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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that Africans are at the forefront of mobile money innovation, with systems like M-Pesa in Kenya revolutionizing financial inclusion and leading the world in mobile payment solutions?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy his pilgrimage to Mecca caused economic disruption due to the sheer volume of gold he spent, impacting economies across North Africa and the Middle East?
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CULTURE
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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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that Kenya's M-Pesa revolutionized mobile banking and financial inclusion, providing access to banking services for millions of unbanked individuals and becoming a model for mobile money systems worldwide?
Jan 2026
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SCIENCE
Did you know that the Lebombo bone, discovered in Swaziland and dated to 35,000 BCE, is one of the oldest known mathematical artifacts, suggesting that Africans were engaging in mathematical calculations tens of thousands of years ago?
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HISTORY
Did you know that ancient Egyptians crafted and used prosthetic limbs as early as 3000 years ago, showcasing advanced understanding of anatomy and craftsmanship?
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HISTORY
Did you know that one of the earliest known prosthetic devices was discovered on an Egyptian mummy dating back to around 950 BC?
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HISTORY
Did you know that Timbuktu, in present-day Mali, was a prominent center of learning and scholarship in the 14th-16th centuries, boasting universities and libraries that attracted scholars from across Africa and the Middle East?
Jan 2026
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Kenya's M-Pesa, launched in 2007, revolutionized mobile banking and financial inclusion, providing access to financial services for millions of unbanked Africans?
Jan 2026
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ARCHITECTURE
Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city in southeastern Zimbabwe, was constructed without mortar?
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PEOPLE
Did you know that Yaa Asantewaa, the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire (modern-day Ghana), led the Ashanti rebellion against British colonialism in 1900?
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SCIENCE
Did you know that the Ishango bone, a 20,000-year-old artifact from the Democratic Republic of Congo, suggests early understanding of mathematical concepts like prime numbers and multiplication?
Jan 2026
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