09 December, 2008 - Published 12:42 GMT
BBC Focus on Africa Magazine

Ghana: Shoes for sale at the Mallam Atta market are displayed by an enterprising street seller in the shape of the continent. From Amasaba Abdul-Yakeen Aluizah, Accra

South Africa: Children making a splash in the grounds of the Amazing Grace Children's Centre. From Fati Fati, Johannesburg

Nigeria: Young competitors take a break from their annual sports event at the Omolaja Shodipo Memorial School to catch up with news on the radio. From Adebari Eniola, Ogun State

Nigeria: The kit of England’s Premier League side Arsenal is shown off by a monkey on the streets of Abuja. From Julius Ogar, Abuja

Uganda: Pupils at Little Angels Nursery School lead prayers at their graduation ceremony to primary school. From Emojong Augustine, Tororo

Malawi: A demolished building is used as a canvas for a colourful patriotic message. From Gray Munthali, Blantyre
These images appear in the January - March 2009 edition of BBC Focus on Africa Magazine.