VASE Ghana Estates: Invest, Tour, and Reconnect with Ghana
Vincencia Adusei, founder of VASE Ghana Estates, is helping Ghana’s diaspora build wealth and deepen cultural roots through real estate and immersive travel. Her flagship project, Dichemso Vista—a 60-unit luxury condo complex near Kumasi’s new airport—offers secure investment opportunities for those abroad. Diaspora Ghanaians who make a purchase will not only grow their portfolio but also contribute […]
10 African Albums That Could Have Won the Grammys’ New ‘Best Cover’
The Recording Academy recently announced that, starting with the 68th Grammy Awards, there will be a “Best Album Cover” category. But what if this category had always existed? Fela Kuti’s politically charged “Original Suffer Head” could have clinched the prize, as could have Lady Donli’s “Enjoy Your Life.” Likewise, rapper A-Reece’s “Today’s Tragedy, Tomorrow’s Memory,” The Cavemen’s […]
Inside Moro: Marrakech’s Stylish Hideaway Where Design Meets Slow Living
Tucked beside Marrakech’s iconic Jardin Majorelle, Moro is a design lover’s dream—equal parts boutique, café, and hotel. Founded in 2020 by creative duo Mohcyn Bousfiha and Mouad Mohsine, Moro blends artisanal charm with modern Moroccan style. Visitors are drawn to hand-crocheted sun hats, silk kimonos, vintage fabrics—and ceramics glazed by Bousfiha himself. The boutique also offers […]
What’s for Breakfast? A Tasty Tour of Morning Meals Across Africa
Breakfast across Africa is a journey through culture, history, and bold flavors. From Nigeria’s crispy akara and pap to Ethiopia’s fiery firfir, mornings on the continent are rich with spice and soul. For many South Africans, breakfast often means mealie pap or Ouma rusks dunked in rooibos tea, while Egyptians dip into hearty bowls of ful […]
RwandAir Tops 2025 Ranking of Africa’s Best Regional Airlines
At the 2025 World Airline Awards, RwandAir picked up the title of Best Regional Airline in Africa for its exceptional service, safety, and reliability across East, Central, and Southern Africa. Royal Air Maroc and Airlink followed closely in second and third. The awards, based on millions of passenger votes, also recognized Ethiopian Airlines as the continent’s overall […]
The South African Brand Turning Waste into Home Treasures
What began as a hobby for Morongwe Mokone—crafting origami for fun—has evolved into Mo’s Crib, a globally recognized sustainable décor brand. Co-founded with her sister, Michelle, the company transforms recycled and non-invasive materials into beautiful, functional home items such as baskets, rugs, and planters, aiming to counter the throwaway culture of “fast furniture.” The venture, inspired […]
Mauritania’s Women Demonstrate Practical Zero-Waste Strategies
In Aleg, Mauritania, a women’s cooperative is redefining sustainability by transforming desert dates into eco-friendly soap, while ensuring nothing goes to waste. These women extract seeds by hand, a laborious process yielding just 25–30 kg monthly. The seeds are then cold-pressed into oil in Nouakchott and turned into all-natural soap. Even the shells are repurposed as fertilizer […]
How Yoga in a Zimbabwe Tavern Is Healing Minds
In the heart of Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, yoga is offering an unexpected path to healing. Every weekend, instructor Actions Winya leads free yoga sessions in a local beer tavern for residents grappling with stress, poverty, and trauma. In a country where therapy is scarce, the practice provides mental relief for those who would normally have no access […]
Netherlands Repatriates 119 Stolen Sculptures to Nigeria
In a major step toward historical justice, the Netherlands has returned 119 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria—more than a century after British forces plundered them during the 1897 invasion of the Benin Kingdom. These intricate metal and ivory artefacts, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries, are deeply symbolic of the cultural soul of the Edo […]
Ghanaian Artist Rekindles Forgotten Histories Through Sculpture
Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo harnesses the power of sculpture to honor the victims of slavery and foster restorative justice. At his Nkyinkyim Museum, thousands of life-sized and miniature heads emerge from the earth, forming a deeply emotional tribute to Africans lost during the transatlantic slave trade. Akoto-Bamfo’s installations, rooted in Akan funerary traditions, evoke the pain, memory, […]
