October: Africa Highlights

Societies Spotlight

QM African & Caribbean Society

BL Middle Eastern & North African Society

BL Malta African & Caribbean Society

QM/BL Egyptian Society

Facts & Figures

Struggles & Liberation

• Kenya: In 2017, Kenyans of Asian heritage were officially recognised as the 44th tribe of Kenya.
• Morocco: The University of Al Quaraouiyine in Fez, founded in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri, is considered the oldest continuously operating university in the world.

Sport & Play

• Nigeria: Football (soccer) is widely regarded as the national sport due to its massive popularity and cultural significance.
• Mauritius: ‘Sega’ is the national folk dance of Mauritius, originating in the 18th century among enslaved people as a form of expression and resistance.

Culture & Community

• Algeria: The Amazigh New Year (Yennayer) is celebrated with meals like couscous, chakhchoukha, and rechta, honouring cultural heritage.
• Burkina Faso: The country’s name means “Land of the Honest People.”

TV & Film

• Confusion Na Wa
• White Wedding

Music

• Music of Africa – Spotify playlist