Album Cover Bank Traces over 70 Years of Nigeria’s Album Design and Visual Culture
Opemipo Aikomo is a self-taught digital designer based in Lagos, Nigeria. He started out making posters at university and it was an early attempt to create a magazine that sparked his interest in Nigerian albums. Working with the makers’ collective Wuruwuru, Aikomo created Album Cover Bank, a digital archive of album artwork reaching back to […]
Group Exhibition, Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art, at The Barbican in London
Organised thematically, Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art considers the various ways in which artists have used textiles to tell stories of marginalisation and exclusion, as well as emancipatory joy and transcendence. The show’s earliest works were created in the 1960s, when many artists were pushing the sculptural boundaries of the medium […]
Uganda’s First-ever Grammy-nominated Musician
Born Edrisah Kenzo Musuuza, he spent 13 years of his early life sleeping on the streets, finding solace in music and football. It was sport that eventually served as his way out, but it would be music that became his lifeline. Today, Kenzo promotes upcoming Ugandan artists through his Big Talent Entertainment record label, and […]
Some Unique and Stylish Art Hotels in South Africa
The Karoo Art Hotel aims to celebrate artists from the area as well as creating a spark of rediscovery of artwork for their guests. The art in the hotel gallery is updated regularly and the space exhibits not only painting, drawing and sculpture, but music, written work and design. Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa […]
Glamping in Africa
The vast wilderness of Tanzania’s Grumeti Reserves is where you’ll find Singita Sabora, the epitome of African glamping. This exclusive tented camp offers an unforgettable safari experience amid the picturesque landscapes of the Serengeti. Each canvas tent reflects the elegance of a 1920s safari. The vast wilderness of Tanzania’s Grumeti Reserves is where you’ll find […]
The Gastronomy Landscape of the City of Hawassa
In Ethiopia’s city of Hawassa, a tale of resilience and entrepreneurship is unfolding on the streets. Addis Alemayehu, who was once homeless, has started up a mobile eatery to rival the traditional food businesses. DW
