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BY Francis Akhalbey, 11:42am May 12, 2018,

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[Answers] Test your knowledge of popular musicians who are of African descent

by Francis Akhalbey, 11:42am May 12, 2018,

1. Slain Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle is the son of an African-American mother and a father from which African country? Eritrea

2. Both parents of Washington, D.C. rapper Wale are from which African country? Nigeria

3. Stormzy made history when his 2017 album “Gang Signs & Prayer” became the first Grime album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart. Which African country is he from? Ghana

4. One of these famous musicians has Nigerian parents? Tinie Tempah

5. Fast-rising French rapper MHD is of Senegalese and which other African heritage? Guinean

6. Raised in Scotland, award-winning singer Emeli Sande was born to an English mother and a father from? Zambia

7. Popular American musician Tinashe’s father hails from? Zimbabwe

8. Born in Canada, Grammy-award winning musician The Weeknd is the son of immigrants from? Ethiopia

9. French Montana was born in? Morocco

10. Popular Chicago rapper Vic Mensa was born to an American mother and a father from? Ghana

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: April 12, 2019

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