This Kenyan Artist Is Illustrating African Women Like You Have Never Seen Before
Growing up in Kenya, artist Phoebe Ouma was
obsessed with women and fashion, frequently drawing those that inspired her. As
she developed into an artist, she saw her work as a way of drawing attention to
African women, their clothing, and their customs.
SOURCES: CNN
Scientists Say The Birthplace Of Human Kind Was In Botswana
New DNA research continues to point to Africa as the cradle of civilization,
but not where you think. Instead of East Africa’s Great Rift Valley, it now
appears that human kind first developed some 200,000 years ago south of the
Great Zambezi River. This region was pinpointed by studying mitochondrial
DNA, known as the “mitogenome” which is passed on only by the mother, which
means it is not jumbled up in each generation. The
analysis, published in Nature, shows that the earliest population of
modern humans (Homo
sapiens sapiens) arose 200,000 years ago in an area that covers
parts of modern-day Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
SOURCES: QUARTZ
Southapedia Mural Festival
A recent happening in Durban, the Southapedia Mural Festival, brought artists and building owners together to create site-specific, large-scale murals celebrating South African culture. Southapedia Mural Festival was created to give invited artists the opportunity to work on a site-specific mural that relates to the area and the building, get paid decently and that can be used to promote their work.
SOURCES: VISI
Rare Photos from 1950s Senegal Tell a Story of Political Change
Shedding a glimpse onto a pivotal point in Senegal’s history,
1950s photos by Roger DaSilva capture the energy of youth culture and the
nascent independence movement. The recently unearthed archive of over 100
of his images, will debut at AKAA (Also Known As Africa) art and design fair in
Paris for the first time next month. It will mark the first time that the
images are shown outside of Senegal. “Roger DaSilva’s work brings to
life a reality little documented until now,” reads a statement from the
Albers foundation. “In the pivotal historical context surrounding
Senegal’s accession to independence, it provides us with a fresh perspective on
Senegalese cultural and social history and makes a significant contribution to
West African photography.”
SOURCES: OKAYAFRICA
Temple Graffiti Reveals Stories from Ancient Sudan
A new exhibit of temple engravings at the Kelsey Museum of
Archaeology tells the story of the ancient Sudanese kingdom of Kush. These
graffiti can still be seen today at several sacred sites in what was the
kingdom of Kush – on a pyramid and in a temple at El-Kurru, at a seasonal
pilgrimage centre called Musawwarat es-Sufra, and in the Temple of
Isis at Philae, at the border with Egypt. The graffiti allows a glimpse
into some of the activities of non-elite people and their religious devotion to
particular places.
SOURCES: DESIGN INDABA
Exploring Africa’s Deepest Lakes
Africa is home to some of the largest, deepest, and all-round
awe-inspiring lakes in the world. Most of the major lakes on the continent are
part of what is known as Africa’s “Great Lakes”. These are a series of lakes
that lie along the East African Rift Valley and connect with both the Nile and
Congo rivers.
SOURCES: AFRICA.COM
The Ultimate Safari Bucket List
Safari is often and best experienced as a combination of elements,
an equation of ‘safari and…’ bush and beach; Botswana and Victoria Falls;
Kruger, Cape Town and the Winelands. If you’re coming this far, you should
experience as much as you can. Here is a list of new reasons to go on safari
and exciting ways to extend your trip that you will be talking about for
the next two decades.
SOURCES: GO2AFRICA
Marrakech One Of Top 20 Places To Visit In 2020
Forbes named Marrakech in their top 20 places to visit in
2020. Marrakech is one of the popular cities in Morocco that record a
continuous increase of tourists annually. Marrakech is the hotspot for
tourists who are active and adventurous and who are interested in exploring different
cultural experiences. From city walks through the Old City and the New City,
to coastal wellness retreats mixing up yoga and surfing. Enjoy
local restaurants serving up seasonal produce and sustainable-yet-stylish
lodging. Don’t miss a private visit to Yves Saint Laurent’s home and
the Majorelle Gardens!
SOURCES: MOROCCO WORLD NEWS
Africa’s Most Stunning Churches And Cathedrals
No matter how remote the place, there is always a church
somewhere. One amazing thing about churches is the out of this world aesthetics
they come with. Church designs usually come with some uncommon cryptic details
of belief, time past and their style of representation. To truly appreciate
their structure and architecture one needs to have a sharp and heightened
sense of appeal.
SOURCES: HOW AFRICA
The Perfect Combo For A Unique Safari Experience
Explore the best of East Africa’s safari reserves when you
create an itinerary that combines iconic national parks and reserves from the
two leading safari destinations – Kenya and Tanzania. You can even take a bus
ride from Nairobi to Arusha or Dar Es Salaam and vice versa. The combination
tours are numerous and you can be sure of getting a reliable tour operator to
tailor-make any combination country tour for you. Here are some of our favorite
destinations across both countries.
SOURCES: AFRICA.COM