Fun African-Themed Kids Activities
Fun African-Themed Kids Activities
Celebrate African Culture with these Fun Kids Activities
Immersing in culture is always more meaningful—and memorable—when it’s done through fun and creative experiences. These seven fun activities are inspired by the richness and diversity of African culture—and they’re perfect for sparking imagination, encouraging creativity, and building cultural awareness in children. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these ideas are great for family nights, homeschool enrichment, or cultural appreciation days.
Bring the family together for an African-themed game night featuring Okani, a beautifully crafted board game inspired by traditional African symbols, stories, and values. It’s more than just fun—it’s a journey into culture and strategy. The game encourages storytelling, cooperation, and thinking ahead, making it perfect for ages 6 and up.
Cozy up with a children's book that brings the African village life to your living room. Jama and the Search for Courage follows a young African boy on a brave journey to find a special gourd. It's full of heart, adventure, and lessons in courage. The colorful illustrations transport young readers to the beautiful African landscapes. An engaging story time pick for kids aged 2 to 7.
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Break out the crayons and markers for an afternoon of coloring fun. Use printable African-themed coloring pages that feature traditional clothing, village life, wildlife, and symbols from different cultures across the continent. Not only is this a relaxing activity, it also opens the door to conversations about the diversity and beauty of Africa
Let kids tap into their inner artists with a paint-by-numbers kit inspired by African landscapes and animals. This kit from Artistry Rack helps kids develop fine motor skills while exploring creativity. It's a quiet, focused activity with a beautiful payoff—a masterpiece they’ll be proud to hang up!
Make learning fun with engaging African-inspired kids word puzzles. Help them build culturally inspired vocabuly that promotes reading, spelling and focus. These printables are perfect for classrooms, travel or quiet time. Great for classrooms, homeschool lessons, and screen-free fun time. These activities are a great way to combine education with fun.
Turn the living room into a dance floor and let the rhythm of Africa bring joy and energy to your day! Music brings people together and there's nothing more fun than a dance party. Create a mini dance party at home with a playlist of kid-friendly songs by African artists. Here are ten kid-friendly African dance hits to add to your playlist.
Wonderful by Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Sitya Loss by Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)
Akwaaba by GuiltyBeatz ft. Mr Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo (Ghana)
Jerusalema by Master KG ft. Nomcebo (South Africa)
Live and Die in Afrika by Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Taitu by Yegna (Ethiopia)
Oswadde Nnyo by Afrigo Band (Uganda)
Tetema – Rayvanny ft. Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira ft. Freshlyground (South Africa)
Magic In the Air by Magic System ft. Chawki (Côte d'Ivoire)
Unwind with an exciting screen-time activity that still feeds the mind! Introduce kids to Iyanu: Child of Wonder, an animated series inspired by Yoruba mythology and set in a magical version of Nigeria. The show follows a teenage orphan, Iyanu, who discovers her hidden powers and an ancient prophecy tied to her destiny.
This vibrant, action-packed series is filled with adventure, friendship, and African story—perfect for kids ages 7 and up. It’s a great way to experience African storytelling in a fresh, visually rich format. Watching together can spark meaningful conversations about courage, identity, and heritage.
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