A Hub for Africa’s Diasporic Art World
Morocco has always been a gateway; not only to the African continent but to the Arab world as a whole. Marrakech stands out as one of the more accessible cities, with a pleasing mix of traditional (spice markets, the labyrinthine medina) and modern (luxury hotels, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech). While it is by […]
What You Need to Know about Travel to Tanzania
While Tanzania still has some border rules in place, internal restrictions have been removed or downgraded to ‘recommended’. Mask wearing is only a strong suggestion by the government, but no country-wide mandate exists. Tanzania is a melting pot of African, Asian and European influences, attracting visitors to its historical landmarks, shimmering beaches and national wildlife […]
Ghana’s Warm-hearted Citizens Make the Country One of the Friendliest Spots in West Africa
Travelers have plenty to look forward to on their trip to culturally rich Ghana. The country’s compelling history, vibrant clothing prints and flavorful dishes are attractive to first-time visitors and keep people coming back for more. Life in Ghana generally moves at a slow, relaxed pace, but it can also be chaotic and fast in […]
Lake Kariba is a Popular Spot for Locals and Foreigners Alike
Located between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba is about a five-hour drive from Harare. The last part of the drive is spent winding around narrow roads through the hills, surrounded by indigenous trees and thick African bush. This makes every second spent dodging potholes well worth it, and if you’re lucky, you might spot elephants […]
Heritage Trips to Africa Just Got Easier
Certified Africa is a Black-owned travel agency that books all-in-one private and group travel experiences to the African continent. Founded by the young husband and wife team, Kristin Tellis Quaye (African American) & Nii Armah Quaye (Ghanaian), the company utilizes their connections and network on the African continent to curate authentic and exclusive experiences for […]
Ethical Fashion Initiative Fetes Young African Designers
For its first event at Paris Fashion Week, the Ethical Fashion Initiative, a partnership created under the auspices of the UN, held a party to honor young African designers. With the fashion world seeking to address issues of inequality and sustainability, the decision to shine a spotlight on these young talents was very much in […]
A West African-inspired Cabbage Dish Made to Impress
Inspired by a chicken mafé prepared years ago by acclaimed Senegalese chef, Pierre Thiam, an American chef decided to create his own riff on the dish by focusing on one of its key ingredients, cabbage. Ben Mims and his partner’s favorite cabbage dish to date is a shallow-braised cabbage teeming with cumin and coriander and […]
Africa’s Bookstagrammers Are Carving Out a Space for the Continent’s Authors
Regardless of how you feel about social media, it affords an unprecedented amount of exposure, which can catapult some to fame and others to obscurity. One of the unexpected winners in this space has been African authors, whose works have been celebrated by influential “bookstagrammers,” whose nods have afforded expanded readership across the continent and […]
Nigeria’s ‘Waste Museum’ Showcases Art to Raise Awareness of Waste
It may well be the first of its kind in Africa, but given heightened focus on the environment, it’s not likely to be the last. Ibadan’s ‘Waste Museum’ is the brainchild of Jumoke Oluwookere, an artist who makes her creations from others trash, particularly plastic packaging. As this waste is posing a considerable threat to […]
Amazon’s Going to Nollywood – and Its Deals with Studios Could Shake Up One of the World’s Most Prolific Filmmaking Hubs
When a behemoth like Amazon knocks on your door, you can bet that change is in store. In the company’s ongoing quest for new content, they have targeted the bastion of African flimmaking, Nollywood, and they are striking deals that could transform the industry. Chinaza Onuzo, co-founder of Inkblot Productions, the studio behind domestic hits […]
