Meghan Visited Nigeria as a Duchess and Left an African Princess
It was a whirlwhind, 3-day, “private” visit to Nigeria, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (aka Prince Harry and Meghan Markle) engaged in a charm offensive that captured alot of hearts. Although not an official royal visit, it resembled one, thanks to the ceremony and grandeur with which the country greeted them. CNN
What’s It Like to… Run an Arts Festival in Malawi
It has been a long an circuitous path, but determination and a love for the arts propelled Laura Schuerwegen to create an arts festival in Malawi. With little public support, it has been a boot-strapping affair, but the Zomba City Arts Festival just celebrated its fourth anniversary, and it shows no signs of stopping. OKAYAFRICA
Culture Club
South African fashion designer extraordinaire, Thebe Magugu, has just launched the latest installment in his Heritage collection with a theme related to lobola, a rite associated with marriage. Exploring the ways in which the practice varies across numerous South African cultures, the designs feature bright illustrations of the differing rituals that depict the negotiation process […]
The Power and Beauty of African Guitar Greats
Following a recent profile of Nigerien musician Mdou Moctar, New York Times journalist Ben Sisario developed a playlist for the paper’s Amplifier series focusing on African guitar greats. Meant as an introduction, rather than an exhaustive survey, it showcases some of the exceptional talents and personalities that underpin a variety of African music styles. THE […]
Tasting West African Cuisine Vegan-Style with Ubuntu LA
If you’re eager to explore West African cuisine as a vegan, look no further than Los Angeles’ Ubuntu. With executive chef Shenarri Freeman at the helm, the restaurant is offering up all manner of delicious recipes suited to those on a plant-based diet. CBS NEWS
What to Expect When You Ask Someone Who has Stayed at Al Moudira to Describe the Hotel
The odds are good that person will eventually deploy the word “oasis”. Just the other side of Al Moudira’s long western wall, where the desert stretches toward the Theban Mountain, Amereller’s Stage Two project is taking shape: a self-sustaining farm and collection of makers’ workshops on a large parcel of land Al Moudira acquired last […]
A South African Garden Delight
When you first see South Africa’s national flower, the king protea, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s from another world. This enormous flower — each about 30cm (12in) in diameter — with yellow and white stamens and surrounded by a stiff, pink, pointy crown is truly unique. The best place to explore these and […]
Experiential Training on a Safari in Africa
Now more than ever people search for purpose and connection with authentic experiences which goes beyond a pure vacation. EcoTraining, a renowned ranger training facility launched its experiential professional safari guide experiences to the international adventure seekers many years ago. With 30 years of history behind them they are perfectly suited to engage travellers in […]
Plans for the Cape Town Winelands Airport are Advancing
South African entrepreneur and managing director of rsa.AERO, Nick Ferguson, announced that the private airport group has signed a 15-year agreement with the German airline Lufthansa Group. The Winelands airport plans include a R7-billion expansion for a Code F runway, extending 3 500 metres, to accommodate aircraft as large as an Airbus A380, which Cape […]
The U.S. Welcomes Kenya’s President Ruto
By LAUREN MONSEN The black, green and red flag of Kenya will be raised along the streets of Washington this week, as President Biden welcomes Kenya’s President William Ruto to the United States for the first state visit by an African leader in 15 years. Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host Ruto and his […]
