Africana: an encyclopedia of an amazing continent - mayowa alabi

Lagos-based multidisciplinary artist, Mayowa Alabis work is inspired by his childhood obsessions--African folklore and Afrofuturism.

A graphic designer and photographer with over seven years of professional design experience, Mayowa previously worked as the Creative Lead at Co-Creation Hub Nigeria before taking on his current role as a visual artist for the BBC.

Kim Chakanetsa is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and producer from Zimbabwe.

She joined the BBC in 2013 after working for CNN International and Associated Press.

For BBC World Service, she currently presents a weekly radio programme called The Conversation , which brings together women from different countries who have a shared profession, passion or experience.

She has also worked on a number of documentaries for the World Service.

When not in the studio, Kim likes attempting complex recipes.