Pawstudios Africa Unveils the 7th Annual Lagos Fringe By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Pawstudios Africa, a premier incubator for the continent’s creative talents, proudly announces the 7th edition of Lagos Fringe 2024. Set to run from November 19 to 24, this dynamic, multidisciplinary arts festival exemplifies Pawstudios Africa’s commitment to fostering artistic innovation across Africa and beyond. Centered…
This event was more than just a competition, it was a chance for athletes from various backgrounds to share their love for fitness and forge community to professionalise the Sport of Fitness in South Africa and Africa. The 2023 Fittest Games hosted in Parys and Potchefstroom from 24 to 28 August was an opportunity to unite the fittest athletes…
Eagle Hills Diyar (EHD), the pioneering developer behind the iconic Marassi Al Bahrain project, has announced that 50% of the apartments within the Marassi Bay development have already been sold. The project, which overlooks two kilometers of beachfront promenade, is proving to be extremely popular with those who want to experience sophisticated beachfront living in Bahrain’s new downtown. Marassi…
Focalistic: Discover the electrifying South African rapper’s music and rise to stardom in the global hip-hop scene. Focalistic is a well-known rapper in South Africa who has a large following of music enthusiasts. He has established a strong reputation since 2017 and has become a fan favourite for many in and outside SA. The artist impresses his audience with his…
Indigenous nail art practices from Africa include henna, beading, painting and plant and clay ancient African nail art designs. These manicures are not just nail art; they are living manifestations of a rich African culture painted with threads of heritage, pride, and artistic innovation. The ingenuity of women shines as they artfully craft stunning nail designs, turning their nails…
With endless views of South Africa’s spectacular Klein Karoo, this contemporary cabin on a remote farm combines simple luxury with sustainable design. Who lives here: Couple Cobus Van Wyk and Ruan Van Der Venter, or paying guests. Style of home: A weekend getaway for two made from a range of materials. Location: In the middle of a 350-kilometrelong valley…
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” It states that “there is no health without mental health.” This is an apt reminder of the importance of mental well-being, in conjunction with physical well-being, and how these should be prioritised.1 According…
By Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter Stormzy has said having “the greatest music on Earth” coming out of Africa is “inspiring”. The 29-year-old British rapper, who has had three UK number ones including Vossi Bop, has previously spoken about his Ghanese heritage along with his support of the country during the World Cup in Qatar last year. In…
Society has taken long to accommodate the reversal of roles where women can travel and leave the man to care for the children. I recall a scene in the play Aminata by Francis Imbuga in which a mother from a rural village, accompanied by her friends, visited her married son in the city. They found the son in the…
Summary Masuma, who chronicles her travels in social media pages, says hiking the mountains and spending time in beaches give her strength and provide rare moments of relaxation By Anganile Mwakyanjala On her train trip to Mbeya, Masuma Somji was finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. She boarded the train from Tazara Station in Dar…
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has been a trending topic on all media platforms across the world, in the last few days. This was after his wife, a TV model, discovered he owns ‘nothing’ despite earning millions of Euros in his football career. Hakimi is a football player with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and the Moroccan national football team which…
Summary What started off as a story about a Spanish man who fell in love with Tanzania turned out to be the start of a major business franchise that has revolutionized the industry in the country. What started off as a story about a Spanish man who fell in love with Tanzania turned out to be the start of…
On 8 March 2023, five teenage girls uploaded on social media a video of themselves performing the Calm Down Dance Challenge. This is the choreography for the first verse of the Afrobeats hit Calm Down by Nigerian singer Rema (Divine Ikubor). The girls were following people across the world who’ve made this dance challenge go viral for over a…
Summary Hyatt Hotels Corporation shared that 45 percent of the properties that joined Hyatt’s system in 2022 were based in EAME markets and the region’s contribution to the Hyatt growth journey continues into 2023 through a strong pipeline with ten percent of Hyatt’s 117,000 rooms record pipeline, as of fourth quarter earnings, expected to join the portfolio in EAME…
A British NGO has come under fire from Catholic activists both in Africa and in England for promoting widespread abortion and, in at least one instance, allegedly supplying contraceptives to Kenyan schoolgirls without their parents’ consent. MSI Reproductive Choices, previously called Marie Stopes International, provides contraception and abortion services in 37 nations. The organization claims that in 2019, it…
Ghanaian photographer’s crowdfunded project won support of Humans of New York author and boasts more than 30,000 books The largest photography library in Africa has opened in Ghana’s capital, Accra, showcasing the work of the continent and diaspora’s forgotten, established and emerging talent. Founded by Ghanaian photographer and film-maker Paul Ninson, the Dikan Center houses more than 30,000 books…
Popular Nigerian entertainer, Nasty Blaq has added to his achievements. The star comic has inked a first-of-a-kind international collaboration with Emirati fashion brand Run Fashion. A new collection inspired by Nasty Blaq: jackets, joggers, tee-shirts, all taking full advantage of the amazing spread of colors in Africa, with some items utilizing local fabric like adire and other print, is…
The feedback has been positive and return customers are evidence that her service spreads positivity and joy. Who would ever have thought that hiring a professional cuddler for a momentary feeling of love and intimacy is a real option today. But it is, and in South Africa one of the first professional cuddling consultancies recently opened its doors. Cuddling…