Digital Afrique Telecom join forces with Clipfeed to bring esports to mobile operators in Africa
Digital Afrique Telecom (DAT) (www.DigitalAfriqueTelecom.com) partnered with Clipfeed to provide esport solutions for mobile operators in Africa. Clipfeed is a global esports entertainment company that powers esports communities through an award-winning technology. Clipfeed works with telecom operators, DTH, ISP and OEM partners to create innovative and compelling entertainment destinations for consumers. DAT is the go-to […]
The Board of Trustees of the Al-Sumait Prize for African Development announces the award winners for the year 2022
The Board of Trustees of the Al-Sumait Prize for African Development (https://www.AlSumaitPrize.org/) announced that Al-Sumait Prize 2022 was jointly awarded to Dr. Catherine Nakalembe and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation. The Board of Trustees of Al-Sumait Prize for African Development, chaired by His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, announced that […]
350.org and Local Groups Kick Off Global Month of Action to Call for Shift to Renewable Energy
Starting November 3, 350.org (https://www.350.org) together with grassroots groups and communities across Africa and around the world will participate in over 200 actions in 46 countries that will kick off a global month of action to call for a renewable energy revolution and an equitable shift away from fossil fuels. The actions are part of […]
How Africa’s Youth Boom Will Change the World
Youth is power, and Africa is about to be teeming with them. Contrary to Western societies that are confronting aging populations and lower birthrates, Africa is experiencing a baby boom that is expected to double its population to 2.5 billion over the next 25 years. It pulses in the packed stadiums of London or New […]
10 Brands We Loved at Lagos Fashion Week 2023
Lagos Fashion Week has evolved into one of the premier events on the continent’s fashion calendar, requiring those who get a coveted spot on the catwalk to bring something special. At this year’s most recent shows, the runways hosted a talent extravaganza with the best designers not only showcasing beautiful clothing, but also delivering a […]
Filling the Holes
A new exhibit at Standard Bank Art Gallery in Johannesburg attempts to fill some of the holes in African art history. Called Groot Gat, the exhibit showcases works by Lady Skollie inspired by the Bushmen paintings that were relegated to obscurity under colonial rule. The visual feast is at once a story of ‘selected truths […]
From a ‘Normal Girl in South Africa’ to a Rising ‘Popiano’ Star, Tyla is Making Major Waves with ‘Water’
Pioneering a hybrid form of amapiano and pop, dubbed ‘popiano,’ Tyla is burning up the airwaves and becoming South Africa’s next global music sensation. Her latest single ‘Water’ is enjoying enormous popularity, resulting in her first ever US performance this week on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. t age 11, she uploaded videos of […]
Meet the Duo Behind Akoko
West African cuisine is gaining a foothold outside of Africa thanks to enterprising chefs like the duo behind London’s acclaimed restaurant, Akoko. Founder Aji Akokomi and Executive Chef Ayo Adeyemi are creating dishes that elevate West African cuisine by taking innovative approaches to traditional methods, presenting it beautifully, and serving it in an atmosphere that […]
Unesco Report on African Fashion Trends
Increased demand has come from “an expanding urban middle class in Africa and international buyers, who both value the originality and quality of African design and craftsmanship,” the report said, estimating annual African textile, clothing, and footwear exports at $15.5 billion. But Africa’s potential is still held back by myriad challenges. Africa-based designers are constrained […]
The List of African Countries Every African Can Visit without a Visa
Nations across Africa are increasingly realizing the critical importance of dismantling barriers that have long hindered intra-continental interactions. From the removal of troublesome trade tariffs within sub-regions to the elimination of visa restrictions entirely, the continent is on a fast progressive path. The move towards visa-free entry among African states not only fosters a sense […]
