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The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

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March 16, 2022

We look back on the horrors of the Namibian genocide at the hands of colonial Germany and explore its modern-day repercussions with young Namibians. Rapper and activist HemelBesem delves into the legacy of his ancestor Hendrik Witbooi. A Haiti-born teacher discovers her roots in Benin. And we meet a young Nigerian illustrator setting out to increase black representation in medical textbooks.

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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. But they are also the least represented demographic. It's time their voices are heard as they shape the future of Africa. We bring you hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion direct from the continent about the issues that matter most.

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