Just to be clear, this section is all about throwbacks; its a platform for showcasing Africa’s rich culture from way back when, to remind Africans that the coming of the Europeans did not make us important, we have always had a unique heritage.
This week we’re taking time to glance through popular cities on the continent, what they looked like decades ago and how they’ve transformed rapidly. the first picture of each city depicts it in the 20th century and the second shows what it looks like today. So sit back, scroll and enjoy!
Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
Johannesburg Today
Pop. 4.4 million
Nairobi, KENYA
Nairobi Today
Pop. 3.1 million
Lagos Today
Pop. 7.9 milion
Lagos, NIGERIA
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town Today
Pop. 3.7 million
Accra, GHANA
Accra Today
Pop. 2.3 million
Fez, MOROCCO
Fez Today
Pop. 1.1 million
Cairo, EGYPT
Cairo Today
Pop. 9.5 millon
Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA
Dar es Salaam, Today
Pop. 1.4 milion
Tunis, TUNISIA
Tunis Today
Pop. 1.1 million
Casablanca, MOROCCO
Casablanca Today
Pop. 3.4 million
Kampala, UGANDA
Kampala CITY
Pop. 1.2 million
Addis Ababa, ETHOPIA
Addis Ababa Today
Pop. 3.4 million
Ibadan City Today
Pop. 2.6 million
Ibadan, NIGERIA
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3 thoughts on “Destination Africa! Popular Cities, Then and Now”
Usually I do not read post on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very forced me to try and do it! Your writing style has been amazed me. Thanks, very nice post.
Lovely. Africa on the rise.
Usually I do not read post on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very forced me to try and do it! Your writing style has been amazed me. Thanks, very nice post.
Awesome memories. Great posts.