Africa Day (May 25) commemorates the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. It’s a day when we celebrate Africa’s heritage and cultural identity. You can join in the festivities by downloading some of the great apps made for or by people that live on our wonderful continent.
Here is Alcatel’s choice of awesome Android apps to download for Africa Day.
Our great continent has a long and fascinating history that starts with the emergence of homo sapiens in East Africa. Check out this interesting app for a perspective on African history spanning from ancient Egypt to the present day. It’s available in 69 languages including many African languages like Afrikaans, Swahili, Tshivenda, IsiXhosa and IsiZulu.
“Knowledge is like a garden: if it is not cultivated it cannot be harvested.” That’s just one example of the wisdom you’ll find on this app. Check out timeless inspiration and insight from right across the continent—the quotes and sayings are every bit as relevant today as they were in the days of old.
Find out how well you know the continent you live on with this quiz app and learn more about Africa’s 54 countries. This app includes quizzes about all the fully recognised sovereign states on the African continent that are members of the United Nations, including flags, capitals, locations on the map and much more.
Get the latest news from an African perspective. Africanews is a news service with on-the-ground, correspondents reporting from all corners of the continent. It runs a dedicated, 24/7 multi-platform news service (TV, Web and apps) that offers an independent view of what’s happening throughout Africa.
African Food Recipes gives you offline access to a bunch of authentic and delicious recipes from African cuisine. It shows you how to cook the famous slow cooked recipes, spicy rice and stews with simple step by step instructions, including the correct pans and serving suggestions. There’s also a calorie tracker and a complete fitness guide.
Looking for some great African content to stream on Africa Day? You can access thousands of Nigerian and Ghanaian films on IROKOtv. Showmax, meanwhile, has plenty of Mzansi Magic on offer, along with its selection of world-class international content.
- Beyond your phone
Check out Google’s guide to ways to celebrate Africa Day, from contemporary afrobeats to breath-taking natural sights.
