A New Wave of Creatives Is Transforming Dakar, Senegal’s Capital City
From artist Papi Wata to designer Aboubakarim Ndaw, a cohort of makers and visionaries are writing the city’s next chapter. by Jakiya...
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Apr 21, 20222 min read
10 Times African Influencer Spirited Pursuit Made Us Fall In Love With Senegal
African influencer Spirited Pursuit or Lee Litumbe and her fashionable, West-African chic vibes, has made us fall in love with countries...
Apr 12, 20228 min read
My 9 Favorite Restaurants To Experience In Africa
Africa is experiencing somewhat of a culinary renaissance, with traditional and contemporary flavors combining in a delicious fusion....
Mar 20, 20222 min read
How To Spend A Perfect Sunday on Gorée Island, Senegal
Île de Gorée or Gorée island has been an island destination known for its heart, its slowness and its history. Many of your faves have...
Jan 13, 20226 min read
Tented love: how Senegal created a spectacular new African architecture
After independence in 1960, the country cast off western influences and forged a new African style full of triangular forms,...
Jan 10, 20225 min read
Painting a bigger picture: Senegal’s pioneering ‘first lady’ of graffiti
Artist, poet and singer, Dieynaba Sidibé, AKA Zeinixx, has made her way to the top of the country’s male-dominated hip-hop scene and...
Dec 15, 20213 min read
Five exciting African museums to add to your travel wish list
There are few better ways to learn about a country’s history, its people and their cultures than by visiting a museum. By Beth Daley...
May 4, 202010 min read
8 Museums in Africa That Every Black Traveler Should Absolutely Visit
For those looking to infuse their trip to Africa with a bit more culture than your average vacation, here are eight fine examples of...
Mar 27, 20183 min read
These Colorful Photographs Provide a Stunning Portrait of Daily Life in Sub-Saharan Africa
Photographer Jessica Antola’s first monograph is a compelling look at everyday living in seven African countries. By Maggie Fuller...
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