Hilton Closes Shop in Nairobi
After 53 years of activities, the iconic Hilton Nairobi, a symbol of luxury hospitality in Kenya, will close its doors indefinitely in December. The hotel said it will redeploy some staff to hotels within its Hilton portfolio in Nairobi. The hotel is owned 40.57 percent by the government and it has 287 guest rooms, three […]
Sustainable Travel Around Africa
Arusha is easily explored by foot and is known for its environmental efforts such as tree-planting initiatives, sustainable agricultural volunteer programmes and a water sanitation project which visitors to the area can support. The East African city is also known for its monumental clock tower and various cultural tourism programmes on offer, including a tour […]
Some of the Best Hotels in Africa Right Now
Fashion designer Anna Trzebinski transformed her longtime Nairobi home into this art-filled boutique hotel, Eden, close enough to the city’s action while still feeling like a quiet retreat. Long before it even opened, Sussurro in Mozambique had developed a following almost exclusively through Instagram, tapping into a tribe of design-savvy, planet-loving creatives desperate to travel […]
Adekunle Gold: “There Are a Lot of Great African Designers. The Talent is Outstanding.”
Known as a great musical talent, Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold is garnering a similarly stellar reputation for his sense of style. In this far-reaching interview, he discusses his influences and the exceptional African talent he taps to keep him looking at the top of his game. Punchy blood orange suits from Paul Smith sit next […]
Bisa Butler’s Stunning Quilted Portraits Celebrate Black Identity and African Roots
Exuberantly colorful, quilted portraits are the unique specialty of American artist, Bisa Butler, who uses them to honor people of African descent. Of Ghanaian heritage, she utilizes fabrics from Africa and America to weave inspirational stories that literally sew the diaspora together. Her largest piece to date — a 13 feet by 11 feet portrait […]
Hundreds of Music Lovers Flocked to Saint Louis, Senegal to Enjoy the City’s 30th Annual Jazz Festival
There were performances from nine main acts at the event, which held from June 2-5. Some of the more notable artistes were Senegalese griot Noumoucounda Cissoko and French-Martiniquais jazz bassist Sélène Saint-Aimé. The festival, organised by the Saint Louis Jazz Association, is set amid a backdrop of colonial-style buildings. Horse-drawn carts transport locals and tourists […]
Farmers In Senegal Adopt Farming As A Business To Beat Climate Change
By Busani Bafana Onions and rice are a conspicuous part of every meal in Senegal, including the famous Poulet Yassa. However, climate change makes it hard for smallholder farmers to grow enough staple food with extra to sell for income. Senegal is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change from droughts, flooding, sea-level rise, coastal erosion, […]
Just Beachy
Afro-minimalism best defines a beautiful new beach pavilion designed by Nigerian architect, Tosin Oshinowo. Situated on the island of Ilashe in Lagos, it represents an oasis of tranquillity outside of the hustle and bustle of the inner city. Oshinowo’s dream-like structure employs clean, elegant lines that do not detract from the dramatic views of the […]
The 10 Best African Netflix Original TV Series
The race for original African content is on, and Netflix is leading the pack with a slew of new offerings. Whether developed fully by the streaming giant or acquired for distribution, the works reflect new voices from the continent and represent exciting new opportunities for African content creators. Kemi Adetiba’s 2018 box office hit, King […]
My Accra, by Hairstylist Charlotte Mensah
The place of her happy childhood, Accra holds a special place in the heart of Charlotte Mensah, an acclaimed stylist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. From bustling markets to tony boutiques to hip restaurants, she has her finger on the pulse of what makes this city tick, and she shares her special finds with us. A visit […]
