Photo Credit: mirsasha via Compfight cc It’s no secret that elephants have been a major tourist attraction in Africa and now the emerging elephant refuge industry taking tourism to the next level. But are we seeing the next big trend in tourism by visiting the natural habitat and getting up close and personal with “wild”…
Conjestina Achieng was a role model for young Kenyans who wanted to get ahead in sports. She played soccer as a child and was then inspired to try boxing by her brother, Joseph. She worked hard at training, and, after 7 amateur bouts, made it to the pro ranks. She won her first…
The Somali woman known around the world by a single name, Iman, which means “faith” in Arabic, has lived a full life as a fashion model, entrepreneur, and as a philanthropist. Iman is also known as the great love of the late English rocker David Bowie. Iman was born in 1955 in Mogadishu,…
Hiplife is a music phenomenon that fuses high life and hip hop. This Ghanaian musical style is rapidly gaining momentum throughout West Africa and abroad– specifically in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Germany. Hiplife can be traced back to the early 1980’s with artists such as K.K. Kabobo and Gyedu Blay Ambolley.…
The spoken word scene is taking root in Ghana, allowing both men and women to bond together and promote community development and self expression. If you have ever been to a spoken word performance, then you know how intense, emotional, and real those words can feel. In the early 2000’s, EhaLaKasa was leading…
Aurora James is fashion’s new IT girl, enjoying profiles in the hottest fashion magazines the world over. Her love of fashion began at an early age when she stumbled into her mother’s closet and ran her fingers over the delicate silks and satins of her vintage kimonos and tribal moccasins. A native of…
On the Gulf of Guinea resides a Central African country with a wide variety of wildlife and terrain: Cameroon. It is a diverse and dynamic country, and its staple foods draw from other African countries, as well as influence from its European colonizers. Some Cameroon food staples include cassava, yam, potato, maize, and…
When Sadio Mané began to play English football in the Premier League, it was a dream come true for the Senegal native. From Humble Beginnings Mané grew up in the village of Sédhiou in the south of Senegal. It was a love of soccer that remained constant throughout Mané’s childhood. He has recalled publicly…
There is a growing dichotomy in Kenya in terms of food and health: malnutrition and hunger are major issues in some parts of the country, while in other parts, middle-class problems like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity are beginning to emerge. For many decades, the Kenyan Government has battled malnutrition and diseases such as…
Ghana is a West African country that became independent in 1957 but has maintained a rich cultural heritage. Ghana is known as one of the most culturally diverse countries in all of Africa, and that is reflected in its cuisine. Typical food staples in Ghana include Yams, rice, and beans, but sweet potato…
