Rema Makes His ‘Tonight Show’ Debut with Powerful Medley
As further evidence of the exploding popularity of Afrobeats, Jimmy Fallon recently hosted Nigerian superstar singer Rema. Performing a medley of his songs ‘Calm Down’ and ‘Holiday’ from his smash hit album Rave and Roses, he wowed the audience with some dazzling theatrics and incredible sound styling. The remix of “Calm Down,” which featured Selena […]
Venice Architecture Biennale 2023: Who, When and What to Look Forward to
There’s a tremendous amount of buzz for the upcoming Venice Architecture Biennale, and a lot has to do with Africa being in the house. With a theme of ‘Laboratory of the Future,’ curator Lesley Lokko has cultivated unprecedented representation from the continent, aiming to showcase Africa as the cradle of what’s new and next in […]
Kamala Harris, at Former Slave Port in Ghana, Ties Past to Present
In an effort to promote stronger ties between the US and Africa, US Vice President Kamala Harris embarked on a journey through Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia. Clearly moved by her visit to the ancient slave port of Cape Coast Castle, she sought to tie political history to her own to demonstrate a bridge for others […]
Telling Time African-Style
South African watchmaker Kholofelo Masha has developed some amazingly beautiful and intricate time pieces with uniquely African designs. Incorporating traditional tribal patterns, the watches pay homage to certain African leaders and celebrate key moments in history. Beyond simply offering a fashion statement, his Xesha brand aims to create a cultural connection for its wearers. DW
‘Billionaire Chef’ Opens New Nigerian Restaurant Ilé Bistro in Culver City
Chef Tolu ‘Eros’ Erogbogbo wants to bring respect to Nigerian cuisine. As part of his mission, he mounted a 7-city, culinary pop-up tour across the US in 2021, ultimately landing in Los Angeles. Experiencing many other chefs rather bland reinterpretations of traditional Nigerian dishes, he sought to spice things up and develop an offering that […]
Moffat Takadiwa’s Landmark Exhibition Comments on Zimbabwe’s Colonial Hangover
Takadiwa is a Zimbabwean artist famous for creating work from found materials. His exhibition Vestiges of Colonialism, curated by Fadzai Muchemwa, opened at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe on 16 March. Vestiges of Colonialism is not only a landmark show, but also a timely conversation on colonial legacies in Zimbabwe. By engaging with the works, […]
Walking Safaris have Become More Popular in Eastern and Southern Africa
Conceived by tour operator Asilia Africa and Schutte, this five-day trip through the lands of the Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association was created to encourage travellers to experience the less trafficked areas north of Maasai Mara National Reserve, some of which can be reached only on foot. These 15 conservancies comprise 600 square miles of […]
Staying on Namibia’s Impalila Island
The lodge is on an idyllic little spot in a quieter and more secluded section of the Chobe River – 100% part of its charm. Impalila Island (which translates as either “Unable to” or “Far Away Island” in the local Sibuya language) is only about 12km long and 4km wide. The Zambezi River forms its […]
Protecting Mount Kilimanjaro from Recurrent Fire Outbreaks
Tanzanian officials have formed a team of experts to investigate the causes of the fire outbreaks, human activities, including setting fire on the mountain, were also to blame. A number of institutions, including the University of Dar es Salaam, the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Morogoro region and the Nelson Mandela African Institution of […]
Everything You Need to Know about the Visa Requirements for Traveling to Ghana
Nationals of the Economic Community of West African States – which includes most of Ghana’s close neighbors – can visit Ghana without a visa for 90 days. Citizens from Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, and Mauritius can also visit without a visa for 60 days. Citizens of countries in the African Union that are not part […]
