Did you know that the Gelede tradition of the Yoruba people in Nigeria and Benin uses elaborate masks and performances to honor powerful women and ancestors, ensuring societal harmony and fertility?

Did you know that M-Pesa, a mobile money transfer service launched in Kenya in 2007, revolutionized financial inclusion across Africa, allowing millions to access banking services via their mobile phones?

Did you know that Dr. Cheick Modibo Diarra, a Malian astrophysicist, worked on NASA missions to Mars and Venus before becoming Prime Minister of Mali?

Did you know that Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot, with approximately 90% of its plant and animal life found nowhere else on Earth?

Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was arguably the wealthiest person in history, and his pilgrimage to Mecca significantly impacted the economies of the regions he traversed?

Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgical procedures, including brain surgery, as early as 3500 BC?

Did you know that Afrofuturism is a cultural aesthetic and philosophy that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and African history to explore the African diaspora's experiences and envision alternate futures?

Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city in present-day Zimbabwe, showcases remarkable architectural skill and sophisticated social organization without the use of mortar?

Did you know that Ghana established one of the earliest coding schools in Africa, Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST), in 2008, contributing significantly to the continent's tech ecosystem?

Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, is widely considered the wealthiest person in history, controlling a kingdom that produced nearly half of the world's gold?

Did you know that while the term 'Afrofuturism' gained prominence in the 1990s, its themes and aesthetics were already present in the works of early 20th-century African American artists and writers, like W.E.B. Du Bois and Sun Ra, who explored the intersection of African diaspora culture with technology and science fiction?

Did you know that ancient Nubia, located in present-day Sudan, practiced sophisticated eye surgery centuries ago, as evidenced by archaeological findings of specialized surgical tools dating back to 800 BCE?