Senegalese Chef Pierre Thiam Wants African Food to be Considered World-Class
He’s one of the foremost proponents of African cuisine, the praises of which he’s been singing to the rest of the world for more than 30 years. Known for putting fonio on the world’s food map, he has made it his mission to change the world’s perceptions about African cuisine and to elevate its makers […]
Africa Avant-Garde: Transformative Architecture
Through conversations with some of Africa’s most acclaimed architects, CNN takes an in-depth look at the power of architecture to transform communities. In examining the work of esteemed practitioners, such as Sir David Adjaye and Sumayya Vally, we see the impact of great design and the considerations that need to go into making it. SOURCE: CNN
Nine Must-See Queer History Spots in Africa
Africa doesn’t have a reputation for being a particularly welcoming place for the LGBTQ community, but it doesn’t mean that the continent hasn’t been influenced by them. Although their history and impact are often overlooked, there are a number of destinations worth visiting that either extend an open hand to such travelers or provide insights […]
Africa Fashion Up Contest Celebrates Future of African Style
Founded by former model Valérie Ka, Africa Fashion Up is a contest designed to identify and develop emerging talents in the African fashion scene. With the organizers having cast a wide net across the continent, this year’s winners represent Ivory Coast, Congo Brazzaville, Morocco, South Africa and Kenya, and they’ll have the unique opportunity of […]
Abel Selaocoe Finds a Home in Improvisation
The classical music world is known for having some fairly rigid conventions, but South African cellist Abel Selaocoe has found a knack for creating genre-bending music and winning over listeners in the process. With his debut album, Where is Home? (Hae Ke Kae?), he incorporates singing, groove-oriented improv and sounds from across the African continent […]
Movie about African Warrior Queen a Hit at the Box Office
“The Woman King,” a historical action epic starring Viola Davis, ruled over domestic box office charts in its opening weekend. Bolstered by stellar reviews and positive word-of-mouth, the movie collected $19 million from 3,765 North American cinemas over the weekend, arriving at the higher end of expectations. Independent tracking services projected “The Woman King” would […]
One of the Zambia’s Best-kept Secrets
The South Luangwa National Park, endearingly known as the ‘Valley of the Leopard’, is a destination that needs to be marked on your travel radar, especially if you are a wildlife lover. The access roads to South Luangwa National Park are well maintained, and self-drive enthusiasts can stock up on provisions in Chipata before arriving […]
Africa’s Largest Air Cargo Operator Bags Two Prestigious Awards at Air Cargo News Awards
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services was named Cargo Airline of The Year and Best Cargo Airline for Africa in the presence of cargo leaders from across the globe. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew, thanked voters and said that the company is very proud of the vote of confidence of its global partners and customers. […]
Namibia Calls Out to Adventurous Hikers
With its searing summer heat and parched desert plains, Namibia is not a country for faint-hearted hikers. It’s not surprising that most travelers prefer to discover this southern African country from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. But you’ll miss out if you don’t lace up your boots and step out into the wilds. These […]
Covid-19 Increases Brand Sustainability Awareness, Shifts Consumer Behaviour In Sub-Saharan Africa
A new survey on consumer perceptions and behaviours towards brands conducted by the Madrid-based global communications agency, MARCO, revealed a definite shift that will inform how companies and organisations engage with their target audiences. The “MARCO Research: Post Covid Consumer Behaviour” survey, was carried out from May to June 2022 with a total sample of […]
