The Great Wildebeest Migration is Taking Place with No Spectators
The bulk of Kenya’s tourists usually arrive between June and October to witness the Great Migration. But months of travel restrictions due to the pandemic have dealt a blow to the country’s tourism industry — and a valuable source of income for the Maasai. SOURCE: CNN
Morocco Offers Up Some Pretty Lovely Coastal Landscapes
A relaxed private beach in Souss Valley with showers, toilets and a kids’ play area. Seclusion from the main beach means a more serene visit for those seeking a little more privacy. Essaouira’s wide, sandy beach is great for walking and kitesurfing, but sunbathing and swimming can be difficult when the winds are strong. For swimming, stick to the […]
4IR Hotel Opens in Africa’s Richest Square Mile
New South African hotel group, Hotel Sky, is hoping to make a statement when they open one of their two hotels next month. The close to R2-billion project has hit some bumps due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the hotel brand is set to open two properties that will have people talking. From its AI-powered […]
Hassel Free Travel for South Africans
Spending up to 14 days in isolation, often at the travellers own cost, can derail your travel plans. Luckily, many African countries have a favourable reciprocating agreement with South Africa and will allow visitors to enter without quarantine. Many have also waived visas for South African passport holders, making planning and administration so much easier. […]
Hawa Hassan Builds a Cookbook Around East African Grandmothers
If you’re an avid reader or home chef, you’ve likely seen In Bibi’s Kitchen on many of the year’s most anticipated book lists. The cookbook is filled with recipes from eight African countries that border the Indian Ocean and stories from 24 grandmothers, and brings a new narrative to the table, one that Somali author, sauce maven, […]
Between Lands
In his new short film, Ivorian filmmaker, Christian Goue, expresses the challenge that many Africans face upon returning to their homeland after having spent time away. The sense of otherness or being “between lands” is evident in the beautiful imagery he captures. In this interview with Africa is Now, he explains the influences that shaped […]
Why Africa’s Animation Scene is Booming
With advances in technology and the success of companies, like South Africa’s Triggerfish, animation has taken on great interest across Africa, and a multitude of self-taught creatives are emerging. As more African animators win professional acclaim, international studios are taking note of the continent’s grassroots industry. Last year Netflix acquired its first African animation, Mama K’s Team […]
Interview: Dieudo Hamadi on His Heartbreaking Documentary ‘Downstream to Kinshasa’
Downstream to Kinshasa opens with the Troupe les zombies de Kisangi – a theatrical performing troupe made up of survivors of the Six-Day War – singing the refrain. It frames the rest of the documentary film, which follows the group as they travel to Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, to demand compensation for their injuries. Filmmaker Dieudo Hamadi was born […]
West African Dishes Are the Top Trending for 2020, and These Dishes Are Why
Foodies love the Internet, and this year their searches are focusing on West African cuisine. Bold flavors and healthy, natural ingredients seem to be motivating interest, but whatever the case, West African cuisine is having its moment in the sun. Here are some of the mouth-watering recipes that are attracting the most attention. Moin Moin […]
Nando’s Hot Young Designer Finalists 2020
Nando’s hosts a design competition every two years to showcase the best in South African design talent. For this year’s mission, designers were tasked with creating a beautiful bench that addresses today’s needs of social distancing. Take a look at the incredibly inventive, beautiful, and purposeful designs that achieved top honors. The aim of the […]
