Zimbabwe Readies Itself for More Travellers
The efficiency of passenger flow at Zimbabwe’s Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is set to improve significantly thanks to a new terminal building currently under construction. According to a statement from the presidency, refurbishment of the current terminal will begin once the new facility is completed, after which the two facilities will be merged. When […]
A Symbol of African Glory in the Americas
In Brazil, Palmares is one of the most respected historic sites among the Afro-Brazilian community. The famous kingdom was the largest enslaved runaway community in the history of the Atlantic world. It was the first and only African kingdom in the Americas— which lasted 100 years— and it is now a remarkable historic symbol for […]
Countries Open for Africans Looking to Work Remotely
With world-class shopping, iconic buildings, tantalising cuisine, and a wide array of tourist activities, Dubai doesn’t disappoint on the experience front. Antigua and Barbuda is paradise, boasting white sand beaches and stunning viewpoints. Sun, sea and sand, that’s what a long stay visit in Mauritius promises. Here, travellers can work from their hotel pool, the […]
South African Eatery Listed as Conde Nast Forever-favorite Hotel from Around the Globe
Wolfgat has pulled in plenty of accolades in South Africa but has somehow missed out on the international acclaim of other farm- fish- and forage-centric restaurants; it shouldn’t. The food is beautiful and intellectual, but also easy to eat. You don’t feel like you’re desecrating artwork when you stick your fork in. And the juxtaposition […]
New National Park in the Pipeline for South Africa
South African National Parks (SANParks) said in a statement work is underway to establish a high-altitude national park in the mountains of the Eastern Cape close to the Lesotho border and the spectacular Naude’s Nek pass – South Africa’s highest lying road at over 2500m. Not only is this area rich in biodiversity and endemic […]
Is America Ready to Embrace African Cuisine?
Interest in African cuisines is at an all-time high in the US, but only a small portion of the population has tried it. Access has been part of the problem, but new deals in food distribution are starting to afford greater opportunities for American shoppers, and enterprising chefs have made it their mission to engage […]
Meet the Nigerian Artist Illustrating the Human Experience with a Ballpoint Pen
Jacqueline Suowari is a creative juggernaut, who does things big with something very small. Wielding a ballpoint pen, she creates hyper-scaled portraits one stroke at a time. Painstaking and precise, the process culminates in rich characters with important messages. Suowari, 31, has been an artist since she was a child, practicing professionally for over a […]
#DI Alumni Unite: Selly Rabe Kane Tackles Pollution in a Short Film for Little Sun
As another tool in their arsenal to promote climate awareness, non-profit Little Sun, has commissioned a series of short films from artists in Ethiopia, Senegal and the United States. Called Fast Forward, the films focus on the people most affected by climate change, and they will be used as teaching tools in schools. One of […]
The 10 Best Ghanaian Songs of the Month (August)
It’s time for another roundup of great Ghanaian music courtesy of OkayAfrica. This month’s chart toppers include new releases from Gyakie, Sarkodie, King Promise x Headie One, and more. What better way to start the week than listening to some great African tunes? As King Promise readies his second studio album the run has already started […]
Meet Africa’s Top Fashion Influencers
Africa is emerging as a powerful marketplace for fashion, and Western brands are clamoring for a foothold. Gone are the days when Western designs and marketing were simply imposed upon the continent with brands now scrambling to tailor their designs and messaging to African consumers. A critical way many are finding to gain legitimacy is […]
