OKA's Guide to Beers in Africa

Check out our picks for popular beers in Africa.

OKA's Guide to Beers in Africa


Today we kick back a few beers because it's a Thursday. And it's the fourth day in July - a notorious holiday honoring "independence" in these United States (let's be real, how do you claim independence on land that's already occupied?). In honor of the various BBQ/water-infused festivities in the USA, we thought we'd also look at what other countries around Africa might be drinking at their independence day barbecues. Check out the most popular beers in Africa.

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Egypt - Stella

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Benin - La Béninoise

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Ghana - Club

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Nigeria - Star Lager

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Senegal - La Gazelle, Flag, Castel Beer

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Ethiopia - St. George

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Kenya - Tusker

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Angola - Cuca

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Botswana - St. Louis

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Malawi - Carlsberg

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Mozambique - Laurentina

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Namibia - Windhoek

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South Africa - Castle

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Zambia - Mosi Lager

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Zimbabwe - Zambezi

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