Afro-Colombians Celebrate Black Hair Excellence In Annual Braiding Contest
For the African diaspora, there are many things to celebrate; our hairstyles serve as a crowning glory rooted in culture. Around the world, Black hair is an expression of history and art. Colombia’s annual “Tejiendo Esperanzas” (Weaving Hopes) celebration takes the reverence for this aspect of the Black experience to another level. Weaving Hopes is […]
Gadhafi-inspired Art Awarded in Italy
Italian artist Alessandra Ferrini who is based in London won the MAXXI Bulgari Prize for her video installation titled “Gadhafi in Rome: Notes for a Film”. Notes for a Film, focuses on the Libyan leader’s first official visit to Italy in 2009. The work was awarded at the third edition of the MAXXI Bulgari Prize, […]
Preserving Egyptian History – By the People, and For the People
SARD for History and Social Research (SARD is Arabic for ‘to narrate’), was launched in 2021 by residents of Shubra who wanted to begin archiving their personal history and encourage their neighbors to do the same. With its tram lines and bustling public transit infrastructure, Shubra is a hub connecting people across the city and […]
A Peaceful and Contemplative Escape Away from City Life
The owners of Melozhori have a big love for nature and the conservation of our natural wildlife for future generations. With no previous farming experience, the Bhorat family has turned an undeveloped and overgrazed piece of land into a successful game reserve. With care and consideration to historically occurring species, the game was gradually introduced […]
Zanzibar’s Over-the-top Aquatic Suites take “Deep Sleep” to a Whole New Level
Open since 2013 on Pemba Island (part of the Zanzibar archipelago), Manta Resort’s “Underwater Room” is a two-minute boat ride away from the beach—consider it more of a tiny private island than a hotel suite. The three-level accommodation offers coral reef views from its submerged bedroom, plus incredible stargazing views from its roof deck. The […]
FlySafair Wins Top Honours at World Luxury Travel Awards
Not only is this airline known for their great service it has received recognition from Skytrax for “Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa” at the World Airline Awards. Earlier this year, it was recognised as the most on-time airline in the Middle East and Africa at the Cirium On-Time Performance Review. SOURCE: IOL
14 Startups Selected to Pitch at the AlphaExpo Pitch Competition at the Africa Fintech Summit Cape Town
WASHINGTON DC, United States of America, 31 October 2022, /African Media Agency/- 14 African startups have secured a spot to pitch live on stage at the Africa Fintech Summit Cape Town, which takes place from November 2-4, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The AlphaExpo micro-accelerator is a sector-agnostic program that enables early-stage […]
