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The 77 Percent

December 11, 2020

The 77 Percent takes you on an electrifying journey around Africa looking at power supply from Nigeria to South Africa. In Ivory Coast, we immerse ourselves in the virtual world of e-games.

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Our resident sexpert, KAZ, has pointers on how to deal with a depressed partner. We learn about the Rwandan practice of Gukuna, and we explore Mombasa with musician Akeelah.

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Nigeria’s electricity woes

In Nigeria, nearly half the population doesn't have a regular supply of electricity. Now, Nigerians voice their frustrations online in the hope of solving this long-standing problem.


 

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Electrifying Africa: A future for cleaner and cheaper energy?

Out of 890 million people in the world without access to electricity, almost 600 million are in Africa. Electricity is vital for education, healthcare and security – so what happens when even states like South Africa can't provide reliable energy for their citizens? The 77 Percent travelled to Soweto in Johannesburg, where residents are fed up with constant electricity outages.

 

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E-sports: Ivory Coast has entered the game

Across Africa, the video-gaming industry is booming. More people than ever before have access to gaming platforms and African developers are designing their own games. Young Africans can now explore virtual universes that they can relate to.

 

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The Spread: Sex and relationships in quarantine

He’s been moody since lockdowns started. You’ve tried to get him to open up, but he won’t talk to you. The pandemic is tearing your relationship apart? Our resident sexpert KAZ has some tips on how to handle your love life.

 

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Gukuna - Rwanda’s labia stretching ritual

Gukuna has been practiced for centuries in Rwanda but has remained in the shadows. Some older women have now made it their job to teach young girls the controversial practice of labia stretching.  

 

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My City: Mombasa

Kenya’s second-largest city is famed for its beautiful oceans and white beaches. Musician Akeelah takes us on a tour of the coastal paradise Mombasa.

 

 

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