ILI-South African Centre of Excellence to Issue Inaugural Lifetime Impact Award to Judge Ann Claire Williams (RET.)
The ILI-South African Centre for Excellence (ILI-SACE) is delighted to host a Gala in honor of Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), who will be presented its inaugural ILI-SACE Lifetime Impact Award on Thursday October 17, 2024. The event will take place at Jones Day in Washington, DC. The ILI-SACE is a Johannesburg-based affiliate of the […]
Cultivating Change: The Vision Behind Nigeria’s National Sunflower Association
Jibrin K. Bukar is the president of the National Sunflower Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria. An indigene of Borno State, Jibrin began his career as a banker before transitioning into sunflower farming in the mid-2010s. As president, Mr. Jibrin is responsible for advancing the organization’s goal of making Nigeria one of the top […]
Wole Soyinka on Having His Memoir Made into a Movie: ‘Turning My Life Into Something People Can Watch, Pains Me’
Reliving the past isn’t always a pleasant experience, which is what award-winning Nigerian author, Wole Soyinka, is now discovering. Having been the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986, he is no stranger to fame, but current plans to turn his riveting 1972 memoir into a film are giving him pause. […]
Djimon Hounsou: Hollywood’s Unsung Hero
He’s known for his magic in front of the camera, but Benin-born actor and model, Djimon Hounsou, is proudest about his accomplishments off set. In 2019, he created the Djimon Hounsou Foundation with a two-part mission of fighting modern slavery and human trafficking, as well as connecting members of the African diaspora to their cultural […]
The Story of the African Diaspora, Told Through Its Fashions
The museum at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology has just launched an exhibit called Africa’s Fashion Diaspora, which posits that commonalities in the black experience can be drawn from the fashion created by members of the African diaspora. THE NEW YORK TIMES
African All-Stars Series: Onezwa Mbola
South African TikTok star, Onezwa Mbola, is known for offering up fresh and inventive twists on traditional Xhosa recipes. Her fun and heartwarming demeanour has enabled her to connect with audiences and introduce new palates to Xhosa cuisine. TIKTOK
A Sit Down with South African Author After Caine Prize Win
Playwright, academic, novelist and short story writer Nadia Davids is the winner of the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing. It’s an important award that has played a significant role in shaping the career trajectories of numerous African writers. She received the prize for her exquisitely written and disturbing short story Bridling. THE CONVERSATION
Tipping is Customary in Most African Countries
Amounts vary depending on where you are and what service you’re tipping for, from safari guides to hotel staff. Throughout most of the African continent, the norm when it comes to tipping taxi drivers is to round up the final fare, or tell the driver to keep the change. In countries more accustomed to mass […]
The Shift towards Meaningful Travel is a Reflection of Travellers’ Growing Awareness of their Impact
The Chobe River region, on the border of Nambia and Botswana, is a destination where South African travellers can enjoy a collection of experiences that embody this new approach or responsible travel. The Chobe Princess houseboats offer a rare opportunity to observe wildlife from the water, allowing animals to approach on their own terms and […]
Tips to Help You Capture your Next Safari
Nature photography requires you to be very conscious of natural lighting and the impact it can have on your shot. When capturing images just after sunrise or before the sun sets, that period is known as ‘golden hour’. During that time, the natural lighting provides a soft and hazy quality due to evenly diffused sunlight. […]
