Fun Fashion and Competitive Horse Racing at Durban July

Fun Fashion and Competitive Horse Racing at Durban July

July 08, 2016

Taking place annually in July, Durban July is Africa's greatest horse racing and social event. 

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Discovering Hairstylists for Black Women with Bantu App

Discovering Hairstylists for Black Women with Bantu App

July 01, 2016

Learn more about the vibrant team behind Bantu, an app dedicated to connect hairstylists with customers.

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5 Life Lessons I Learned from the Great Muhammad Ali as a Black Woman

5 Life Lessons I Learned from the Great Muhammad Ali as a Black Woman

June 18, 2016

Read about the life lessons Dr. Anita Jack-Davies learned from the late great Muhammad Ali.

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Swaziland’s Bushfire Festival: A Cultural Burst of Diversity Fire

Swaziland’s Bushfire Festival: A Cultural Burst of Diversity Fire

June 09, 2016

Bushfire is the fire that blazes where the music genres become the pot that stirs different groups together.

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An interview with Malawian fashion designer Lilly Alfonso

An interview with Malawian fashion designer Lilly Alfonso

June 03, 2016

Known of her signature mix of top class designs with distinctive prints on luxurious fabrics, we speak with Lilly Alfonso.

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What's the Story Behind Humans of Johannesburg?

What's the Story Behind Humans of Johannesburg?

May 22, 2016

Exploring the story behind Humans of Johannesburg page of Facebook, which is managed by MAPP Africa Ambassador, Karen Mender,

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The Time is Now to Apply for Sauti za Busara 2017

The Time is Now to Apply for Sauti za Busara 2017

May 13, 2016

Calling all artists from Tanzania and other African countries who want to perform at Sauti za Busara festival in Zanzibar!

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An Extraordinary Visit to the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia

An Extraordinary Visit to the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia

May 07, 2016

The Danakil Depression is one of the most inhospitable, yet fascinating, environments you can actually visit in Ethiopia.

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Empowering Africa through Fashion with Ngugi Vere

Empowering Africa through Fashion with Ngugi Vere

May 03, 2016

Hailing from the Southern side of Africa, Zimbabwe-born designer Ngugi Vere is a name not to be messed when it comes to African fashion.

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5 Music Festivals to Attend Across Africa in May

5 Music Festivals to Attend Across Africa in May

April 25, 2016

From Morocco to South Africa and Mozambique to Swaziland, there are major music festivals happening in May.

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Uncovering the Royal Adventures of Princess Halima

Uncovering the Royal Adventures of Princess Halima

April 20, 2016

A series of tales that will excite, amaze and educate the reader about the different countries in Africa.

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Getting down to Dub-Reggae with Gran'mah Band

Getting down to Dub-Reggae with Gran'mah Band

April 04, 2016

Learn more about the 5 talented members of Mozambique's Gran'mah Band and their fusion style music.

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