Nigerian Designers Veekee James and Andrea Iyamah Redefine Global Fashion
Learn about the true grit and outstanding vision that have catapulted Nigerian designers Veekee James and Andrea Iyamah into global fashion brands. From the realms of couture to swimwear, these talents are bringing a uniquely African expression to the marketplace, which is reshaping the fashion industry itself. CNN
Zola Studios is Building a Creative Community for Regions with Underrepresented Storytellers
A tremendous partnership between two female filmmakers, Zola Studios, is on a mission to elevate the stories of the underrepresented, specifically those of women from the SWANA region (Southwest Asia and Northern Africa). With these perspectives currently representing less than 1% of the world’s produced content, founders Basma Khalifa and Alya Mooro established their production […]
African Music to the World
No longer buried under the impossibly broad category of “world music,” African music has exploded into the mainstream with artists becoming superstars with global fan bases. While a number of factors have contributed to its success – newfound access via the Internet, collabs with Western artists, and increasing bonds between African and its diaspora – […]
In Focus: Bold Colour Bathroom Trend
With its eye on design trends in South Africa, the editors at shelter magazine VISI have identified a new embrace of bold, beautiful color for bathrooms. Although the expense of bathroom updates and the concern for resale often temper forays into color, an increasing number of brave souls are taking the plunge, and the results […]
“Beautiful and Tragic”: Unpacking the Roots of South Carolina Cuisine in African Foodways
In the US, many view Southern cuisine as innately American, but much of the credit and tradition rightfully belongs to Africa. In uprooting African lives, the slave trade introduced key aspects of African culture to American shores, and cuisine was a prominent one. POST AND COURIER
Goma’s Annual Dance Festival Forges Ahead
The annual festival, which sees dancers from all over the world flock to Goma, has been held in the city for the past seven years despite continuing attacks by rebel groups in eastern DRC. For Virginie Magumba, a 22-year-old professional dancer from Goma, in eastern Congo, dancing is more than just a career. AL JAZEERA
Zanzibar a Beach Destination with a Difference
Start by spending two or three nights at a storied hotel in the historical capital, exploring its crumbling architecture and rich cultural fusion, before checking into a beach resort for a little well-earned R&R. CN TRAVELER
The Safari Industry has Evolved into One of the Most Unique African Experiences
As of 2023, eco-tourism is one of the most influential trends within the travel community. The market creates around 5 000 jobs in the South African safari industry alone. So, it is no surprise that thousands of others dedicate their lives to preserving Africa. Safaris and wildlife tours are at the forefront of this growing […]
Madagascar’s Capital Launches New Means of Public Transport
The first cable car rode over neighborhoods of Antananarivo carrying President Andry Rajoelina, city officials and project contractors. Capable of carrying up to 75,000 passengers a day, the cars are designed to reduce congestion in the Malagasy capital, which today has a population of over 3 million. AFRICA NEWS
Johannesburg is the Ultimate Graffiti Destination
Infamous for its crime levels and the high walls topped with electric fences, there are many other sides to South Africa’s beating commercial heart – including what is painted on the surfaces of those walls. Mr Meyjes, a local entrepreneur, studied art at the city’s University of the Witwatersrand, and this led him to an […]
