Tee Off at the Best Hotel in Africa
Fancourt in George is a magnificent destination for the whole family. Golf enthusiast or not, the hotel has something for everyone to enjoy. The estate is equipped with four restaurants, a kid’s centre, and a world-class spa and of course, the three prestigious golf courses. The World Golf Awards team named Fancourt Africa’s Best Golf […]
Now You Can Work Remotely from this Idyllic African Country
Travelers may be interested to learn that Mauritius is introducing a renewable premium travel visa to eligible non-citizens for a maximum period of a year. They must come as a visitor, a retiree, a parent of children studying in Mauritius, or a professional seeking to work remotely from there. Applicants should produce proof of their […]
The Ultimate Homecoming Experience for Africans Born in the Diaspora
Qali Id was born in Denmark, but her parents are from Somalia. Like many Somalis who settled abroad, her family got out of the country when the civil war broke out in the early 1990s. By the time she was 18, she had lived in five countries across three continents and spoke four languages. But […]
How to Capture the Smells of Nairobi’s Slums in a Rose-Scented Perfume
A recent study of how people associate certain smells could end up changing the scent of Nairobi. Coltrane McDowell, a Canadian Master’s student has compiled his thesis based on the impact of smell on social dynamics in Kenya. What he found is that people perceive certain aromas as either clean or dirty, and it influences […]
SA’s Diamond Fibre of Mohair Shines at South African Fashion Week
At the latest South African Fashion Week, mohair took center stage in a series of collections from three designers, who showed the incredible beauty and versatility of the fabric. Known as the diamond fibre for its strength and richness, mohair was deployed in an amazing array of inventive ways that showed that it’s not just […]
100 Most Popular African Foods
If you want to learn all about African cuisine, Taste Atlas has compiled an extensive survey of 100 of the continent’s most popular dishes. From Harissa to Maakouda and everything in between, get ready for inspiration and a delight to your senses. Harissa is a traditional spicy paste originating from Tunisia. This spicy paste is […]
10 African Films That Deal With Protest Culture & History
With a history of oppression, it stands to reason that Africa has seen protests in many different forms. As Nigeria currently grapples with uprisings against police brutality, it is interesting to look back at the history of such events across the continent, many of which have been captured in film. Directed by the duo of […]
Daily Paper’s New York Flagship Opening is About Community and Creativity, Not the Pandemic
Dutch fashion house, Daily Paper, has entered New York with a bang. For its first shop, the owners have commissioned a design that pays homage to Africa and uses innovative techniques for its seemingly beaded facade. The owners, of Somalian, Moroccan and Ghanaian descent, hired South African architect Heather Faulding to create a stunning structure […]
WATCH: Africa Straight Up – An Original Documentary Film by Africa.com
AFRICA IS HOME TO MORE THAN A BILLION PEOPLE SPREAD ACROSS 54 COUNTRIES AND SPEAKING MORE THAN 3,000 LANGUAGES. SO WHY IS AFRICA USUALLY LIMITED TO A SINGLE NARRATIVE? Screened in Accra, Washington D.C., and New York, the film takes viewers on a journey across the continent to show its truth: Africa is deep, rich, […]
