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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 25, 20244 min read


Mounir Sakho On Lumère And Capturing The Spirit Of His West African Lineage
The self-taught designer is fostering space to highlight his heritage and his non-technical background proving his unique capabilities...
Sep 24, 20244 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 19, 20244 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 15, 20244 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...
Sep 13, 20244 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 11, 20246 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,...
Aug 5, 20246 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...
Jul 1, 20246 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 22, 20243 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 17, 20244 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 17, 20242 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,...
Jun 13, 20244 min read


Kigali, Rwanda, Is One of East Africa's Most Stylish Cities — Here's Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop, According to a Local
Kigali, Rwanda, Is One of East Africa's Most Stylish Cities — Here's Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop, According to a Local Pierra...
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Against the Backdrop of Rising Anti-LGBTQ Sentiment, these Nigerian Fashion Labels Feel Forced to Show in Private
Aso Nigeria are just one of the labels who have chosen to show its collections via private fashion shows due to an increasing anti LGBTQ...
Jun 12, 20245 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...
Jun 6, 20246 min read


As African Pop Crests Again, Women are Leading the Second Wave
New albums by Ayra Starr, Tems and Tyla mark a turning point for the continent's global voice Ayra Starr's second album, The Year I...
Jun 5, 202410 min read


This Museum in Cape Town Carves Creativity From Old Silos
The Museum of Contemporary African Art from Heatherwick Studio takes to a former grain warehouse Photo: Courtesy Of Iwan Baan By Maria...
Jun 5, 20243 min read


This Chef in Rwanda Wants to Create a Revolution in African Cuisine
"Our first mission is to promote the amazing ingredients and cuisines within Africa." By Matt Ozug, Juana Summers, Tinbete Ermyas KIGALI,...
Jun 2, 20244 min read


These camouflage portraits celebrate African beauty and culture
The photos in Thandiwe Muriu’s “Camo” book are optical illusions, a beautiful blend of models and backdrops. But there’s a greater...
May 24, 20245 min read


Esther Mahlangu: How the Famous South African Artist Keeps her Ndebele Culture Alive
Now 88, the South African visual artist is best known for her colourful large-scale murals in the traditional patterns and colours of the...
Apr 20, 20244 min read
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