In ‘The Liquid Eye of a Moon,’ Nigerian Author Uchenna Awoke Brings Up a Difficult Conversation
A debut novel from Nigerian author, Uchenna Awoke, is garnering a great deal of attention not only for great storytelling, but also for tackling a difficult subject. ‘The Liquid Eye of a Moon’ confronts the issue of a prevailing caste system in Nigeria, and the challenges and lost opportunities that result from it. OKAYAFRICA
The Small, Black-Owned Label Taking on the Big Brands in the Style Olympics
Keen to make a splash at the upcoming Olympics in Paris, Nigeria plans to make a fashion statement by partnering with a small, black-owned design firm from Los Angeles, called Actively Black. Founded by former professional basketball player, Lanny Smith, the firm has all of three employees, but the nod from Team Nigeria is likely […]
The 10 Best African Songs of 2024 So Far
With the explosion in popularity of Afrobeats, the world has become far more attuned to African music, and greater notice is being paid to additional genres of African music. For the first half of 2024, African artists have continued to churn out new Afrobeats hits, but we also saw new Amapiano releases from South Africa, […]
South African Ceramicist’s Cat Sculptures Inspired the Latest Dior Runway
Kim Jones, English fashion designer and the Creative Director of Dior Homme and Fendi womenswear, unveiled the Dior Men Summer 2025 collection on 21 June 2024 at Paris’s Val-de-Grâce. Dotted with six massive reproductions of Hylton Nel’s ceramic cat works, the runway featured a slew of pieces also inspired by his work. Nel is a […]
The Definitive Guide to South African Cuisine, a Diverse Food Culture
South Africa is a melting pot of cultures, which is reflected in its incredibly varied cuisine. Sometimes referred to as the rainbow nation, South Africa benefits from a rich mix of indigenous and immigrant cultures whose culinary traditions continue to thrive. THE MANUAL
Make Safari Travel more Attractive for Solo Travellers
Africa’s game lodges are slowly removing single supplements. This is to make safari travel more attractive for solo travellers. The single supplement has long been a deterrent for solo travellers looking to enjoy an African Safari. According to Travel News, solo travel has been identified as a key trend in 2024. There are more and […]
Like a Phoenix, Rwanda has Moved Beyond its Scarred Past to Become One of Africa’s Must-visits
And it’s not all about the gorillas. Rwanda maintains a tricky balance of quaint and contemporary: see capital Kigali’s chaotic craft markets and cool art museums. It’s also astoundingly green in more than one sense: a lush wonderland of tea plantations, rice paddies and forested volcano slopes, as well as innovations in urban sustainability (a […]
Ice Climbing Adventures in the Drakensberg
Giants Castle is one of the best ice-climbing destinations in South Africa. Two other main areas for ice climbing are Sani Pass and Bokong in northern Lesotho. Each region offers unique climbing experiences. Ice usually begins forming between June and mid-August, and climbers of all levels can use various routes. You can go up with […]
Meet Les Basketteuses de Bamako
A group of six Malian artists and basketball players took to the stage in Lomé, the capital of Togo. Their daring and creative show combines juggling of the ball, drumming, music and dance. “This project is based on rhythm and sound. We play with balls, sneakers, drums, and sticks. There’s a lot of equipment and […]
Tanzania’s Plan to Attract more Luxury Tourism comes at a Cost
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has big plans. She intends to expand the amount of Tanzanian lands under conservation protection from 30% to 50% of the country’s total territory. By expanding its preserved lands, Tanzania hopes to attract billions in foreign investment as well as more tourists. Last year, more than a million people visited Tanzania’s […]
