Goal Oriented
Football and fashion? Thanks to South African fashion designer, Thebe Magugu, one of the country’s favorite football teams is seriously styling. Through a collaboration with Adidas, Magugu has created new, fashion-forward uniforms for the Orlando Pirates. The range for the Johannesburg-based club consists of two designs: a ‘home’ jersey in black, and an ‘away’ jersey […]
Interview: Olajumoke Adenowo on Her Neo Heritage Book and Defining African Architecture
One of the continent’s most prominent female architects, Olajumoke Adenowo, has written a new book in which she explains her work as “Neo Heritage.” From studying the vast history of African architectural traditions, she has culled key principles, which she feels should serve as a roadmap for today’s architecture. With ten captivating chapters, the book […]
Where the Hell is Africa in Food Coverage?
Despite the tremendous growth of food media over the past few years, stories about African cuisine amount to little more than an amuse bouche. While age-old misperceptions about the continent undoubtedly contribute to the shortage of attention, people like Senegalese chef, Pierre Thiam, and Nigerian food journalist and anthropologist, Ozoz Sokoh, are making inroads in […]
Africa is the Only Safari Destination that Provides a Variety in Experience Offerings
Swap the lodge and Land Rover for a luxury houseboat on the Chobe River in the northern reaches of Botswana and experience a completely new perspective on the traditional safari. From the red dunes of Sossusvlei in the southern part of the Namib Desert to Etosha Pan in the north of the country, Namibia offers […]
‘Safe’ and ‘Welcoming’ are Two Words Visitors Use to Describe Accra
Named “Africa’s capital of cool” by the New York Times, Accra is known for its colorful textiles, contemporary art, popular nightlife and entertainment scenes. Accra has served as Ghana’s capital since 1877 when it was transferred from Cape Coast. The city’s name derives from the Akan word Nkran meaning “ants,” a reference to the many […]
Tsitsikamma is One of South Africa’s Gems
The Bloukrans Bungee Jump is a thrill-seeker’s dream activity. Hop off Africa’s biggest bridge and experience a feeling like no other, while securely strapped into a full-body harness and ankle connection to the bungee cord. The beautiful Bloukrans River Valley lies beneath you as you enjoy this jump of a lifetime. If a multi-day adventure […]
Nigeria has a Long Stretch of Beaches to Lounge In
Lagos, the country’s entertainment and business capital, is where they’re best developed, and where you’ll find a fine collection of private beach clubs and resorts, most open every day of the week. In the Niger Delta region, most of the beaches have a community ring to them, and entry is almost always free. With few […]
Ghanaian Turning Jute Sacks into Stylish Clothes and Accessories
Okbell Majdoub’s unique and eco-friendly clothing designs using jute sacks are gaining traction as a popular trend on Ghana’s fashion scene. Majdoub had the idea for J’karta (meaning “my sack” in Hausa) after the financial sector clean-up between 2017 and 2019 in Ghana. DW
