This Clothing Boutique is Selling African Print Face Masks Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Face mask as fashion statement? With the short supply of N-95 masks, people have turned to making basic variations in the hope that something is better than nothing. In the process, some are getting creative, such as Alexis Williams, a retailer of African inspired goods in Mississippi. Through her shop, you can now purchase reusable, […]
The Art I Love: MACAAL President Othman Lazraq’s Tour of His Museum’s Formidable African Art Collection
Thanks to the Lazraq family’s stewardship, Marrakech’s Museum of Contemporary African Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) has evolved into one of the most important centers for African contemporary works. Its current president, Othman Lazraq, invites us inside for a tour of 5 seminal works that define the collection and provide a glimpse into its enormous breadth. […]
What to Watch at Home during Coronavirus Shutdown: ARRAY’s New Digital African Film Series
With time weighing heavy at home, it’s a great opportunity to up your African culture intake, and Ava Duvernay is making it easy for you. Her independent film collective, ARRAY Releasing, has started online screenings of its films from Africa and the Diaspora. The weekly series began on Wednesday, April 1 with a viewing of […]
Africa Remains A Strategic Territory For Growth In Hotel Industry
In global hotel terms, Africa is the last available frontier for development and expansion, with staggering opportunities for capital growth – for those who recognise that a smooth transition into this new space demands that a brand is both known and trusted. It’s a flourishing market that last year attracted capital as high as $1.8 […]
Make Sure Your Money Gets to Your Loved Ones
WorldRemit Wants to Make Sure Your Money Gets to Your Loved Ones When Government Restrict Movements Families are at the heart of everything that WorldRemit do. At times like these, with loved ones around the world, distances can feel greater than before. WorldRemit is working to ease the impact caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). With […]