Popular nicknames of African countries you should know

Francis Akhalbey is a Social Media techie and part-time Writer based in Accra, Ghana. He loves basketball and dreams to make it in the NBA in his next life. I hope you’re reading this LA Lakers! And yes, we have Anthony Davis now. Bring on next season!

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