10 Best Shopping Malls and Markets in Africa
Modern shopping centres across Africa began to boom in the last decade, signifying the growing middle class across the continent and its increased spending power. Malls are becoming a growing phenomenon in urban cities, with South African giant retailers such as Shoprite and Game, as well as French retailer, Carrefour, being the go-to giant retailers […]
How to Enjoy Nature in the Mother City
The City of Cape Town has published a draft Nature Reserves by-law that aims to protect and preserve the nature reserves in the city’s municipal boundaries. The City manages 23 nature reserves that fall under the National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act (NEMPAA). These reserves boast the beauty and diversity of the Cape Floristic Region, […]
Algeria Boasts Many Ideal Destinations
From the deep blue Mediterranean coastline of Algiers to the winding alleyways of colorful Casbah, there are many spectacular travel destinations to explore in Algeria. Africa’s largest country, which is just a short flight from much of Europe, is currently home to seven UNESCO-inscribed World Heritage Sites, such as the Roman ruins of Hippo Regius […]
Why Senegal Should be on Your 2020 Travel Goals
Teetering at the tip of Africa’s westernmost peninsula, Dakar thrums with the energy of a city that defies easy categorisation. The art-centric capital is slick yet frenetic, proudly West African but Francophone, and these contrasts show in its mish-mash of old and new architecture and lively cultural scene. It’s one of the region’s safest and […]
Tanzania Cements its Status as One of the World’s Best Tourism Destinations
The country scooped the Best International Wildlife Destination award at the Outlook Travellers Awards held in India. Tanzania boasts several tourist attractions including Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world, as well as Serengeti, home to the world’s greatest animal migration. It has more than 22 national […]
Infinity Exhibition Celebrates West African Design Talent Kossi Aguessy
A new contemporary arts complex in Togo, the Palais de Lome, has opened with a fascinating exhibit of industrial designs by home-grown talent, Kossi Aguessy. Despite his life being cut short, the designer created a far-ranging body of work through collaborations with Phillippe Starck, the Coca Cola Company, Renault and more. The Infinity exhibition showcases his […]
The 7 Best East African Songs of the Month
It was a strong month for releases by East African artists. This is OkayAfrica’s picks for the seven best including Diamond Platnumz, Sheebah and more. East Africa’s most talked about couple of the moment, Kenyan singer Tanasha Donna and Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, wowed fans when they released their long-awaited collaborative track “Gere.” Kenya’s most popular music group […]
Netflix is Finally Investing in More Original Content from Nigeria
It’s been off to a slow start, but as part of Netflix’s ongoing drive to develop more diverse content, Nollywood is finally starting to gain some representation on the streaming service. After the acquisition of Genevieve Nnaji’s film, “Lionheart” in 2018, Netflix is set to invest in more original content from Nigeria. The global streaming giant […]
Kenneth Ize on the Artisanal Craft Behind His AW20 Collection
After a stellar debut at Paris Fashion Week, Nigerian born fashion designer, Kenneth Ize, reflects on the African inspiration for his work and his commitment to promoting ancient weaving techniques. Ize describes the vibrant traditional dress his mother wore to as the starting point for the collection. Ize, who relaunched his eponymous label in 2016 with […]
Namaste Wahala: Bollywood and Nollywood Collide in a Tale of a Big Fat Indian-Nigerian Wedding
A new film, whose title loosely translates into ‘Hello Trouble,’ tells the tale of a cross-cultural love story between and Indian and a Nigerian. Like the couple, the film weaves together traditions from Bollywood and Nollywood making for rich and exuberant entertainment. This is businesswoman-turned-filmmaker, Hamisha Daryani Ahuj’s debut as a director. Ahuja has lived in […]
