Stillness and Stone: Exploring South Africa’s Fynbos Residence
Studio JVW’s Fynbos Residence near Pearly Beach is a stunning coastal retreat seamlessly woven into South Africa’s dune and indigenous fynbos landscape. Crafted to mirror the stillness and elemental beauty of its surroundings, the home uses raw stone, textured wood, and muted tones to echo nature’s palette. Its sculptural, low-lying forms capture sweeping ocean views while […]
From Nairobi to Roland Garros: Africa’s Tennis Future Starts Here
Angella Okutoyi, Kenya’s tennis trailblazer, is setting her sights on becoming a professional tennis player after a groundbreaking junior career, including a Wimbledon doubles title and historic runs at Roland Garros. Now competing in college tennis at Auburn University, she juggles academic commitments with dreams of going pro, highlighting the systemic challenges African players face from limited […]
Five Pavilions Reimagine Soil as the Future of Architecture
At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, five standout national pavilions are redefining soil as more than just earth—it’s a material of the future. Embracing the theme “Intelligens Natural Artificial Collective,” countries like Turkey, Australia, Morocco, Mexico, and the Philippines explore the soil’s potential in sustainable architecture and cultural storytelling. Turkey chose to interpret soil as an […]
Sustainability Steals the Spotlight at Morocco’s Premier Style Showcase
Sustainability took center stage at the 10th edition of the Morocco Fashion Style & Tex show in Casablanca. With over 400 companies from 16 countries, the exhibition dazzled with everything from elegant eveningwear to cozy knits. Yet, it’s the eco-conscious innovation that truly stole the spotlight. From Turkish firm Fill A More’s 100% recycled yarns to Egypt’s […]
Burkina Faso Honors Sankara with New Mausoleum and Memorial Park
Burkina Faso has unveiled a powerful new mausoleum honoring revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara and twelve of his aides, all assassinated in 1987. Designed by Kéré Architecture, the structure features thirteen tombs arranged to follow the sun’s path. Each of the structures is lit hourly by an individual skylight in a symbolic gesture of remembrance and loss. Built […]
RMB Latitudes 2025: Where Africa’s Art World Comes Together
From 23–25 May, the RMB Latitudes Art Fair returned to Shepstone Gardens for its third edition, spotlighting over 300 artists and 50 galleries under the theme “CO-PRODUCTION.” This year’s fair celebrates collaboration within the African art world, featuring major galleries and independent creators alike. Highlights include INDEX, a powerful showcase curated by Bonolo Kavula, which sought to […]
Lagos Style: Where Tradition Meets Trend on the Global Runway
Lagos fashion is reshaping global style narratives by blending international trends with deeply rooted local elements. Designers like Ejiro Amos Tafiri and Mai Atafo are transforming the city into a global fashion hub, reflecting its cosmopolitan energy. A recent study reveals how women’s fashion in Lagos pairs indigenous fabrics like Aso Oke and Ankara with Western silhouettes […]
Nigeria Launches First-Ever Global Film Market at AFRIFF 2025
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has announced the launch of the AFRIFF Film and Content Market (AFCM), a global marketplace for film, TV, and digital content set to debut at the 2025 edition of the festival in Lagos. Unveiled in Cannes, AFCM aims to unite creators, investors, and distributors worldwide. Former European Film Market director […]
What are the Five Popular Means of Road Transport Among Malawians?
Malawians primarily travel by road, with 70% of freight and 99% of passengers transported via this route. However, this leads to frequent traffic jams, necessitating the expansion of the country’s road network. Malawians use a combination of five vehicles for their transportation. One of these is the tuk-tuk, used for short commutes across town as well […]
Aisha Can’t Fly Away: Morad Mostafa’s Bold Reimagining of Egyptian Cinema
Egyptian filmmaker Morad Mostafa’s debut feature, Aisha Can’t Fly Away, premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes—the first Egyptian film in the category since 2016. Inspired by a haunting encounter with a distressed African girl on a Cairo microbus, the film follows Aisha, a 26-year-old Sudanese caregiver navigating tension, exploitation, and identity in Ain Shams, […]
