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ECONOMY
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?
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SCIENCE
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?
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GEOGRAPHY
Did you know that Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot, with approximately 90% of its plant and animal life found nowhere else on Earth?
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ECONOMY
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?
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MEDICINE
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgical procedures, including brain surgery, as early as 3500 BC?
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CULTURE
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?
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ARCHITECTURE
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?
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TECHNOLOGY
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?
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ECONOMY
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?
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CULTURE
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?
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HISTORY
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?
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ART
Did you know that the intricate patterns and designs of Kente cloth, originating from the Ashanti people of Ghana, are based on complex mathematical principles, reflecting a deep understanding of geometry and symbolism?
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