With more than a billion people spread across 54 countries speaking more than 3,000 languages, Africa cannot -- and should not -- be limited to a single narrative.

Africa Straight Up is a more complete story about Africa and its diaspora.
 
Share your personal story about Africa at Africa.com or on Twitter @Africa_com with the hashtag #AfricaStraightUp.


WRITTEN AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

Teresa Hillary Clarke
 
For more information go to - http://www.africa.com/ 

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