Netflix Unveils Ancient Egypt’s ‘Queen Cleopatra’
As part of a new docuseries on African queens, Netflix has just released the trailer for its episode dedicated to the most famous of them all, ‘Queen Cleopatra.’ Produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett-Smith, it tells the well-known story of the intrepid leader, but provides much greater back story about her origins and the challenges […]
South Africa is the World’s Most Internet-Addicted Country
You may be surprised to learn that of all the places in the world, South Africa seems to be the most consumed by the Internet. Spending an average of 9.5 hours online daily in 2022, South Africans have the dubious distinction of spending the greatest amount of time on the web. The average time a […]
The Africa Connection: Five Names Leading the Design Diaspora
African design is finally getting its much-deserved spotlight. After having been overlooked, stereotyped, or appropriated for many years, it is being redefined by a new crop of exceptionally talented designers from the continent and diaspora. Overcoming challenges often drives creativity – but it is key for Ilé Ilà, the furniture brand started by Tosin Oshinowo […]
‘I Was Just Born to Create’: Mr. Eazi on the Future of African Music
Ever since the 2016 smash success of his Afrobeats single ‘Leg Over,’ Oluwatosin Ajibade aka ‘Mr. Eazi’ has been a creative powerhouse on the African music scene. In addition to advancing his own career, he’s played a significant role in the further development of new artists with emPawa Africa, his talent incubator and mentorship program […]
Cameroonian Chef Christian Abégan: ‘Africa Should Reconsider Its Place in the Culinary World’
A tireless promoter of African cuisine around the globe, Cameroonian chef Christian Abégan understands the importance of culinary heritage, and he’s on a mission to teach the world about it. Concerned that chemical processing and quick fixes undermine traditional recipes and thereby distort perceptions of regional cuisines, he has been an outspoken advocate for the […]
An Unforgettable River Cruise on the Nile
Egypt might be one of the most talked-about destinations of the last few years but The Nile – and the temples you can get up close to from it – has been an almighty attraction since ancient times. Nour El Nil has a fleet of seven beautiful dahabiyas (the newest, Roman, debuted earlier this year […]
Getting around Ghana Needn’t be a Headache
Ghana is famed for its beaches and coastal cities, but exploring the rest of the country is easy, whether you’re drifting along the golden shoreline or heading inland to northern national parks. Traveling through the country as a visitor can be challenging because there are so many unspoken rules, but with the right information, you’ll […]
The Best Places to Explore to Experience Cultural Richness in 2023
Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside Medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that’s now a museum of Moroccan artefacts. The home of the tangerine, for decades this northern Moroccan city […]
The Glamping Trend Hits South Africa
Glamping is where you are camping but without extra effort. For the person who’s not too hard but then again, for those who aren’t too soft, either. It’s right there at that mythical, pink gin-and-tonic-sunset intersection of affordability, wilderness and children’s glee. Market research from America and Europe shows that glamping is not just a […]
The Exclusive-use Safari Villas on this List are Available for Sole-use Bookings
Africa is fast becoming a favourite destination for families and groups, with exquisite exclusive-use safari villas springing up around the continent’s most beautiful regions. Remote safari destinations are now more accessible to multi-generational families and groups with children than ever. Ideal for those travelling with a sizable brood (the ultimate luxury family safari), or those […]
