaire - Kampala
Denis Kintu - Kampala
Edward Ssali - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
As of 1st January 2010, Zambia's population is closest to which number? |
13 million
|
Leonard Sakala - Lusaka
Maureen Mubanga - Lusaka
Peter Musonda - Lusaka
|
| Satellite |
Which Nigerian won the 1986 Nobel Prize for Literature? |
Wole Soyinka
|
|
| Episode 14 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
The Akwatia mine is best known for producing which substance? |
Diamonds
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Cecilia Yartel - Abeka, Free Pipe
Bridget Asomah - Achimota
Yaa Yamoah - Nyamekye
|
| Kenya |
Found in northern Kenya, Grevy's is the largest and rarest species of what? |
Zebra
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Julius Otieno Okumu - Nairobi
Berryll Sarah Amondi - Nairobi
Christopher Muhanji - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
Which star is depicted on Malawi's flag? |
Sun
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|
| Nigeria AIT |
The Nigerian Senate has how many members? |
109
|
Oluwa Omoturayo - Lagos
Jerrywright Ukwe - Lagos
Chinelo Moghalu - Lagos
|
| Nigeria NTA |
Which author wrote "Masters of the Board" and "GraceLand"? |
Chris Abani
|
Paul Packson - Rivers
Ekwe M.Ogbeide - Lagos
Dare Sadiq - Lagos
|
| Nigeria STV |
Which Nigerian and Portsmouth FC striker created a children's heart foundation? |
Nwankwo Kanu
|
Olusanjo Abiboye - Lagos
Oguniyi Mayoko - Lagos
Kingsley Odiana - Lagos
|
| Sierra Leone |
At 6,080 metres, Sankanbiriwa is the highest peak in which range? |
Tingi Mountains
|
Alhaji Sonnie - Priscilla Street, Freetown
Syndeh Lewis - Parton Street, Freetown
Francis Sam-King - Fergusson Street, Freetown
|
| Tanzania |
Seen at Ngorongoro, which heaviest flying birds can reach 18 kilogrammes? |
Kori Bustard
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Seif Mtalawa - Zanzibar
Neema Mindawe - Dar Es Salaam
Isidori Mathew Binagu - Morogoro
|
| Uganda |
John Akii-Bua won Uganda's first Olympic gold medal at which Olympics? |
1972 Munich games
|
Kabwama Steven - Kampala
Senyonjo Andrew - Kampala
Twikiriza Zeddy - 0757150976
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| Zambia |
Who was the first Vice President of Zambia? |
Reuben Chitandika Kamanga
|
975946794 - Zambia
William Chuba - Kitwe
Gekhani Mukandawire - Lusaka
|
| Satellite |
Which two nations use the kwacha as their unit of currency? |
Malawi and Zambia
|
|
| Episode 15 |
Question |
Answer |
Winners |
| Ghana |
Ghana's first football match in 1903 was played at Victoria Park in which city? |
Cape Coast
|
Destiny Atsitsu - Kasoa
Joseph K. Tetteh - Mallam
Eric Asare - Adenta, Commando
|
| Kenya |
What were the infamous "Tsavo Man-eaters" of 1898? |
A pair of lions
|
Lucy Wambui Mburu - Nairobi
Shazia Firoze - Nakuru
Lawrence Mbote - Nairobi
|
| Malawi |
Who became Malawi's first female vice president? |
Joyce Banda
|
|
| Nigeria AIT |
Which city is famed for its traditional lost-wax bronze castings? |
Benin City
|
Ifeyinwa Nzedebe - Lagos
Innocent Okeke - Abuja
Azibualua Egba - Bayelsa
|
| Nigeria NTA |
What is the nickname of Nigeria's U-17 football team? |
Golden Eaglets
|
Afolabi Arekemase - Oyo
Mary Godwin - Lagos
Akanimo Owenson Inyang - Bauchi
|
| Nigeria STV |
Found along the Abuja-Kaduna highway, which is known as the "Gateway to Abuja"? |
Zuma Rock
|
Newman Amadi - Rivers
Anthony Ekene-Oniyeahialam - Lagos
Gani Musa - Plateau
|
| Sierra Leone |
Football legend and club owner Mohamed Kallon usually plays which position? |
Striker
|
Rtd. Captain Io Bangura - Hill Cot, Freetown
Adama Kamara - Pademba Road, Freetown
Benjamin Koroma - Parton Street, Savage Square
|
| Tanzania |
Who has held the Commonwealth Games Men's 1,500-meter record for over 35 years? |
Filbert Bayi
|
|
| Uganda |
In October 2009, who presented credentials as the new U.S. Ambassador to Uganda? |
Jerry Lanier
|
Areebabyona Kanyonyora - Kampala
Jimmy Ocaya - Kampala
Anguyo Edward - Kampala
|
| Zambia |
Also called the Nyau dance, which dance is performed in some Chewa ceremonies? |
Gule Wamkulu
|
Alex Siphivula - Lusaka
Mishek Manjengwa - Chipata
Mwansa Mwansa - Lusaka
|
| Satellite |
Which country joined the Commonwealth in late 2009? |
Rwanda
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