How Southern Africa’s safari lodges are redefining luxury
Southern Africa’s safari industry is undergoing a quiet revolution, with luxury lodges increasingly placing conservation at the center of the travel experience rather than as a backdrop. From the Cape Vulture Nature Reserve in the Northern Drakensberg—home to over 700 breeding pairs of one of Africa’s most endangered birds—to KwaZulu-Natal’s Thonga Beach Lodge, where ancient […]
Malaria shaped where early humans settled in Africa
A new study suggests malaria played a major role in shaping where prehistoric humans settled across sub-Saharan Africa, challenging long-held beliefs that migration patterns were driven mainly by agriculture and climate. Published in Science Advances, the research found that early humans avoided malaria-prone regions more than 70,000 years ago—long before farming spread across the continent […]
Orphaned Baby Hippo Under Care Of Keepers At Kenya Sanctuary After Rescue
By Basillioh Rukanga A baby hippo found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake in Kenya over the weekend is now being hand-reared at a wildlife sanctuary after being rescued. The calf, which has been named Bumpy, was “just days old” when it became orphaned, according to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a charity whose keepers […]
Ghanaian Artist Dott Launches Global Campaign With World’s Largest Handbag
Made from Textile Waste, this ambitious artifact serves as a powerful cultural response to the global crisis of textile pollution In a landmark Earth Day announcement, Ghanaian artist, cultural producer, and sustainability advocate Emmanuel “DoTT” Kunfaa has officially announced the creation of what is set to become the world’s largest handbag made entirely from textile […]
An African Barista On An Extraordinary Journey
When Starbucks launched its first store on African soil ten years ago, Kabelo Jori was just beginning his own journey behind the bar. This month, those two stories meet. Rwanda is not a random stop on the coffee map. Starbucks has been buying here since 2004, a decade after the 1994 genocide. Coffee became one […]
Lagos rave scene battles commercialization
Lagos’ underground rave scene, once a refuge built on inclusivity, is undergoing rapid transformation as mainstream attention and commercial interest grow. Originally rooted in countercultural values of peace, love, unity, and respect, raves offered safe spaces for marginalized groups, including LGBTQ attendees, to express themselves freely. However, rising popularity, larger crowds, and brand sponsorships have […]
Namibia’s Skeleton Coast reveals natural wonders
A journey along Namibia’s Skeleton Coast reveals a landscape defined by silence, shifting dunes, and stark natural beauty. Shaped by powerful Atlantic winds and the Benguela Current, towering sand formations, some reaching 300 feet, dominate the terrain. While the coast is famed for shipwrecks, time and erosion have erased most visible remains, leaving behind scattered […]
South African Merlot wins top honors in London
A 2022 Merlot from Steenberg Vineyards has been named “Merlot of the Year” at the International London Wine Competition, highlighting South Africa’s growing influence in the global wine market. The contest was judged blind by industry professionals who evaluated taste, value, and shelf appeal in much the same way as consumers would. The award-winning wine, […]
Veiled Visionaries founder drives inclusive fashion across Africa
Machiami Kamara is building Veiled Visionaries to increase visibility for Black Muslim women and connect brands to underserved communities. Founded in 2023, the platform has already partnered with global beauty brands and is funded largely through sponsorships and personal investment. Kamara, who has Ivorian roots and was raised in New York, aims to expand the […]
Inside Lagos’s Lekki Arts and Crafts Market
Tucked along a pothole-riddled street in Lagos’s Lekki Peninsula, Lekki Arts and Crafts Market offers something genuinely rare in Nigeria’s commercial capital: calm. With over 400 stalls selling everything from hand-woven aso-oke textiles and leather goods to gemstones, woodcarvings, and vintage albums, the market is as much a cultural experience as a shopping destination. What […]
