Art: Nigerian Artist Toni Okujeni
Toni Okujeni [Nigeria] En route to Dakar’s airport is Village des Artes; a thriving community of artists,…
Architecture: Villaggio II Ghana – Shortlisted Best Tall Building Awards 2012
Villaggio II [Ghana] [Image credit: Villaggio II – Allford Hall Monaghan Morris] Villaggio II, one of Accra’s…
Jewellery: Trollbeads Malawi Universal Uniques Collection
Trollbeads Malawi Universal Uniques Collection [Malawi] [Image credits: Malawi Universal Uniques – Trollbeads] Giving their customers the freedom to customise…
Textiles: Aissa Dione Luxury Woven Textiles
Aissa Dione Tissus [Senegal] [Image source: Aissa Dione Tissus Fabrics via Textiel Museum The Netherlands] Businesses, schools,…
Food & Drink: Master chef UK 2012 Winner Shelina Permalloo
Shelina Permalloo [Mauritius] A chef who brings ‘…bring[s] sunshine to a plate’ is how Gregg Wallace…
Decor | Design | South Africa
Decor: High Thorn Innovative Lighting
High Thorn [South Africa] Taking inspiration from traditional African design and techniques, and combining it with nature…
Beauty: Basa Body Coconut Oil Skincare
Basa Body/ Coast Coconut Farms [Kenya] [Image credits: top, Gift Box; bottom, Lotion, Lip Butter and Body…
Books: The Gentlemen of Bacongo
Gentlemen of Bacongo [The Congo] [Image credit: Gentlemen of Bacongo – Daniele Tamagni] Every time the ‘Gentlemen of…
Accessories: Brightly Beaded Summer Sandals
The Afropolitan Shop [Kenya] [Image credits: clockwise from top left, African Shield, Infinity, Mara, Jamaica, and Sunset Sandals…
Architecture: Hilton Windhoek Hotel World Architecture News Hotel of the Year Shortlist 2012
Hilton Windhoek Hotel [Namibia] [Image credit: Hilton Windhoek Hotel – Wasserfall Munting Architects via World Architecture News] One of…
Art: Papa Ibra Tall’s Vibrant Tapestries at Dak’Art 2012
Papa Ibra Tall [Senegal] Several months ago I coveted a dress made out of gorgeously colourful…
Travel: Four Weeks Immersed in Creativity
[Image credits: clockwise from top left; Fishing Boats via Senegal.co.uk; Obstacle Serge Alain Nitegeka, Installation at l’Institut Français © Tapiwa; The Millennium Door…
Messages & Musings: On Holiday
On HolidayGreetings from the vibrant city of Dakar, Senegal; which has been my home for the last…
Ceramics: Kpando Contemporary Pottery
Kpando Pottery [Ghana] [Image credit: Kpando Pottery] Organic shapes exhibiting protruding knobbly bumps and spiky thorn-like shapes remind…
Food & Drink: Speciality Teas Inspired by Africa
Caranda Tea [Liberia] A longing for the familiar tastes of home led Liberian entrepreneur, Doughba Caranda-Martin…
Accessories: Nature Inspired Umbrellas
Clinton Friedman Umbrellas [South Africa] April showers having seen off a quick succession of umbrellas, has…
Decor: Shanga Contemporary Hurricane Lamps
Shanga [Tanzania] [Image credit: Hurricane Lantern – Shanga] Hurricane Lamps can be both decorative and functional when…
Accessories | Fashion | Lifestyle | Namibia
Accessories: Schier Shoes Herero Advertising Campaign
Schier Shoes [Namibia] Lately, the unique style of Namibia’s Herero Women has been the inspiration for…
Art: Bruno Sserunkuuma Ceramics
Bruno Sserunkuuma [Uganda] [Image credit: Bruno Sserunkuuma, Ceramic Vessel – Afro Art] Rather like the illustrations from a…
Architecture: Luxury Modern Living and Stylish South African Interior Design Style
Okha / Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects [South Africa] [Image credit: First Crescent – Okha] Happily sitting…