Americans Pick Egypt for Memorial Day Trips
Despite the overall trend toward domestic trips this summer, one standout international destination shows that Americans are also eager to jump back into bucket-list trip planning. Egypt, which remains open to Americans with a negative coronavirus test result, is the number 10 most-booked Memorial Day departure overall in the U.S. this year, according to Skyscanner. […]
Los Angeles Bookstores that Cater for African Literature
The Shades Of Afrika bookstores are located in the cities of Corona and Long Beach, right on the edge of Los Angeles County. This gift shop has African cultural relics, products, herbs, and educational resources at an affordable rate so that their prices are accessible for all. The website is a great source for locating […]
The South African Province that’s Gone Under the Radar for Far Too Long
The Northern Cape is South Africa’s biggest province and stretches over a variety of astonishing landscapes, from the cool, character-filled West Coast, across the succulent Nama-Karoo towards the Orange River oasis and then upwards into the drier red dunes of the Kalahari Desert. There are no fewer than six National Parks to visit in the […]
Here are some Fuss-free Destinations for South Africans
None of the destinations here require quarantines, though you will need a negative PCR test before you leave and before you head back home. The main island in the Tanzanian archipelago, Zanzibar is known for its idyllic beaches, tropical waters, and brilliant marine life. On a private island in the Baa Atoll in a Unesco […]
Kwame Onwuachi Talks ‘Top Chef’ Season 18, His Love for Fashion and LaKeith Stanfield
Since his first appearance as a contestant on Top Chef, it’s been a meteoric rise for Kwame Onwuachi, who now occupies a seat on the show’s panel of judges. With his platform, he aims to promote diversity in the culinary world and to introduce African cuisine to a global audience. Helping to expand that representation, […]
African Decor and Design: Why This Term is Problematic
The problem with the term “African design” is that it’s impossible to encapsulate a single identity for the incredibly varied cultures that constitute this vast continent. Even the use of such an umbrella term degrades the richness and complexity of African creativity and invariably pigeonholes it into stereotypes crafted by Western perceptions. A 2013 HuffingtonPost […]
With Afrowaste, Nigerian Designer Dimeji Ilori Turns Discarded Clothes into One-Of-A-Kind Treasures
Motivated by the goal of reducing fashion waste, Nigerian designer, Dimeji Ilori, launched a line of clothing created from cast-offs and flea market finds. Under his label, Swish, he fashions stylish new garments from discarded clothing, which represent a fresh, upcycled take on the fusion of Western and African design. “The collection was inspired by […]
Genevieve Nnaji Joins Cast of Musical on Afrobeat Star Fela Kuti Premiering on Clubhouse
A new audio adaptation of the Broadway musical about Fela Kuti will debut on the Clubhouse app this weekend. Called Fela Ten Twenty, the show seeks to draw connections between the political struggles of the Fela era and those of today, particularly the shooting of protesters in October of 2020, which fueled the EndSARS movement. […]
11 Rwandan Artists You Should Be Listening To
For a very long time, the Rwandan music scene lay relatively dormant with radio stations focusing more on international acts than home grown talents. In recent years, however, there’s been an emergence of local artists, who are fashioning a vibrant, new identity for Rwandan music. Bushali came out with superstar energy straight out of the […]
Importance of Using a Portfolio Tracker for Your Investments
An investment portfolio tracker is necessary, especially for people with investments scattered across several platforms and asset classes. How do you ensure you stay up-to-date and on top of your investments and their performance? You could either use a spreadsheet or automate the process with an investment portfolio tracker. Most investors often start with a […]
