Contemporary Africa Archives - Page 8 of 9 - We Are Africa
02
Nov
2016
BRAZZA SHOWS ITS TRUE COLOURS

While travelling to and around Congo may take time and a sturdy sense of adventure, the chance to discover this off-the-beaten-track destination makes it well worth the effort, writes Richard Holmes.

20
Oct
2016
ARTISTIC ELEMENTS

From 8 October to 3 December, the Standard Bank Gallery in Johannesburg is hosting ‘Air: Inspiration – Expiration’; Eugene Yiga gets the inside track from exhibition curator Cyril Coetzee.

18
Oct
2016
LOCAL BOUNTY

South Africa’s gastronomic genius Peter Tempelhoff, is an executive chef for The Collection by Liz McGrath, was recently awarded the Grand Chef title, and was the talk of We Are Africa’s inaugural show with his exquisite dishes for the Welcome Lunch and Relais & Châteaux bar

18
Oct
2016
Two Shows One Africa

This year saw the second edition of the TWO SHOWS ONE AFRICA alliance between We Are Africa and Indaba, designed to showcase the very best Africa has to offer to the world’s leading travel and tourism buyers over the course of one week

18
Oct
2016
MAKE YOUR MARK IN THE MARKET

Weekend markets have become popular destinations for a truly authentic, African shopping experience.

18
Oct
2016
BUILDING THE WALLS OF EAST AFRICA

BUILDING THE WALLS OF EAST AFRICA In previous years, contemporary architecture in Africa has been driven primarily by the Bauhaus principal of

18
Oct
2016
4 AFRICAN TRIPS TO TAKE IN 2016

Between beautiful beaches, safaris, national parks, and cultural exploration, these are four African destinations that will not disappoint…

18
Oct
2016
INSPIRING INNOVATION: VERASHNI PILLAY

Introducing Verashni Pillay, who joins Masingita Mazibuko and Colin Bell on this year’s Innovation Awards judging panel tasked with selecting the 2016 shortlist.

18
Oct
2016
10 INSPIRING IDEAS FOR EXPLORING UNEXPECTED AFRICA

Keen to discover a side of Africa that you’ve never explored before? Here are ten inspiring ideas to get your unexpected Africa story started.

18
Oct
2016
SOUL TASTE

Marcella Echavarria talks to celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson about his restaurant, his roots and his many influences.

18
Oct
2016
FACES OF ACCRA: FREDERICK NYAVOR

Ghanaian photographer Frederick Nyavor tells us a few of the stories behind his vibrant pictures of life in his country’s capital, Accra, and beyond.

18
Oct
2016
THROUGH THE LENS: SWAZILAND

French globe trotter Marlène shares her memories and photographs of the beautiful, landlocked Swaziland.

17
Oct
2016
IN THE KITCHEN WITH SIX OF AFRICA’S BEST CHEFS

IN THE KITCHEN WITH SIX OF AFRICA’S BEST CHEFS Africa’s contemporary chefs need no wordy introduction. Across the continent from

17
Oct
2016
CHANNEL CREATIVITY IN MAPUTO

Melissa Twigg gets stuck into heaving plates of seafood, strong cocktails, interesting art work and pulsing markets in Mozambique’s alluring, oft-forgotten capital: Maputo.

17
Oct
2016
MAKE AN IMPACT

African fashion and lifestyle brand Lalesso ticks the visual and responsible impact boxes – Eugene Yiga catches up with founders Olivia Kennaway and Alice Heusser.

17
Oct
2016
THROUGH AN AFRICAN LENS: GABON

This month, photographer Yannis Davy Guibinga shares his story of Gabon: the tiny, relatively unknown country in West Africa where he grew up.

17
Oct
2016
WINE, DINE AND SHINE

Eugene Yiga reports from the Cape Legends Inter Hotel Challenge, celebrating young chefs and sommeliers across South Africa.

17
Oct
2016
FLYING HIGH: AIRLINES SET THEIR SIGHTS ON AFRICA

Flying into Africa has never been easier, as global airlines and African carriers expand route networks and improve their on-board product.

17
Oct
2016
RWANDA REBORN: HIGHLIGHTS FROM AFRICA’S NEXT HOTSPOT

When it comes to tourism appeal, Rwanda punches above its weight. From the vibrant streets of Kigali to the famed gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park, it’s a destination drawing an ever-growing number of travellers.

17
Oct
2016
STEP BACK IN TIME IN SWAKOPMUND

Swakopmund is a scenic, whitewashed town in the heart of luxuriously empty Namibia – and walking around it not only feels like you are stepping back in time, but also like you are stepping over 5,000 miles of African earth to get your feet firmly on European soil.

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