Senegal has a long history of being one of the fashion hubs of Africa. With its dazzling bou bou dresses and flowing kaftans, Senegal is really a nation that prides itself in it’s fashion culture. During the muslim feast of Eid al-Adha fashion shows are held to mark the occasion. This is where the country’s top designers get to showcase their latest collections.
Read MoreCoffee making is an important part of Ethiopian and Eritrean culture. Coffee is offered when receiving visitors, during festivals and weddings. When coffee is politely refused, then mostly likely tea (shai) will be served.
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Zambia boast some of the most fantastic waterways in Africa. In the middle of April, people from far and wide come to the country to attend the Kuomboka Festival of the Lozi people. Every year when the Zambezi River floods the plains, it creates a deep shallow river. The Lozi people move to higher ground during this period and the Kuomboka is seen as a ceremonial event to mark it.
Read MoreAnkara is a very popular type of fabric from Ghana. It can be used for parties, functions, weddings and just about any social occasion. The peplum top is a quite popular style of sewing Ankara fabric. Above we have the lovely Prissyville showing off her latest peplum Ankara top.
Read MoreIf you are in Ghana this August, then you must attend the Chale Wote Art Festival. It is by far the largest public arts festival in West Arica. Held every year in the historic port city of Jamestown and attended by thousands of people, Chale Wote is a celebration of Ghana’s artistic renaissance. There will be two days of programming ranging from live street painting, experimental theatre, live music , graffiti murals, fashion parades and spoken word.
Read MoreThe Durbar is a festival that is celebrated in several states in Northern Nigeria. In pre-colonial Nigeria, a series of Northern states were ruled by a traditional ruler known as the Emir. To displays the Emir's political and army strength, the nobility of each Emirates were required to contribute their fighting forces to take part in the annual Durbar festival.
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Ntom'bentle Dolls is the concept and creation of Molemo Kgomo. She brought the range into the market in 2005 after identifying the lack of pretty black dolls in the market which her daughter could relate to. Little did she know that in addressing that she would be answering the call of millions of other moms around the world who wanted their children to have dolls that represented them.
Read MoreBasket weaving is an old tradition that can be found in different African countries. It is a welll respected skill that is handed down from one generation to the next. Each basket is unique in its style so you will never get two baskets that are identical. Basket weaving is mostly practiced by women in rural communities as a source of income. It always amazes me how their skilfully hands turn simple grass into strong sturdy baskets that are able to store food and clothing.
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