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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?
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Did you know that Afrofuturism, a cultural aesthetic and philosophy, explores the intersection of African diaspora culture with science, technology, and speculative fiction?
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Did you know that the Yoruba people of West Africa developed a sophisticated indigo dyeing technique called Adire, creating intricate and meaningful patterns on cloth centuries before European colonization?
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Did you know that the Ethiopian calendar is approximately seven years and eight months behind the Gregorian calendar, and it has 13 months in a year?
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Did you know that the Gelede masquerade tradition of the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin celebrates the power and influence of women, particularly elder women and female deities?
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Did you know that the Gelede masks of the Yoruba people in Nigeria are elaborate artistic expressions used to honor, appease, and celebrate the power of women, especially elderly women and female deities?
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Did you know that Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, is the second largest film producer in the world, surpassing Hollywood in output and only behind Bollywood?
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Did you know that the Yoruba people of West Africa developed an intricate system of indigo dyeing, creating vibrant and complex patterns that are still celebrated today?
Jan 2026
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Did you know that the Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a deeply important cultural ritual that symbolizes respect, hospitality, and community?
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Did you know that the Yoruba people of Nigeria have a long and vibrant tradition of creating adire cloth, a resist-dyed textile using techniques similar to tie-dye that produces intricate and meaningful patterns?
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Did you know that Afrobeats, originating from West Africa, particularly Nigeria and Ghana, has become a global musical phenomenon, influencing popular music worldwide and showcasing African creativity and talent on a global stage?
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Did you know that the Ge'ez script, used in Ethiopia and Eritrea, is one of the oldest alphabets still in use today, dating back to the 8th or 9th century BC?
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