Colors of Africa

Coloring book that inspires children to dream, create and see themselves as future leaders.

Colors of Africa is a culturally inspired coloring book created to help African children see themselves as thinkers, dreamers, and creators. Too often, African learners lack access to educational resources that reflect their identities and potential. This book bridges that gap by combining fun, creativity, and cultural pride with deeper lessons in imagination, confidence, and problem-solving.

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Overview

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Updated September 2025

Web presence

2025

Established

3

Countries

All students

Target group

I would like to see African children become future leaders, change-makers and innovators

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

This project demonstrates that simple, culturally relevant tools like coloring books can have deep educational value. By combining creativity, cultural pride, and problem-solving in a fun format, Colors of Africa supports holistic child development and contributes to decolonizing educational content.

What does your innovation look like in practice?

Each page is designed not only to entertain but also to spark curiosity, build self-belief, and strengthen critical thinking skills. Parents and teachers can use the book as both a playful activity and a meaningful educational tool.

How has it been spreading?

I recently published this book in September 2025 and is available on Amazon

How have you modified or added to your innovation?

Yes

If I want to try it, what should I do?

https://tinyurl.com/2e8h7feh

Implementation steps

Colors of Africa

-Coloring pencils, crayons, markers and recycled items e.g shoe boxes, paper roll, disposable plastic bottles etc.
-hands on project: Design, create and innovate through hands on play engineering and design activities
-They can work in groups, and collaborate on the project.