Did you know that Philip Emeagwali, a Nigerian-born engineer, developed a formula that allowed computers to perform the world's fastest calculation in 1989, using a connection machine with 65,536 processors?

Did you know that the ancient city of Timbuktu in Mali was once a thriving center of learning, boasting universities and libraries that rivaled those in Europe?

Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, built between the 11th and 15th centuries, showcases remarkable architectural skill and sophisticated urban planning without the use of mortar?

Did you know that the binary number system, the foundation of modern computing, has roots in ancient African divination systems?

Did you know that ancient Egyptians crafted and utilized surprisingly sophisticated prosthetic limbs as early as 3000 years ago?

Did you know that the Mali Empire, under Mansa Musa, controlled vast gold reserves and influenced global economics in the 14th century?

Did you know that MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), co-founded by Kenyan economist Esther Duflo, uses rigorous scientific research to combat poverty globally, including extensively in Africa?

Did you know that Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, is one of the largest in the world, producing more films annually than Hollywood and second only to Bollywood?

Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city built by ancestors of the Shona people, features impressive stone architecture constructed without mortar?

Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgeries, including amputations and even rudimentary brain surgery, thousands of years ago?

Did you know that Yaa Asantewaa, the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire (modern-day Ghana), bravely led a war against British colonialism in the early 20th century?

Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, is often considered one of the wealthiest people in history, and his pilgrimage to Mecca significantly impacted the economies of the regions he traversed?