Here Are Ten Compelling Reasons Why Rwanda Deserves More Than Just A Single Visit
Rwanda offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from exploring vibrant cities to trekking through lush jungles to see gorillas and other wildlife. The points highlighted cover a wide range of attractions and experiences that make Rwanda unique and appealing to travelers. With each visit to Rwanda, you’ll uncover new layers of its beauty, culture, and […]
African Business Requires An African Payments Strategy
By Yogo Dubois, Managing Director – MFS Africa DRC Cash may still be king in some African countries, but there are plenty of emergent challengers to the throne. The payments ecosystem on the continent is shifting and evolving, with new regulations, changing shopping habits, growing mobile phone and internet penetration. The latest research from the […]
LEAP Africa And DOW Partner To Activate Youth Action For Sustainable Development Across Africa
This campaign which is in commemoration of the International Youth Day seeks to rally young people, corporate organisations, Governments, the Private and Social sectors across Africa to advocate and renew the spirit of active youth citizenship and collective responsibility LEAP Africa (www.LEAPAfrica.org), one of Africa’s leading non-profit organization focused on youth leadership development and Dow, […]
Mr Soul – The Hottest Music Producer In Lagos, Nigeria
When it comes to making music that gets your feet moving and your heart racing, there’s one name that stands out – Koroma Tosin Richard, or as everyone knows him, Mr Soul. Born on October 13th, this musical force has roots in Sierra Leone but has truly found his home in the vibrant rhythms of […]
Shoreline Energy International Managing Director To Speak At African Energy Week (AEW)
Presenting Pragmatic Solutions For Regional Power Networks And Industrialization At African Energy Week, Shoreline Energy International MD Kola Karim, will discuss crucial issues and suggest practical approaches for the expansion of regional power networks and the acceleration of industrialization Kola Karim, Managing Director (MD) of power solutions company Shoreline Energy International, has been confirmed as […]
Can She Revive the Largest Museum on the African Continent?
Cape Town’s Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art was launched with great fanfare in 2017, but soon suffered setbacks due to perceived elitism and poor governance. Thankfully, the tides started to turn in 2019 with the appointment of Koyo Kouoh as the museum’s executive director. Ever since then, she’s made huge strides in making the […]
Miriam Makeba: The Musician as Fashion Muse
The worlds of fashion and music have always been intertwined with each taking inspiration from the other. In the case of Africa, the current Africa Fashion exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum contends that South African singer Miriam Makeba was a significant muse to many African designers for the better part of the 20th century. Sometimes […]
Algeria Bans ‘Barbie’ Almost a Month After Movie’s Local Release
Although it has left many scratching their heads, Algeria’s Ministry of Culture and Arts instructed cinemas this week to remove Barbie from screening. The move comes after the film had already been playing in the country for a month, and no explanation was given. Following similar bans in Kuwait and Lebanon, it has left many […]
The Winner of Jollof Cooking Competition Is…
Argue as they might about who has the best jollof, Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal had to eat humble pie this week when Gambia was named as the winner of the best jollof at the annual West Africa Food Festival. Gambia beat Liberia to second place, ahead of 13 other West African countries in the Jollof […]
As far as African Safaris Go, Tanzania and Kenya Lead the Pack
Both offer two types—walking safaris and game drives. Whichever country you choose, your safari experience will leave a mark on you for life. A walking safari is arguably the most authentic. Instead of looking at nature from a vehicle, you become part of it. You’ll have access to remote areas that are off-limits to vehicles. […]
