Qwenu! is an opinion publishing website inspired by Africa. The good, the bad, the ugly: Africa this week on social media is a compilation of posts from different countries on the continent. If you would like to write articles from your country, contact us @qwenu_media or email editor@qwenu.com This week tweets from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa are profiled. Disclaimer: these tweets have not been verified.

Nigeria

A quiet protest by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, against his inclusion on the President Muhammadu Buhari’s Presidential Campaign Council was what pushed the presidency to quickly remove him from the council.https://t.co/eekBn75Q3U#Nigeria #Politics #2019Elections — The Guardian Nigeria (@GuardianNigeria) December 30, 2018

Meet Ekunke Goodness, a Eight year old Chess prodigy from Nigeria. He’s ranked No.1 U-10 Chess player in Nigeria. He has played several games (over 50) and emerged first in over 70% of the games he played. He’s played against adults. Let’s help make his dream come true with a RT pic.twitter.com/ouXqeRJMU0 — CHIEF OBI 👑🎓 (@TheObiLeonardo) December 29, 2018

VIDEO: US-based Nigerian Activist Edafe Okporo, dares Actor, Williams Uchemba to sue him, after videos emerges of him saying he works with the UN. {Crdt: Instablog9ja} pic.twitter.com/PFShnuNFSU — Viral Trendz (@TheViralTrendz) December 25, 2018

Hundreds flee Islamist attacks in northeast Nigeria to seek refuge in Maiduguri https://t.co/3s88EdLzjK pic.twitter.com/T6hJm6oNVv — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 29, 2018

Nigeria’s former President Shehu Shagari passed away. He was such a humble and selfless man. Your entire life was about Nigeria. Thank you for a life of distinguished service for Nigeria. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/7PaYx8AFnM — Akinwumi A. Adesina (@akin_adesina) December 29, 2018

All over the world, it is only in Nigeria under Buhari that the Police is sent to fight wars while Soldiers are sent to confront unarmed civilians #MilitaryInPolitics pic.twitter.com/l9khF0Ldh6 — The Jonathanian (NOT A CLONE) (@The_Jonathanian) December 29, 2018

Prepare to cry. 14-year-old Nonso Muojeke’s classmates prevent his deportation to Nigeria from Ireland. This is what humanity looks like and a lot of so called adults could learn from this. Young people see the person before their ‘nationality’. pic.twitter.com/g1shEcZX0K — Hasan Patel🌹 (@CorbynistaTeen) December 29, 2018

Nigeria is plagued with the disease that is gender inequality, prime amongst this underage marriage. Girls in many Nigerian states are being married off at the tender age of 11. We the people must change this. Use your VOICE to make a change. #raisetheage #neveryourfault pic.twitter.com/fZYNuSaZ2u — Never Your Fault (@neveryourfault_) December 29, 2018

Wizkid’s Ayo is the Best Selling Album on iTunes in Africa with over 60,000 digital sales on iTunes alone. The album has been on the iTunes Nigeria Top 5 Albums Chart since it dropped on September 17, 2014. #WizkidappreciationDay pic.twitter.com/LYoMOR2yWI — Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) December 29, 2018

Under President @MBuhari, a record N784 billion has been recovered thanks to 703 high-level corruption convictions! That money has helped to fund the largest infrastructure and social investment programmes our history! #PMBAtWork #PMB4Plus4 pic.twitter.com/l0jpx0Fs6z — Together Nigeria (@TogetherNG) December 27, 2018

Aerial view of Challenge Roundabout, Ibadan, Oyo State. (2016) pic.twitter.com/5aWdS1nD8s — NIGERIA FACTS & HISTORY (@NigerianMuseum) December 26, 2018

Disney is currently developing its first fairytale movie starring a Nigerian princess called “Sadé”, which would be produced by Rick Famuyiwa and co-written by Ola Shokunbi. Nigeria to the world pic.twitter.com/mD7iqi6D3y — Honour Africans (@HonourAfricans) December 25, 2018

