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Figure Of Speech! Virgil Abloh’s Journey As A Designer Penned In A Book In Partnership With Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

Ghanaian-American fashion designer Virgil Abloh has been in the creative field designing different stuff in clothing and as well as pieces of furniture. A new book titled 'Figure Of Speech' is set to be published by Virgil Abloh and Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago which captures the works of the designer...

Africa Now Festival: Yvonne Orji And Luvvie Ajayi Heat-Up Apollo Theatre In A Brilliant Talk About Life & The Popular Podcast ‘Jesus & Jollof’

These female Nigerian entertainers proved that the Apollo Theatre isn't only sold out during music concert but, Africans can do it with an exciting and educative live talk show. Best-selling author of the book I'm Judging You, Luvvie Ajayi teamed up with Insecure actress, Yvonne Orji for Africa Now Festival event...

WINTER IS HERE! … Beauty tips inspired by Game Of Thrones

As the southern regions of Africa prepare for the coming winter, the rest of the world is already celebrating the arrival of a different winter. That is, the fictional one in the widely loved television series, Game Of Thrones. Today marks the beginning of the final season of the...

Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition Of The Legacy Of The ‘Father Of South Africa’

You can't write the history of South Africa without Nelson Mandela, the greatest human right activist, politician and leader in the country's good books. His works continue to be celebrated several years on, charity concerts are being organized in his name annually. In a series of tour capturing and bringing...

Legendary South African Trumpeter Hugh Masekela Celebrated By Google

Google is dedicating the day to South African jazz icon, Hugh Masekela to mark his 80th birthday. Known as the father of Jazz in the country, he died on January 23, 2018. The tech giant is celebrating him with a special colourful doodle of him with his trumpet, wearing traditional print. Enjoy...

Back To The City Festival Line Up Announced – Boity, Cassper Nyovest, Nadia Nakai, Others To Perform

It has been noted that Back To The City festival is the biggest gathering for Hip-Hop music enthusiasts not just from South Africa but across the entire continent of Africa. Hosted annually on April 27 at Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown - Johannesburg, a day dedicated by South Africans for the...

IKEA Partners Designers From Africa On ‘Överallt Collection’

Swedish furniture designing and retail giant, IKEA has found a way to blend more colours for its latest collection to be shown in Cape Town, South Africa. Överallt Collection work together with five African designers, with designs set to start showcasing in stores from 1st May 2019. The brand partnered with Issa...

True Music Africa! Boiler Room & Ballentine To Light Up Accra With Kwesi Arthur, La Meme Gang & Amaarae

Ghana is about to witness one of the biggest concerts in the world by Boiler Room and Ballantine called True Music Africa. A stage dedicated solely to locally grown and made artists in the various countries the concert has visited. The Hip-Hop and rap scene is now being dominated by a...

The Vegan Nigerian: The Easiest Way To Prepare Pounded Yam Pancakes

The Vegan Nigerian, a vlogging channel owned by Tomi Makanjuola specialises in the making of different mouthwatering pancakes. In her latest vlog, Tomi prepared Pounded Yam Pancakes using the simplest ingredients. Pounded Yam is a delicacy enjoyed by Nigerians with Vegetable Stew on a regular basis but Toni has found a...

67 Blankets For National Nelson Mandela Day: Using Knitting To Foster Unity Among South Africans

South Africa's rich history can never be written without the iconic former first gentle of the country, Nelson Mandela. Several activities have initiated to always remember him for his fight for a country that was facing a civil war in the apartheid era were colourism was at its peak....