About this Study Set
This study set covers African Celebrities through
15 practice questions.
This quiz delves into the recent global achievements of African celebrities in music, fashion, and film, highlighting their impact on international headlines. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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African Stars Shine Globally: From Chart-Topping Hits to Fashion's Forefront and Film Accolades study set below.
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1
As of early 2026, which two African artists jointly hold the record for the most entries on the Billboard US Hot 100 chart, surpassing previous records held by artists like Seether?
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A
Wizkid and Tems
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B
Burna Boy and Tems
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C
Davido and Rema
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D
Sarkodie and Stonebwoy
2
Rema's hit song 'Calm Down,' particularly the remix featuring Selena Gomez, achieved a significant streaming milestone in the US in mid-2024, becoming the first Afrobeats song to reach what specific on-demand stream count?
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A
500 million
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B
750 million
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C
1 billion
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D
1.5 billion
3
Davido's 2023 album 'Timeless' achieved a remarkable streaming figure across major platforms, surpassing one billion streams globally by August 2023. Which platform notably recorded the highest number of streams for the album with 274 million?
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A
Spotify
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B
Apple Music
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C
YouTube
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D
Audiomack
4
The ambitious $6 billion 'Akon City' project in Senegal, initially announced in 2020 and inspired by 'Black Panther's Wakanda, was officially cancelled by the Senegalese government in mid-2025 due to insufficient progress and financial complications. What is the estimated value of the scaled-back tourism development that is planned to take its place?
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A
$1 billion
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B
$1.2 billion
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C
$3 billion
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D
$4.5 billion
5
In early 2026, Burna Boy set a new Billboard record by becoming the first African artist to debut a song on the Hot 100 chart for how many consecutive years?
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A
Four
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B
Five
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C
Six
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D
Seven
6
Which Kenyan fashion designer has been recognized on Forbes' 50 Over 50: Global 2025 list for her contributions to the fashion industry and as the Co-Founder and CEO of Vivo Fashion Group, which opened its first U.S. outlet in Atlanta in May 2024?
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A
Anyango Mpinga
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B
Wanjiru Wanja
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C
Wandia Gichuru
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D
Kiko Romeo
7
In June 2024, Rema's 'Calm Down' made history by becoming the first Afrobeats song to achieve over 1 billion on-demand streams in the US. The song was released as the second single from which of Rema's projects?
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A
Rema EP
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B
Iron Man
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C
Rave & Roses
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D
Bad Commando EP
8
Which Nollywood actor won the 'Best Actor in a film' award at the 2024 Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF) for his role in 'Choke Hold'?
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A
Lateef Adedimeji
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B
Odunlade Adekola
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C
Mike Godson
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D
Eyinnaya Nwigwe
9
As of February 2026, Wizkid's album 'More Love, Less Ego,' released in November 2022, surpassed a significant streaming milestone on Spotify, becoming his third project to achieve this feat. What is this milestone number?
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A
100 million streams
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B
200 million streams
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C
300 million streams
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D
500 million streams
10
The South African teen drama series 'Blood & Water,' which debuted on Netflix in May 2020, features a diverse cast. Which actress plays the lead role of Puleng Khumalo, a teen investigating the cold case of her abducted sister?
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A
Khosi Ngema
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B
Natasha Thahane
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C
Gail Mabalane
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D
Ama Qamata
11
In 2023, Burna Boy became the first African artist to have two albums earn over 1 billion streams on Spotify. Which two albums achieved this remarkable feat?
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A
African Giant and Twice as Tall
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B
Twice as Tall and Love, Damini
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C
Love, Damini and I Told Them…
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D
Twice as Tall and I Told Them…
12
Which Ghanaian artist secured an international collaboration titled 'Already' with global icon Beyoncé, featured on 'The Lion King: The Gift' album?
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A
Stonebwoy
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B
Sarkodie
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C
Shatta Wale
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D
Amaarae
13
In November 2022, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' premiered, featuring prominent actors of African descent. Which of the following main actors in the film is of Kenyan origin?
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A
Florence Kasumba
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B
Lupita Nyong'o
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C
Danai Gurira
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D
Letitia Wright
14
Which Kenyan fashion designer's brand, Kovu Couture, designed the opening ceremony attire for Team Kenya at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showcasing Kenyan culture on a global stage?
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A
Anyango Mpinga
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B
Wambui Mukenyi
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C
Joy Wanja
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D
KikoRomeo
15
As of late 2024, Nollywood actor Mike Godson won the 'Best Lead Actor' award at the Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts (BEFFTA) awards in London for his performance in which film?
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A
Ayinla
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B
Angry Black Woman
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C
Kudi Klepto
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D
Gold Statue
