How Music, Fashion, Language, Street Style, and Food Redefine Identity Across Africa’s Cities By Passport to Africa Across Africa’s cities, culture is not curated; it is experienced . It  flows through sound systems, sidewalks, slang, silhouettes, and shared meals. From dawn markets to late-night street corners, urban Africans continuously remix tradition and innovation, crafting identities that are distinctly local yet increasingly global. Music, fashion, language, and food

Festivals That Command the Streets and Redefine Urban Life By Passport to Africa Throughout Africa, festivals are central to city life, not peripheral. Traffic yields. Commerce adapts. Public space is reclaimed. For a defined moment in time, the city reorganizes itself around belief, memory, creativity, or collective joy. These are not merely events organized by cities; rather, they are times when cities respond to culture. Sacred Cities: When Faith Takes Over Public Space

Photo: Dakar Fashion Week By P2A Staff Africa’s travel story is being rewritten, not by institutions or outsiders, but by individuals deeply rooted in place. Founders, curators, designers, hoteliers, and cultural connectors are shaping experiences that feel personal, intentional, and proudly African. These individuals share a common philosophy that Africa does not need interpretation.  It  needs access. They are designing experiences that prioritize dignity, authorship, and d

This year’s edition of Design Week Lagos features sustainable craftsmanship, modern innovation, and narrative-led design. The 2025 Design Week Lagos is a vibrant blend of collaborative spirit and artisanal showmanship. Photo: DWL 202 By Nelson C.J. On a balmy Wednesday evening, a horde of guests piles into the bare-walled halls of Nahous, in upscale Victoria Island, Lagos. It’s the official party for Design Week Lagos, a week-long event celebrating African design and innovati

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With its strategic location, multi-lingual culture, and welcoming atmosphere, the red city is the perfect melting pot for contemporary African artists and those who appreciate their craft. It was always Touria El Glaoui’s goal to bring 1-54 to the African continent. Photo : Casey Kelbaugh. B y Amuna Wagner It has been seven years since 1-54 founder Touria El Glaoui last caught up with OkayAfrica . In 2018, she introduced the first and only fair dedicated to contemporary

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