Whilst still a schoolboy he noticed a scientific phenomenon - that, counterintuitively, hotter water freezes faster than cooler water (under certain conditions). In the face of overwhelming scepticism and ridicule, he continued to ask questions. The phenomenen is named after him and he co-wrote the paper on it. For more info, google or see http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/General/hot_water.html.
Mohamed Amin (1943-1996) was a Kenyan photojournalist noted for his pictures and videotapes of Ethiopian famine.
The Victoria falls situated between Zambia and Zambezi is the largest waterfall in the world.
"The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa - for he has so much to look forward to."
Nigerians have been rated as the most sexually active and satisfied in the world, according to a survey conducted by condom manufacturers, Durex.
Nigerian born Philip Emeagwali has been ranked as the greatest African scientist ever.
