Anyone 18 years or older who identifies with an African country or African heritage may apply.
No. Applicants may qualify if they were born in Africa, were born outside Africa to at least one African parent or grandparent, or have legally naturalized as a citizen of an African country.
Yes. Contestants must be at least 15 years old. However, contestants below 18 years must be accompanied by a guardian.
No. Applying is completely free.
Questions may cover:
African history
Culture and traditions
Music and entertainment
Food
Geography
Language
Current events
Pan-African knowledge
No. The show is designed for people with different levels of knowledge and cultural experience
No. Contestants may represent a country ONLY if there is a:
direct heritage connection
citizenship
cultural/family tie
long-term residency/naturalization
The show is recorded in front of a live audience but not aired live.
Filming currently takes place in the Philadelphia, PA area.
At this time, contestant participation is voluntary and appearance compensation is not guaranteed. However, participants may receive souvenirs, sponsor gifts, or other tokens of appreciation provided by the production or supporting partners.
At this time, contestants are generally responsible for their own travel and related expenses. However, travel support or accommodations may be provided in the future depending on sponsorships, partnerships, or production resources.
Filming times may vary, but contestants should expect several hours including setup and breaks.