Charity Ekezie - Nigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ - answers ‘silly’ questions about Africa

Nigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about Africa is to laugh at them.

She has built an online audience around the world by using humour to push back against the assumptions people make about life on the continent.

In her social media videos, she often replies to questions sarcastically - turning ignorance into comedy.

The 35-year-old tells the BBC about some of the silliest questions she has answered.

Reporters : Tamara Ebidwe and Chiamaka Enendu

Watch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after draw with England

Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.

Mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper: 'I'm going to see my son play in the World Cup'

Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally heading to the US to see her son play.

Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first death

YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.

Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

What is hantavirus? Cruise ship outbreak explained

Three people have died from a suspected outbreak of the illness that is usually carried by rodents.

'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record

Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.

DR Congo qualify for World Cup: 'Amidst pain and war, this victory makes us proud’

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team's 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano

Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.

Inside Ethiopia's 'smart' police station

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win

Senegalese fans celebrate their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Museveni in commanding lead ahead of election announcement

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

South African national park closed due to floods

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

Sailors saved from going over edge of huge dam

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam.

I'm not retiring, I'm evolving - Kipchoge

The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

People in Benin felt 'total fear' at attempted coup

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

South African women arming themselves against gender violence

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

Tracking an executioner in Sudan across social media

Fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have executed a number of unarmed people after capturing the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, new videos analysed by BBC Verify show.

Thousands of grief-stricken mourners attend Raila Odinga's funeral

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

The moment Madagascar's new president was sworn in

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

Who was the man who shaped Kenyan politics?

Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.