Angélique Kidjo Becomes First Black African on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first Black African artist to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining the class of 2026 alongside stars like Miley Cyrus, Demi Moore, and Shaquille O’Neal. The 64-year-old Beninese singer, celebrated globally for her genre-defying sound blending West African rhythms with jazz, funk, and R&B, […]
Davido, Rema, Aya & Co. Bring Afro Style Flair to Paris Fashion Week
African talent dazzled at Paris Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2026, with designers and celebrities alike showcasing the continent’s bold creative pulse. Cameroonian-French Canadian designer Emeric Tchatchoua debuted a new collection, a Sahara-inspired lineup in earthy tones, from his 3.Paradis fashion label. French-Senegalese designer Daquisiline Gomis wowed with West African tailoring and Jamaican crochet in his “A Silent […]
Beyond Borders: How African Flavors Shaped Global Cuisine
From gumbo in the American South to couscous in Parisian cafés, African culinary traditions have quietly influenced plates around the world. Through migration, trade, and the transatlantic slave trade, flavors from West Africa, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa traveled far and evolved — often uncredited. For instance, American jambalaya has ties to Senegal’s jollof […]
African Modernism: A Forgotten Legacy Finds New Life
African Modernism emerged in the mid-20th century as a bold architectural movement symbolizing post-independence identity across the continent. Melding modernist principles with local traditions, it reflected the ambitions of leaders like Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah and Senegal’s Léopold Senghor to break from colonial pasts. Architects, both African and international, crafted designs that embraced climate, materials, and cultural […]
Buried in Style: Inside Ghana’s Wildly Artistic and Secretive Funerals
Ghana’s elaborate funerals blend tradition, performance, and art—and Swiss anthropologist Regula Tschumi has spent over two decades capturing their vibrant essence. Her new photo book, Buried in Style, showcases dazzling figurative coffins and rare rituals among several Ghanaian communities, particularly the Ga people. From lion-shaped coffins to dramatic “laying out” ceremonies where the deceased are […]
From Lagos to Jo’burg: How Detty December Went Continental
What began as a lively end-of-year celebration in Nigeria has blossomed into a continental cultural and economic phenomenon. “Detty December,” a season of music, festivals, reunions, and revelry that occurs in the final month of the year, now fuels booming creative economies in countries like Ghana and South Africa. With events like Flytime Fest, AfroFuture, and Spotify-curated […]
Nairobi to Host First Pan-African Architecture Biennale
In 2026, Nairobi will host the first-ever Pan-African Biennale of Architecture—a bold new platform for African architects to reclaim their narrative. Curated by Somali-Italian architect Omar Degan, the event will unite creatives from all 54 African nations to spotlight African resilience, creativity, and identity on African terms. Rejecting Western models, Degan envisions a sensorial and inclusive […]
Ghana Welcomes 1.28 Million Visitors as Tourism Satisfaction Soars
Ghana welcomed over 1.28 million international visitors in 2024. Business travel topped the list at 24.3%, followed closely by holidays and family visits. Kotoka International Airport handled the most visitors—over 1.13 million—while key land borders like Aflao and Elubo saw steady regional traffic. The US, Nigeria, and the UK led as top source countries, highlighting Ghana’s […]
How Moroccan Women Are Reviving Traditional Rug Weaving
In the Moroccan town of Taznakht, women are preserving centuries-old rug-weaving traditions through all-female cooperatives like Aguiness. These artisans craft the iconic Ouaouzguit rug entirely by hand—from shearing local sheep to dyeing wool with natural ingredients like saffron and indigo. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, each rug is rich in symbolism, with geometric patterns representing themes like fertility, […]
Marrakesh’s Museum Marvels: From Scents to Couture
Marrakesh’s museum scene is thriving once again, after the September 2023 earthquake caused the temporary closure of the city’s museums. While there are numerous museums in the city, these four standout destinations offer immersive cultural deep-dives. The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) dazzles with bold works from across the continent, celebrating Africa’s modern […]
