African Cinema Takes to Global Stage with Diverse Storytelling
African film is currently enjoying a period of great expansion. With the world seeking new content and different perspectives, and the Internet lowering some of the traditional barriers to entry, it has created new opportunities for African storytellers. RFI
At Home with a Continent’s Cultural Heritage
A new book by Nasozi Kakembo offers a primer for using traditional African motifs in contemporary design. Called ‘The African Decor Edit: Collecting and Decorating with Heritage Objects,’ the book showcases African artisans and provides glimpses into interiors that have successfully embraced African design motifs. MARYLAND TODAY
Chef Alexander Smalls’ New Cookbook Celebrates African Cuisine’s Global Influence and Rich Heritage
A new book by Chef Alexander Smalls, ‘The Contemporary African Kitchen’ highlights the incredible diversity of African cuisine. Broken into regional sections, the book profiles traditional cooking methods as well as the innovators who are creating exciting variations on the classics. VOA
Morocco Sets the Scene for Gladiator
Morocco stood in for the Roman-held North African kingdom of Numidia – mostly present-day Algeria – as the army of General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal) captures Lucuis after a great battle. CN TRAVELER
A Sudanese Sunset Captured on Phone Wins Accolades
On assignment in South Sudan, Croatian photographer Jurica Galić knew that the South Sudanese Mundari people set fire to dried cow dung before sunset to repel mosquitoes. He used a natural framing device for this award-winning image. “My goal was to capture the relationship between man and nature, and while staying in the camp I […]
Rwanda Serves Up the Best of the Continent in One Bite-sized Adventure
A nation blessed with stunning natural attractions, a journey in the “Land of a Thousand Hills” leads you through its fertile undulating landscapes of verdant jungle-clad volcanoes, pristine montane forests and emerald tea plantations. But it’s the opportunity to hang out with mountain gorillas that’s of course Rwanda’s main lure; legitimately one of the most […]
Strike a Pose against the Photogenic Skyline of Nairobi’s CBD
Dozens of young snappers have seized on a government decision in 2022 to lift restrictions on photography in the central business district and promote the creative economy. Police officers are now keeping an eye out for would-be equipment thieves — and no longer moving photographers on. The colourful streets are also teeming with teenage TikTokers, […]
A Trans-seasonal Collection Explores Ghanaian Workmanship and Afro-minimalism
Contemporary, minimalist and authentic: Travis Obeng-Casper, a fashion designer from Ghana, is redefining the country’s traditional kente fabrics. He is the Creative Director of AJABENG, a contemporary Ghanaian unisex brand which he founded in 2018 while still in fashion school. DW
Driving Growth: What Africa Needs to Expand Its Electric Vehicle Sector
In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and even death. Vehicle emissions also contribute to global warming. Electric vehicles could help solve these problems but they’ve been slow to take off in the region. Its biggest economy, South Africa, had only about 1,000 […]
