How Lagos Fashion Week Is Breathing Life Into The Global Garment Industry
Lagos, Nigeria is the heartbeat of the exciting moments taking place on the continent in regard to emerging and established designs....
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Nov 25 min read
Africans at the Cutting Edge of Interior Design
This Amechi Mandi throw blanket is inspired by the historic Asafo flags of Ghana, using an applique method of layering designs. Photo:...
Oct 315 min read
How Accra Became One of Africa’s Most Vibrant Art Destinations
How Accra Became One of Africa’s Most Vibrant Art Destinations By Kofi Dotse Interest in Ghana’s cultural scene has steadily grown over...
Oct 312 min read
Bubu Ogisi: The Art of Storytelling Through Fashion
By Sindeka Mandoyi Bubu Ogisi, designer and creative director, Image: Supplied Bubu Ogisi is the creative force behind IAMISIGO,...
Oct 224 min read
5 Festivals Where You Can Experience Zambian Culture
As Zambia’s safari operators increasingly delve into cultural tourism, both travellers and the country’s many Indigenous communities are...
Oct 144 min read
Meet Oluwole Omofemi and Bayo Akande, the Founders Creating a New Art Community
Oluwole Omofemi and Bayo Akande, are behind Piece Unique, an artist agency that guides and future-proofs emerging artists’ careers By...
Oct 311 min read
Lagos Is Africa's Most Vibrant City Right Now — Here's How to Visit
The Nigerian city is a powerhouse of art, culture, and fashion. Nigerian musician Obongjayar performs at Art X Lagos. Photo: Ike Edeani...
Sep 296 min read
17 African Designers to Know in 2024
By Jada Jackson Fueled by trending commodities like musical genres such as Afrobeats and Amapiano and stars like Tyla, Ayra Starr,...
Sep 283 min read
These African Safari Lodges Offer High-end Cuisine With a Focus on Local Ingredients
Safari lodges are swapping staid Continental menus for fresh recipes that spotlight Indigenous ingredients. By Mary Holland Klein Jan, at...
Sep 254 min read
The Story of the African Diaspora, Told Through Its Fashions
By examining the work of designers of African descent, a new exhibition in Manhattan finds common threads and, more interestingly,...
Sep 194 min read
Lupita Nyong’o Wants to Show You Africa As She Knows It
The actress’s next venture is a podcast featuring stories that showcase the richness of African life. By Tariro Mzezewa Throughout her...
Sep 154 min read
How Amy Sall is Highlighting the Beauty of African Cinema
Amy Sall is highlighting the cultural impact of African filmmakers with ‘The African Gaze: Photography, Cinema and Power’ Med Hondo on...
Sep 134 min read
At Africa’s Guggenheim Museum: 120 tribes and 1,500 artists exhibit the heritage of a continent in Arusha
The Cultural Heritage Center in Arusha — a city that’s the tourist epicenter of Tanzania — hosts one of the largest art exhibitions on...
Aug 116 min read
The Nigerian Women Turning Crocheting Into Glamorous Businesses
Kolade Mayowa Bolade and Ore Akinde blend creativity with ambition to transform the once-overlooked craft of crochet into global...
Aug 56 min read
These Black Female Painters Use Fashion to Celebrate Heritage, Pride, and Power
From vintage kimonos to head-to-toe Bottega Veneta: how clothes play a crucial part in the work of Zandile Tshabalala, Danielle Mckinney,...
Jul 16 min read
Telling African Stories Through African Spaces, Bheki Dube is Revolutionising Inner-City African Hospitality
Bheki Dube's love for travel, stories, art and people has been infused into a hybrid hotel chain named ‘Curiocity’. By Phendu Kuta...
Jun 223 min read
Where to Shop, Eat, and Stay in Sierra Leone's Capital, According to the City's Top Fashion Designer
The under-the-radar capital of Sierra Leone has lively beaches, thought-provoking art, and great shopping. Fashion designer MaryAnn Kai...
Jun 174 min read
Hunting the 'Big Five' on South Africa's Walls
By Hamilton Wende “Today we’re going to look for the ‘Big Five!’” South African guide Eelco Meyjes announces from the front of his safari...
Jun 172 min read
Top 3 Foodie Festivals You Need to Visit in South Africa
From the harmonious sizzles of a braai to the tantalising aromas permeating the air, a food festival in South Africa is a sensory...
Jun 134 min read
Exploring South Africa’s Vibrant Art Scene: Must-visit Galleries
South Africa is a country rich in diverse cultures and a thriving arts scene. From contemporary exhibitions to traditional masterpieces,...
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