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Do we need more Afrocentric education?

Some educators believe learning should be centred around African culture and identity

The Children in Freedom School - which is based in Nakuru, Kenya – takes a slightly different approach to education.
It prides itself on being the first β€œAfrocentric” school on the continent.
Basically, they put African culture, identity and enrichment at the heart of everything they do in the classroom.
They were recently shortlisted for the World's Best School Prize, putting them among the top 10 schools worldwide in the 'overcoming adversity' category.
So, what does an Afrocentric education look like?

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