Meet Dr. Aarinola Olaiya Blessing who broke 28 years of record in Obafemi Awolowo University College of Medicine, Ile-Ife and in the Nigeria Medical School, having graduated with 12 distinctions and with 17 prizes. She deserves all the accolades 👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/Ji5aD0CUM7 — AURA❤️COOL (@TWEETORACLE) December 24, 2018

Anglophone, Southern Cameroons, Ambazonia Refugees abandoned in Nigeria. UNHRC where is your promise? pic.twitter.com/sFYMWiNJBj — Nji Ban (@njiban1) December 23, 2018

Ghana

Ghana and Ivory Coast produce about 60% of the world’s cocoa, but see little of the earnings from chocolate sales https://t.co/A9jvhsi4yH — The Economist (@TheEconomist) December 29, 2018

Here’s why a Gandhi statue was removed from the University of Ghana pic.twitter.com/ZAby4uEV0m — TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) December 29, 2018

Over 4,000 people from around the world are gathering in Accra, Ghana to celebrate diversity among African cultures for Afrochella this weekend! 👏🏿https://t.co/3oKvMhMKUB pic.twitter.com/kd3HdLZjq2 — Travel Noire (@TravelNoire) December 29, 2018

Ghana is literally the new Ibiza — Chelle (@Coccochelles1) December 28, 2018

Greetings from Ghana pic.twitter.com/KszAVizy5L — Michael Jai White (@MichaelJaiWhite) December 28, 2018

Ghana: Veep Bawumia Survives Road Accident But 2 in Critical Conditions https://t.co/QkklTHXlSb pic.twitter.com/HCSgap8fKd — MASAHUDU ANKIILU KUNATEH (@mk68008) December 28, 2018

2019 marks 400 years since the start of the transatlantic slave trade and Ghana has declared 2019 the Year of Return for the ENTIRE diasporic AFRICAN community. Come home with us, we would LOVE to have you. pic.twitter.com/WCsonVyyJ1 — IG: Anima.Agyeman 🇬🇭 (@Mamasita_96) December 29, 2018

Bread makers and sellers association of Ghana, please we don’t want to see this in 2019💔😢😢..

What is this err☹..I’m not even hungry again pic.twitter.com/i4gaN91nzd — Nungua Poison Ivy💕🏅🎖 (@nana_hemmaa) December 28, 2018

Tro-Tro in Ghana 1960’s

Tro-Tro is that Ga language word “tro,” which means three pence (pence being the penny coins used during Ghana’s colonial days). In the colonial days, the mass transit vehicle charged passengers three pence per trip, and thus were referred to as “tro-tros” pic.twitter.com/TkDfqqcERk — GHANA FACTS & HISTORY (@GhanaianMuseum) December 26, 2018

Kenya

#Kenya is the highest user of mobile phones for money transactions in the Sub Saharan Africa region: INFOGRAPHIC pic.twitter.com/Q1bJrb187n — World Bank (@WorldBank) December 29, 2018

Kenya Airways’ first direct flight between Nairobi and New York was an important milestone for Kenya’s economy in 2018. The country hopes to make its capital a hub for Africa. https://t.co/mZt3ZwO6Vg — CNN Africa (@CNNAfrica) December 29, 2018

NGWIRI: Baba deserves to be proclaimed Kenya’s Man of the Year 2018 https://t.co/URYYQUgdtQ pic.twitter.com/cp4w01CW1U — Daily Nation (@dailynation) December 29, 2018

Most common surnames in Kenya, can you see yours? pic.twitter.com/nKwxVjId00 — #MamboZuri (@MamboZuri1) December 29, 2018

What an amazing place here! 🙌🏼😍 Beautiful nature and wildlife. It’s so relaxing! Hope you are enjoying your holiday time too. Where are you celebrating the New Year’s Eve? #BeautifulPlanet #Holidays #WithMyLove #Kenya🇰🇪 pic.twitter.com/CMsMSrnymw — Jari-Matti Latvala (@JariMattiWRC) December 29, 2018

