Africa’s Amazing Natural Wonders
Africa’s highest peak seems more striking than a lot of other famous mountains, because it’s an ancient stratovolcano that’s not part of any mountain range. With its otherworldly landscapes and isolated luxury lodges—not to mention populations of rhinos, giraffes, and elephants—Namibia is like nowhere else on Earth. Tanzania’s portion of the Serengeti is the ideal […]
Afrochella is an Event Worth Travelling For
The continent’s answer to Coachella is a favourite Black event amongst travelers. It is described as a celebration of ‘Africa’s diverse culture and the vibrant work of African entrepreneurs and creatives’. With the 2022 theme recently revealed to be ‘Afrofuturism’ it is definitely a look into the future of Afrocentric festivals. SOURCE: TRAVEL NOIRE
The Most Beautiful Cities in Africa to Run In
New research by SportsShoes.com reveals the most beautiful cities for a run, based on Instagram hashtag data. The sports retailer analysed running-related Instagram hashtags for over 600 cities worldwide to reveal the most stunning backdrops for a run. The number of hashtags for #run{city} were counted and compared for cities in the UK, USA, Australia […]
25 Documentary Films by African Filmmakers Called Generation Africa is Currently Making Waves
It’s the latest initiative by a Cape Town-based organisation called STEPS. For 20 years the NGO has been an innovator in using film as a tool for social change and in developing talent from the continent. They produce ambitious theme-based collections of films that engage with pressing issues, in this case migration. The 25 new […]
Meza Malonga: The Afro-Fusion Food Making Waves
From a chicly minimal restaurant in a quiet side street of Kigali, chef Dieuveil Malonga is serving up tales of Africa. Known for his masterful fusing of ingredients and cultures, his dishes display a unique and delicious take on pan-Africanism. In the Bantu language, meza means “table”. What’s on Malonga’s table then? Each day brings […]
Thebe Magugu’s New Dresses Pay Homage to Eight South African Tribes
One of South Africa’s most acclaimed fashion designers, Thebe Magugu has always taken inspiration from his country’s beauty and traditions. For his newest collection, he designed a series of eight dresses, each of which are inspired by the tribes of South Africa. Zulu, Tswana, Swati, Vhavenda, Pedi, Xhosa, Tsonga, and Sotho. “I wanted to memorialize […]
How The Graffiti Girls Kenya Use Public Art to Shine a Light on Gender Based Violence
An artists’ collective in Nairobi, Graffiti Girls, is using their talent to send powerful messages. On the exteriors of community and cultural centers across the greater Nairobi area, they have been creating bold, colorful graffiti to bring attention to some of the area’s most complex problems, such as gender based violence. Twenty-two-year-old Graffiti Girl artist Njeri […]
SAOTA: How Architects From ‘One End of the World’ Created Luxury Homes Around the Globe
Operating under the premise that great design confers great value, South African architecture practice, SAOTA, has built a global roster of clients, who hire them to build the extraordinary. Known for their embrace of landscape and the framing of views, their structures are sited in some of the most breathtaking parts of the world and […]
