Quiz: How well do you know Africa? (Part Two)

Quiz: How well do you know Africa (Part Two)

Have more fun with this new quiz. How much do you know about your favourite African artists? Where are they from? What are their other occupations? How many awards have they won? Do they do something else apart from singing?

Here is a precious occasion to test your knowledge and learn more about these talented musicians at the same time! You will also be able to download their short biographies at the end of the quiz. Don’t forget to pay attention to the way the Interrogative Form has been used in context.

You can find the video version of the quiz at the bottom of this page.

Now let’s not waste time, here comes the first question. Get ready!

Quiz

1. Whose son is Femi Kuti?

Made Kuti's son

Fela Kuti's son

Seun Kuti's son

Olikoye Kuti's son

2. In what popular film did Papa Wemba star?

Quiz-Papa Wemba,'The King of Rhumba'. Image from https://kiss100.co.ke(Learn English With Africa) — Papa Wemba,'The King of Rhumba'. Image from https://kiss100.co.ke

'Life is Tough'

'Life is Rosy'

'Life is Bitter'

'Life is Miraculous'

3. Which languages does Johnny Clegg mostly use in his songs?

Quiz-Johnny Clegg, 'The African Zulu'. Image from http://www.pharside.co.uk — Johnny Clegg, 'The African Zulu'. Image from http://www.pharside.co.uk

English and Afrikaans

Afrikaans and German

English and Zulu

English and Chichewa

4. When was Youssou N'Dour born?

Quiz-Youssou N'Dour, 'Le Pitit Prince de Dakar'. Image from https://theculturetrip.com(Learn English With Africa) — Youssou N'Dour, 'Le Pitit Prince de Dakar'. Image from https://theculturetrip.com

17th January, 1948

21st March, 1965

8th July, 1955

1st October, 1959

5. Did Brenda Fassie sing 'Memeza'?

Quiz-Brenda Fassie, 'The Queen of African Pop'. Image from http://www.destinyconnect.com(Learn English With Africa) — Brenda Fassie, 'The Queen of African Pop'. Image from http://www.destinyconnect.com

Yes, she did. She sang this popular song in 1997.

No, she didn't.

Yes, she did. It was in 2005.

No, she never did. What are you talking about?

6. What instruments does Hugh Masekela play?

Quiz- Hugh Masekela, 'A world acclaimed artist'. Image from https://www.theguardian.com (Learn English With Africa) — Hugh Masekela, 'A world acclaimed artist'. Image from https://www.theguardian.com

The guitar and the saxophone

The piano and the keyboard

The trombone cornet, the flugelhorn and the trumpet

The trumpet and the keyboard

7. Does Yvonne Chaka Chaka also do humanitarian work?

Quiz-Yvonne Chaka Chaka, 'The Princess of Africa'. Image from http://empirefmonline.com(Learn English With Africa) — Yvonne Chaka Chaka, 'The Princess of Africa'. Image from http://empirefmonline.com

Yes, she does. She is the United Nations MDG Envoy for Africa.

No, she doesn't. She just focuses on her music.

Yes, she does but occasionally.

No, she has never done any humanitarian work.

8. Was Wambali Mkandawire the first African to win the WIPO Award for Creativity?

Quiz-Wambali Mkandawire, ''The servant'. Image from http://wambalimkandawire.com(Learn English With Africa)-African artists — Wambali Mkandawire, ''The servant'. Image from http://wambalimkandawire.com

No, he wasn't. He won the SAMA instead.

Yes, he was. He won it in 2002.

No, he wasn't. He was just nominated for it.

Yes, he was. He won it in 2005.

9. How many albums has Khaled sold worldwide?

Quiz-Khaled, 'The King of Raï'. Image from http://www.npr.org/(Learn English With Africa) — Khaled, 'The King of Raï'. Image from http://www.npr.org/

Over 30 million albums

Over 5 million albums

Over 10 million albums

Over 80 million albums

10. Is Lucius Banda a Zambian artist?

Quiz-Soldier Lucius Banda, 'The Voice of the Poor'. Image from http://www.malawivoice.com (Learn English With Africa) — Soldier Lucius Banda, 'The Voice of the Poor'. Image from http://www.malawivoice.com

Yes, he is. He has always lived in Zambia.

No, he isn't. He has never been to Zambia.

No, he isn't. He is from Malawi.

