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Nearly one-third of the world's languages are A...

Did you know Africa is home to approximately one-third of the world's languages?

Nearly one-third of the world's languages are A...

Did you know Africa is home to approximately one-third of the world's languages?

Cartoon illustration of an elderly African man sitting under a tree, smiling and sharing wisdom with three children.

Igbo proverbs that explain life better than a T...

Timeless Igbo proverbs that teach life lessons better than any TED Talk.

Igbo proverbs that explain life better than a T...

Timeless Igbo proverbs that teach life lessons better than any TED Talk.

Cartoon illustration of an elderly African man sitting under a tree, smiling and sharing wisdom with three children.

Yoruba proverbs that explain life better than a...

Timeless Yoruba proverbs that teach life lessons better than any TED Talk.

Yoruba proverbs that explain life better than a...

Timeless Yoruba proverbs that teach life lessons better than any TED Talk.

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Why Uganda’s Mubarak Munyagwa’s got it all wron...

Ugandan presidential hopeful Mubarak Munyagwa wants to ban Swahili. They should be doing the opposite.

Why Uganda’s Mubarak Munyagwa’s got it all wron...

Ugandan presidential hopeful Mubarak Munyagwa wants to ban Swahili. They should be doing the opposite.

Cartoon illustrations of African-origin English words, including a zombie, cola can, banjo, safari animals, zebra, and tote bag.

The English words with African roots

Discover the surprising African roots of everyday English words like cola, banjo,safari, and more.

The English words with African roots

Discover the surprising African roots of everyday English words like cola, banjo,safari, and more.

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Why German kids speak more Twi than UK kids

My theory on why kids in Germany learn Twi better than those in the UK.

Why German kids speak more Twi than UK kids

My theory on why kids in Germany learn Twi better than those in the UK.