African odd news
The fascinating world of African odd news! Here are some unusual and intriguing stories from across the continent:
- Giant Python Found in Nigerian Market: In 2019, a 25-foot-long python was discovered in a market in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja. The snake was reportedly hiding in a basket of yams.
- Zambian Man Marries 16-Year-Old Sister: In 2018, a 35-year-old man in Zambia married his 16-year-old sister, sparking outrage and concerns about child marriage.
- South African Man Eats 50 Pies in One Sitting: In 2019, a South African man named Themba Mthembu set a new record by consuming 50 pies in one sitting. He reportedly ate the pies in just over an hour.
- Ethiopian Man Grows 10-Foot-Long Beard: In 2018, an Ethiopian man named Abdi Jama grew a 10-foot-long beard, which he claimed was the longest in the world.
- Kenyan Woman Gives Birth to 10 Babies: In 2018, a Kenyan woman named Nongezi Mwanga gave birth to 10 babies, a rare case of octuplets.
- Ghanaian Man Builds 100-Foot-Tall Jesus Statue: In 2019, a Ghanaian man named Daniel Lartey built a 100-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ in his backyard, which he claimed was the tallest in the world.
- Nigerian Man Arrested for Stealing 300 Pairs of Shoes: In 2019, a Nigerian man named Chukwuemeka Okoro was arrested for stealing 300 pairs of shoes from a store in Lagos.
- South African Woman Gives Birth to 12 Babies: In 2017, a South African woman named Gosiame Sithole gave birth to 12 babies, a rare case of decuplets.
- Cameroonian Man Eats 100 Eggs in One Sitting: In 2018, a Cameroonian man named Jean-Pierre Nkengasong ate 100 eggs in one sitting, reportedly to break a record.
- Zambian Man Marries 12 Wives: In 2019, a Zambian man named Kondwani Ngoma married 12 wives in a traditional ceremony, sparking controversy and concerns about polygamy.
These stories are just a few examples of the many unusual and fascinating news stories that come out of Africa every year.