An Insider's Guide to Discovering Dakar, Senegal, as a Solo Black Woman
From the tasties places to eat to the chicest spots to lay your head, Vivienne Dovi sets out to explore all that Senegal's capital,...
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Jun 66 min read
Here's How A Fashion Editor Spent A Week In Senegal
Shelcy Joseph details her weeklong adventure in the “Land of Teraanga.” By Shelcy Joseph Visiting West Africa felt like a special...
Feb 213 min read
Seeing Photography as an African Art Form
Giulia Paoletti surveys the development of Senegalese photography along with more than a century of shattering historic events. By Sarah...
Jun 11, 20233 min read
6 Must-try Experiences in Senegal
Whether it was the bustling city of Dakar or its remote villages, Senegal offers a plethora of exhilarating activities. by Tsoku Maela...
Mar 15, 20234 min read
Discover Dakar: from African Art to Rooftop Hangouts and Hidden Culinary Gems
In Dakar, colonial style meets modernity, and a new city is emerging. Wallpaper* contributor Emeline Nsingi Nkosi takes us on a tour of...
Jan 19, 20235 min read
Dakar is reclaiming its place as the cultural capital of Africa
Flush with success from investing in sports and the arts, Senegal’s cultural capital seems to know no bounds. by bird story agency On...
Jun 20, 20223 min read
Travel Content Creator Dev Walker Shares Her Favorite Places To Visit
Dakar’s reputation as a regional fashion hub has persuaded brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo Boss to expand to the capital of the West...
Jun 12, 20222 min read
Fast Track to a Modern Senegal
Renowned Senegalese architect Fatiya Diene Mazza, who is founder of the firm ID+EA, has been instrumental in refreshing the...
May 21, 20229 min read
Why Senegal Is on Global Fashion’s Radar
Dakar’s reputation as a regional fashion hub has persuaded brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo Boss to expand to the capital of the West...
May 9, 20228 min read
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...
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...
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...
Oct 20, 20217 min read
Top 20 Most Popular Senegalese Foods & Dishes
Senegal is a country located in East Africa with a population of 17 million. It is a country rich in art and culture but also, and above...
Sep 15, 20213 min read
From A Hotel Housekeeper In The US To Owning A Luxury Hotel In Dakar, Senegal
In 2017, Senegalese entrepreneur Souadou Niang opened Palms Luxury Boutique Hotel in Dakar, Senegal. However, behind this amazing...
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