This Luxurious Train Trip is Still Worth It
This extravagant railway has been traveling throughout Africa for 33 years. The experiences start before you even board—when departing from Pretoria, Rovos Rail travelers are granted exclusive access to a private lounge, where Champagne and canapés greet them—and a strict “no cellphone” rule is maintained for your own good. Enjoy the moment(s) provided by this […]
Find Out What Africa can Offer during a Vacation on the Continent
Fatimatou Diallo is a young Afro-French woman from Paris who created an Instagram page to help people find good and reliable places to stay in Africa. Launched in 2018, Sleep In Africa’s Instagram account has 12,000 followers who are often informed about Black-owned accommodations across Africa. The concept was born in 2018 after realizing how […]
4 Staple African Pantry Ingredients to Elevate Your Plant-Based Cooking
If you’re looking to expand your culinary repertoire, there are a host of African grains and grasses that will afford your cooking added protein, texture and flavour. Although particularly beneficial for plant-based diets, they are a terrific supplement for all, and they can easily be sourced online. Coming from the Horn of Africa, teff is a […]
The Vibrant Footwear Collaborative Spotlighting South African Creativity
The international shipping behemoth DHL Express isn’t ordinarily associated with fashion, but it’s been making a mark in that space thanks to some interesting partnerships. Most recently, it collaborated with South African fashion team, Veldskoen, to issue a new, limited edition shoe. Launching this week comes a wild new shoe dubbed ‘Dear Everyone’. Handcrafted in […]
12 African Films to Watch This Women’s History Month
African history is filled with stories of powerful women, but they haven’t always made their way to the screen. In honor of Women’s History Month, OkayAfrica compiled a list of 12 African films that focus their lenses on such women and their fascinating and impactful roles. In Maryam Touzani’s Cannes Film Festival-debuting Adam, a young […]
Live Art
Focusing on audience engagement and challenging expectations, the latest iteration of Cape Town’s Live Art Festival is now under way. The brainchild of the Institute for Creative Arts, it brings a wealth of talents together to perform and interact with spectators with a goal of advancing art and questioning convention. Christian Etongo’s plays Ngan Ngan, […]
Francis Kéré Becomes First Black Architect to Win Pritzker Prize
For the first time in its history, the Pritzker Prize for Architecture has been awarded to a black man, Burkina Faso native, Diébédo Francis Kéré. His youth in a humble African village set the tone for his 25+ year career in which he focused on creating built environments that solve problems, enrich lives and sustain […]
