Now Is The Time To Invest In Angola
Angola’s economy is on the rise and the country is showing marked signs of improvement in the economy. President João Lourenço started his second term in office in August 2022 and he has vowed to continue to build on his previous efforts of improving the country’s economy. His work in this area started in 2017 […]
The Best African Films of 2022
Despite ongoing hurdles, the African film industry produced a bumper crop of exceptional works in 2022. As varied as the continent itself, themes ranged from issues of self-discovery to politics to parenting to true crime. Taking its title seriously, Among Us Women, directed by the duo of Sarah Noa Bozenhardt and Daniel Abate Tilahun, sensitively observes a […]
2022 Was the Year of Asake
There’s nothing sweeter than seeing years of hard work pay off, and 2022 was that break-out year for performing artist, Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake. Originally a dancer, he began his movement into music in 2015 as a way of giving his work an extra edge, and it proved to be just the ticket. Eventually, in […]
Lagos Space Programme is Reconnecting African Fashion to Yoruba Traditions
Adeju Thompson, the creative dynamo behind Lagos Space Programme, is on a mission to decolonize Africa through fashion. Cognizant of design’s ability to influence thought and disrupt prejudices, he uses it to create a future that celebrates the more liberal attitudes that were inherent in ancient African traditions. Handspun and ever-so-slightly subversive, Thompson’s approach can […]
Why Are So Many African Art Fairs Dominated by Non-African Dealers?
While the global surge in interest in African contemporary art has certainly been a game changer for many African artists, the same hasn’t necessarily held true for African gallerists. Although their prospects may also improve from the increased attention, the reality remains that the majority of international sales of African works are conducted by non-African […]
The Tajín of West Africa? Dallas Spice Company Wants African Food to be the Next Movement
Abena Foli has a long history of spice-making, which she began as a child in Ghana. It wasn’t until later in life and an ocean away that she turned this early passion into a career. As a gift for a Texas holiday party, she created a spice mix, which was so well-received that she saw […]
For Ultra Privacy, Peace and Discreet Luxury Deep in the Atlas Mountains
Much like the Moroccan strain of Arabic, Olinto’s design and ethos is a minestrone of cultural influences – courtesy of its owner Prince Fabrizio Raspuli di Poggio Suasa, a Franco-Italian furniture collector with a deep affinity for the country. Having sold Marrakech legend La Maison Arabe, Raspuli took his collector’s eye and unparalleled taste to […]
The Best Beaches in Mauritius to Reset and Unwind
While Mauritius is a multifaceted and culturally diverse African island with lots to explore, it’s not hard to see why its beaches – picture-perfect stretches of fine white sand and retina-pulling turquoise waters – are a big draw. They each have their own atmosphere: charming jumping-off points for surfing or dolphin-watching, beaches with an off-the-grid […]
Travelling to Nigeria Just Got Easier
The Nigerian Government has approved the immediate relaxation of the Covid-19 safety measures and travel advisory, including the suspension of all pre-departure, pre-boarding, and post-arrival PCR test requirements. According to a statement by the secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Covid-19 (PSC), Boss Mustapha, Nigerian President […]
Road Trip Ideas Around South Africa
Scott Ramsay spent three years visiting South Africa’s wild places between 2011 and 2013. On his journey, which was supported by South African National Parks, he visited more than 50 protected areas in South Africa, including all 19 national parks. A regular contributor to our print magazine, Scott has carved a life out of documenting […]