Meet the young entrepreneur Yang Tao from #China and David from #Kenya, as they are now showcasing the active engagement in developing Kenya’s e-commerce. pic.twitter.com/q6hm7o3jLa — People’s Daily, China (@PDChina) December 30, 2018

“Ukiiba, uliiba pekee yako!” President Kenyatta dismisses claims by certain politicians that their communities are being targeted in the war on corruption. #PresidentialRoundTableKE pic.twitter.com/K86MIXrTjw — NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) December 28, 2018

In Kenya, where healthcare is unaffordable & community is strong, harambee has been the analogue version of GoFundMe for decades. I am fascinated that we think this is a new concept in our individualistic high income countries.https://t.co/FkV9md98mm — Mardi Steere 🌍 (@mardi_steere) December 28, 2018

On The Low by @burnaboy is the number 1 most played song in Kenya right now on iTunes. #Gbona is number 2! 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/QThfmqZW0S — AfricaMusicData.org (@africamusicdata) December 27, 2018

South Africa

The Guptas used to be one of South Africa’s most powerful and wealthiest families. Now they’re at the center of a scandal that brought down President Jacob Zuma and exposed staggering amounts of corruption. https://t.co/F444k0P960 — The New York Times (@nytimes) December 29, 2018

Perhaps that’s how the IMF could force South Africa into certain economic terms pic.twitter.com/uOIdTBgiO6 — Baba KaSbanibani (@African_xBlack) December 29, 2018

We shall never allow a few to take this country backwards and divide its people. South Africa belongs to all who live in it, black and white. Our beaches are open for all regardless of race, gender or creed! Enjoy the beach safely and keep it clean… pic.twitter.com/F8fqiqmpwP — Nomvula Mokonyane (@MamaAction_RSA) December 28, 2018

For over 200 years Black People in South Africa have existed like visitors. Let as reclaim our land. All contributions are welcome tomorrow we slaughter a Cow at #ReclaimClifton pic.twitter.com/XDyCqAS7Ls — Themba Rumbu (@ThembaRumbu) December 28, 2018

Beauty is everywhere: 2000 years old tree in South Africa known as tree of life pic.twitter.com/AabmWQua43 — William (Bill) Bryson (@InterestingFol1) December 28, 2018

There is something terribly wrong somewhere deep in the mind of a white person who just wakes up and think yeah tomorrow I will hire a white security company to chase only black people from the beach so that we can have a white only beach in South Africa. Just imagine pic.twitter.com/EtTlfYl2Li — White Man Confession (@ConfessionWhite) December 28, 2018

Coca-cola 2L price in South Africa

Pick n Pay – R14.00

Adam’s shop – R18.00

Shell garage – R24.00

Traffic officer – R250.00

Licence department – R3500.00 pic.twitter.com/rqLsrpuTMS — Lection (@BraTheo_7) December 27, 2018

His name is David Mavhunga a farmer from Venḓa, Limpopo South Africa and has united 70 839 farmers under Agric Group Vhulimisi on Facebook were farmers, service providers doing great job in food security.. Retweet till his efforts are appreciated @FAOAfrica @AFASA_agri @DAFF_ZA pic.twitter.com/d4XGzbgSji — Agro Dealers Association of SA (@agro_of) December 25, 2018

Happy 59th birthday to the first woman in South Africa to be jailed for the activities of the ANC’s Military wing, Umkhonto weSizwe, Mme Thandi Ruth Modise. O gole o gole Mme! pic.twitter.com/mtyg5h5uGL — Moloto Mothapo (@MolotoMothapo) December 25, 2018

YOUR VIEWS: Former South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma says he shouldn’t be made to pay the legal bills for his ongoing trial. In a video tweeted yesterday, he claims that even some apartheid leaders had their expenses covered by the State pic.twitter.com/k5bPejgdqK — BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) December 24, 2018

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