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African Riddles

African riddles are vital to the culture of many Africans across the continent and world. In many different African traditions, folklore and language are primarily made up of puzzling statements that force minds to wander and contemplate life in many different ways.

Some of the finest philosophies known to man have their origins in Africa's beautiful enigmas. Though some are questions, others are presented as inferable statements. Both types, force readers to think outside of the box; promoting cognitive skills and mental stimulation.

In this list, the levels of difficulty vary broadly from somewhat easy to extremely challenging. Readers beware, these aren't your average riddles.

Do you have any proverbs or enigmas from Africa that you would like to appear in this bunch? Add them in the section that allows near the page's end.

Equator Through The Middle Riddle

Through the middle of this continent
Runs the line of the equator
It contains more than fifty countries
Which continent is it?

Hint:

Africa

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Geography Riddles Continent Riddles

Solved: 68%

Togo To Malawi Riddle

If you look at a world map
What continent do you see
That contains Togo and Chad
Morocco and Malawi

Hint:

Africa

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Continent Riddles Riddles For High School Students

Solved: 65%

Name The Continent Riddle

Whats the name of the continent
Which contains Nigeria
Libya, Rwanda, Cameroon
Mali and Namibia?

Hint:

Africa

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Continent Riddles Geography Riddles

Solved: 80%

All Capital Cities Riddle

Nairobi, Cairo, Kinshasa
Accra, Freetown and Niamey
These are all capital cities
But on which continent are they?

Hint:

Africa

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Geography Riddles Top 10 Riddles

Solved: 75%

A Large Continent Riddle

This is a large continent
But Asia it is not
Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Chad
This continents called what?

Hint:

Africa

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Geography Riddles What Is It Riddles

Solved: 78%

Crossing The Wilderness Riddle

The two of us cross the wilderness without talking to each other. Who are we?

Hint:

You and your shadow.

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Solved: 46%

Lighting The World Riddle

My lamps illuminates the entire world/earth. What is my lamp?

Hint:

The sun and moon

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Solved: 72%

Seeing Nothing Riddle

Here you see nothing and over there you see nothing. What are you seeing?

Hint:

Darkness riddle

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Solved: 59%

Soldiers In Black Riddle

My soldiers all wear black clothes. Who are my soldiers?

Hint:

Black ants.

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Hard Brain Teasers

Solved: 54%

My Dwelling House Riddle

My house/dwelling has no lights (inside). My house is a?

Hint:

A grave.

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Solved: 48%

Light As A Feather Riddle

What is as light as a feather, yet no man can hold it for long?

Hint:

Ones breath.

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Solved: 66%

A Load Of Wood Riddle

On my way home the other day, I met with a load of wood that was neither straight nor crooked. What kind of wood was it?

Hint:

Sawdust.

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Riddles To Solve

Solved: 37%

Refreshed And Full Of Energy

Discovered in Africa, I spread like a tide, to become a hot staple known the world wide. A necessity to some, a treasure to many, Im best enjoyed among pleasant company. Some like me hot and some like me cold. Some prefer mild, others only bold. Some take me straight, while some like to savor my essence to which has been added a flavor. So put down your cares and sit awhile with me; Ill send you back refreshed and full of energy. What am I?

Hint:

Coffee.

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Solved: 59%

One Hundred Eyes Riddle

Those things in the cave have one hundred eyes. They are?

Hint:

Honey combs.

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Solved: 42%

Waiting On It's Arrival Riddle

It keeps on setting off, but it never arrives. It is the?

Hint:

Sun

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Solved: 56%

Post Your African Riddles Puns Below

Can you come up with a cool, funny or clever African Riddles of your own? Post it below (without the answer) to see if you can stump our users.

1. Why did the African lion break up with his girlfriend? Because he wanted to be a cheetah!

2. What did the African elephant say to his friend when he needed a ride? "Be a dear and trunk me up!"

3. How did the African hyena end up in the hospital? He laughed until he cried!

4. Why don't African penguins like to fly? Because they'd rather waddle!

5. What did the African turtle say when he crossed the finish line? "I'm shell-abrating!"

6. How does an African gorilla get around? On a banana-seat bike!

7. Why did the African hippo go on a diet? So he could fit in his swim-trunks!

8. How do African ants communicate with each other? They use cell-phones!

9. Why do African ostriches bury their heads in the sand? To avoid seeing the prices of gas!

10. How do African giraffes play basketball? They pass the ball over their heads!