How a Nairobi editor is scaling African speculative fiction
Olivia Kidula had a simple but radical idea: African writers of speculative fiction deserved to be paid—and to be weird, expansive, and futuristic on their own terms. Since founding Will This Be A Problem? in Nairobi in 2014, Kidula has quietly built one of Africa’s most exciting literary platforms, publishing horror, fantasy, and science fiction […]
African designers step onto the global fashion stage
African fashion designers are increasingly capturing global attention, blending contemporary style with rich cultural storytelling. Designers like Thebe Magugu, winner of the 2019 LVMH Prize, are leading a new wave of brands determined to take African fashion beyond the continent. Backed by growing international interest and support from celebrities like Beyoncé and Naomi Campbell, the […]
South Africa shines on TIME’s global travel list
South Africa is officially on the world’s luxury travel map—twice over. TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list features both Masiya’s Camp at Royal Malewane in Kruger National Park and the Park Hyatt Johannesburg, cementing the country’s status as a premier destination for global travelers. Masiya’s Camp delivers the ultimate Big Five safari experience against […]
Maria Bradford puts Sierra Leonean cuisine on Britain’s map
Sevenoaks has a new culinary star, Maria Bradford, and she’s redefining West African flavors one plate at a time. Her Sierra Leonean restaurant Shwen Shwen, tucked behind a courtyard in Sevenoaks, Kent, has just been named Opening of the Year by the Michelin Guide, while Bradford herself earned the UK’s Best New Chef award. But […]
