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In the Ghanaian fishing town of Apam, a single ancient tree carries centuries of unwritten history. Known as Santseo, it was reportedly planted in the 13th century by Nana Asumbia, a royal and spiritual leader who guided her people westward from the Akwamu Kingdom, using tree saplings as signs of ....
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Once seen as music for older generations, Mbuso Khoza’s sound is now drawing a younger audience eager to reconnect with their roots. His performances, rooted in isiZulu chants and ancestral traditions, create a powerful space where music becomes a bridge to identity, memory, and spirituality. This growing appeal reflects a broader cultural shift, as young […]
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Tunis is a Mediterranean gem currently undergoing a vibrant, real-time transformation. In this North African capital, 2,000-year-old Roman ruins coexist with a raw creative scene where cobalt-doored concept stores and artist collectives breathe new life into historic districts. Concept stores occupy clifftop suburbs, Tunisian-Japanese cafes serve miso-braised vegetables alongside house-fermented harissa, and gallery openings spill […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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In South Africa, the traditional high school dance has evolved into a spectacular “mini Met Gala” known as the matric ball. From Bridgerton-worthy gowns and classic car entrances to horse-drawn carriages, these events are larger-than-life productions. Photographer Alice Mann spent five years documenting the events in her new book, The Night is Young, capturing moments […]
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In Cairo, the holy month of Ramadan doesn’t quiet the music—it amplifies it. Rooted in the Sufi belief that sound can bring humans closer to the divine, the city’s sonic landscape swells with everything from traditional madeh processions (to celebrate the Prophet Muhammad) to spontaneous rooftop performances. This year, events like Hader Farghaly’s Gharam brought […]
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