THEME: BLING

BAVUAL's Nod to Conspicuous Consumption

Test your knowledge of those who flaunt it if they have it. And remember: Don’t hate the player, hate the game.

People

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James Brown was a spokesman for and owner of which well-known product beginning in 1966? Was Cleopatra a black African woman?

Who is the richest black kid?

What are the top five most expensive cars purchased by famous African politicians?

Why did Mr. T (aka Laurence Tureaud) wear up to 40 pounds of gold jewelry around his neck?

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Who is the highest paid black entertainer in Las Vegas?

Places

As of 2015, who was the richest black pastor in the world?

Events

Famous American rapper MC Hammer (Stanley Kirk Burrell) made worldwide headlines for what 1996 event?

What was the name of beauty millionaire Madam C.J. Walker’s elegant mansion, and where was it located?

The late yachtsman William Pinkney was the first African American to achieve this feat in 1992. What was it?

What two African countries are the world’s seventh and eighth largest producers of gold?

Rap mogul Sean Combs aka Puff Daddy/P. Diddy spent $3 million on what 2009 New York City event?

Who was the first black content creator to attend New York City’s prestigious Met Gala?

Which four African countries produce the most diamonds?

Where are the 10 most beautiful black-owned hotels in the world located?

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Entrepreneur Byron Allen was the first black American to make this $100 million purchase in 2022. What was it?

What are the top five black-owned restaurants in the U.S.?

Actress Halle Berry earned distinction at what 2002 event?

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