Yes, he is. He was born there.

11. What is Oliver Mtukudzi's nickname on stage?

Quiz-Oliver Mtukudzi, 'A prolific Recording Artist'. Image from http://nehandaradio.com (Learn English With Africa) — Oliver Mtukudzi, 'A prolific Recording Artist'. Image from http://nehandaradio.com

Son

Master

Tuku

Lion

12. Why did South African legendary singer, Miriam Makeba, receive international passports from nine countries?

Quiz-Miriam Makeba, 'Mama Africa'. Image from http://www.polarmusicprize.org(Learn English With Africa) — Miriam Makeba, 'Mama Africa'. Image from http://www.polarmusicprize.org

She was a passionate traveller

She needed them for her music tours

She received them while in exile

She was given those passports as presents

13. What else does Salif Keita do apart from singing?

Quiz-Salif Keita, ' The Golden Voice of Africa'. Image from http://malijet.com(Learn English With Africa) — Salif Keita, ' The Golden Voice of Africa'. Image from http://malijet.com

He works in an office.

He writes songs and does activism.

He gives public speeches around the world.

He does politics.

14. What music genre was Grace Chinga known for?

Quiz-Grace Chinga, 'The Gospel Queen'. Image from http://nyimbozathu.com(Learn English With Africa) — Grace Chinga, 'The Gospel Queen'. Image from http://nyimbozathu.com

Reggae music

Kwaito music

Gospel music

Mbalax

15. Who was Lucky Dube's main inspiration?

Quiz- Lucky Dube, 'Africa's Reggae King'. Image from http://wildharemusic.com (Learn English With Africa) — Lucky Dube, 'Africa's Reggae King'. Image from http://wildharemusic.com

Bob Marley

Burning Spears

Peter Tosh

Paul Simon

16. How many awards has Zahara won so far?

Quiz-Zahara, 'The Blooming Flower'. Image from http://alchetron.com (Learn English With Africa) — Zahara, 'The Blooming Flower'. Image from http://alchetron.com

Over 11 awards, including the Mobo

Over 5 awards, including the Oscar

Over 12 awards, including the SAMA

Over 18 awards, including the Kora

17. Which of these artists has collaborated with Amadou & Mariam?

Quiz-Amadou & Mariam, 'The blind couple from Mali'. Image from http://www.konnectafrica.net (Learn English With Africa) — Amadou & Mariam, 'The blind couple from Mali'. Image from http://www.konnectafrica.net

Brenda Fassie

Lucky Dube

Manu Chao

Lucius Banda

18. What awards has Anjélique Kidjo won in her musical career?

Africa's Premier Diva, Anjélique Kidjo, image from http://www.melbournerecital.com.au/-Quiz (Learn English With Africa) — Anjélique Kidjo, image from http://www.melbournerecital.com.au/

An Oscar, a SAMA and many other awards

A Kora, a Grammy and many other awards

Nothing. What a pity!

An AFRIMA and nothing else

19. Where did Cesária Évora come from?

Cape Verde

Angola

Mozambique

Cameroon

20. What famous hit made Manu Dibango known internationally?

Quiz-Manu Dibango, ‘The Lion of Africa’. Image from http://alchetron.com (Learn English With Africa)-African artists — Manu Dibango, ‘The Lion of Africa’. Image from http://alchetron.com

'Soul Makossa'

'African Funk'

'African Voodoo'

'O Boso'

21. Who was Fela Kuti?

quiz-fela-kuti-nigerian-musician-composer-and-pan-africanist-learn-english-with-africa — Fela Kuti, 'The Black President'. Image from http://www.thebeat1036.com/

A famous actor

An acclaimed musician and Pan-Africanist

A successful businessman and preacher

A well-known painter

Quiz: Do you remember the artists’ full names?

English Worksheets, Quiz 2-How well do you know Africa (Part Two), Learn English With Africa, 2016 (1)

Download Worksheets:

African Artists’ Short Biographies (Part One) (Pdf)

Further exploration:

Read:

About Fela Kuti
Who is Manu Dibango?
Wambali Mkandawire’s website

Watch:

Salif Keita’s mesmerising concert
Anjélique Kidjo’s creative video
Grace Chinga’s energy and talent

And finally, here is the video version of the quiz! We are in awe in the face of these true legends!

Until next time!

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