Nigeria Pulls Off Epic Comeback to Win 10th WAFCON Title
Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3–2 and clinch a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title on Saturday. At halftime, the Nigerian team trailed by two goals to nil, with Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses all but set to win their first WAFCON title. However, striker Esther Okoronkwo had other plans. Halfway through […]
What Happened to Africa’s Literary Golden Era?
In the early 2010s, African literature blossomed—driven by vibrant digital communities, literary magazines like Saraba and Enkare Review, and global acclaim for writers like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Teju Cole. Writers built careers through a well-oiled ecosystem of critique, prizes, and mentorship. But by the late 2010s, economic hardship, funding collapse, and mass emigration—exacerbated by events like Nigeria’s #EndSARS […]
Northern Ghana’s Forests Rebound Through Natural Regeneration Efforts
A women-led initiative in Ghana’s Upper East Region is transforming land degraded by climate change, bushfires, and deforestation into thriving forest using Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR). For instance, in the Yameriga community, local women prune shoots from living tree stumps and young naturally sprouted saplings, encouraging strong regrowth without planting new saplings. This low-tech method improves soil moisture, […]
Lagos Ranks Among World’s Top Nightlife Cities—Second in Africa
Lagos, Nigeria, has once again lit up the global stage, ranking 14th worldwide and second in Africa for nightlife, according to Time Out Magazine. According to the magazine, 79% of locals rated Lagos positively, putting it ahead of Cairo, Egypt, and Marrakech, Morocco, which ranked third and fourth, respectively. Time Out’s list was based on thousands […]
Africa’s Rising Football Stars: Roc Nation Doubles Down on Continental Talent
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) has made a bold leap into African football, signing eight rising stars from six countries in a move signaling deep, long-term investment. From South Africa’s Neo Bohloko to Ghana’s Ali Umar, the agency is spotlighting Africa’s untapped football talent. While this isn’t RNSI’s first foray into African football—the agency signed 17-year-old Emile Witbooi […]
Why the World’s Richest Are Betting on Africa’s Luxury Tourism Sector
Africa’s luxury hospitality scene is booming, drawing the world’s richest to its pristine shores and rugged landscapes. From a $50,000-a-night private island in Tanzania to elite safari lodges in South Africa, global investors—including billionaires, tech moguls, and Middle Eastern royals—are turning their attention to the continent’s tourism scene. With international arrivals to Africa surging past […]
Tyla and Ayra Starr to Perform at 2025 Global Citizen Festival
South African sensation Tyla and Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr will join music legends The Weeknd and Shakira on stage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park on September 27. The star-studded event, hosted for the 11th time by Australian actor Hugh Jackman, will blend high-energy performances and bold activism in a bid to drive change across several […]
Wildlife Returns to Johannesburg’s Gold Dumps as Green Revival Takes Root
In a remarkable twist, Johannesburg’s toxic gold mine dumps are transforming into thriving habitats where zebra, wildebeest, and blesbok now roam. At sites like the Brakpan Tailings Facility, DRDGold is carrying out remining to extract leftover gold. But beyond that, the company is also restoring the land with indigenous vegetation and reintroducing wildlife. This process, referred to as concurrent […]
Ritz-Carlton Unveils First-Ever Safari Camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve
Luxury is set to meet wilderness in Kenya as The Ritz-Carlton prepares to launch its first safari camp in the country’s iconic Masai Mara Game Reserve this August. Nestled along the Sand River, the camp promises front-row views of the Great Migration and Big Five sightings, all delivered with Ritz-Carlton’s signature flair. The camp will comprise […]
Johannesburg’s Creative Hubs Are Sparking a Cultural Comeback
While Johannesburg’s inner city grapples with crumbling infrastructure and neglect, a creative revolution is quietly taking root there. Artists, designers, and musicians are transforming the inner city’s abandoned spaces into thriving creative hubs, thereby breathing new life into the city’s core. With 21 hubs mapped in the last year alone, these vibrant spaces are fostering entrepreneurship, […]
