The 77 Percent — Do beauty standards reflect colonial attitudes?

From school closures and student abductions to teacher shortages and the psychological toll on students, The 77 Percent uncovers the profound challenges faced by Nigeria's youth. We explore how terrorist attacks are reshaping the future of education and what steps the government must take to ensure safety and stability.

Many young Africans living in the diaspora say they want to invest their funds back home - but often, they face administrative bottlenecks and societal constraints. In this episode of the 77 Percent show, we are talking to a group of young people about their challenges and the way forward.

Is Gambia paving the way in showing that there should be accountability for presidents who abuse power while in office? Listen to this interesting debate from young people in The Gambia.

Senegal swore in Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday. He becomes the youngest African president. Nigeria's Bola Tinubu is 72 and Ghana's Nana Akuffo-Addo is 80. But Africa's oldest leader is Cameroon's Paul Biya, aged 91. So, is Faye's victory a sign that Africa's youth are ready to lead? Listen to…

"If African coaches are given enough resources and liberty to function without interference, no national team on the continent will need a foreigner as coach." Do you agree with this? Listen to this interesting debate