Africa

9 African Streetwear Brands Redefining Global Culture Across the Diaspora
Fashion 

9 African Streetwear Brands Redefining Global Culture Across the Diaspora

African streetwear brands continue to emerge as trailblazers worldwide.

Saint Laurent’s Desert Oasis Reflected on the Past for Spring/Summer 2023
Fashion

Saint Laurent’s Desert Oasis Reflected on the Past for Spring/Summer 2023

Evoking the sleek ‘70s silhouette of the brand’s founder, while using Morocco as its show destination.

XCassia Unveils Project for Africa's Second Tallest Building
Design

XCassia Unveils Project for Africa's Second Tallest Building

Inspired by dominos.

Obama Joins NBA Africa As Strategic Advisor
Sports

Obama Joins NBA Africa As Strategic Advisor

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver noted Obama’s ‘well-documented love for basketball.’

Facebook to Build Internet Cable Nearly the Size of Earth's Circumfrence
Tech & Gadgets

Facebook to Build Internet Cable Nearly the Size of Earth's Circumfrence

In an effort to boost connectivity in Africa.


Daily Paper Takes It to the Boardroom for SS19 Lookbook
Fashion

Daily Paper Takes It to the Boardroom for SS19 Lookbook

Beautifully crafted campaign visuals from the Amsterdam brand.

IKEA Taps African Designers for ÖVERALLT Furniture Collection
Design

IKEA Taps African Designers for ÖVERALLT Furniture Collection

“African rituals meet Scandi.”

Daily Paper's SS19 Campaign Explores "Survival and Success in the Digital Age"
Fashion

Daily Paper's SS19 Campaign Explores "Survival and Success in the Digital Age"

Featuring ombré, tie-dye and money collage graphics.

This Skyscraper Will Be The Tallest Building in Africa
Design

This Skyscraper Will Be The Tallest Building in Africa

Located in Morocco.

Akon Talks His $1 Billion Chinese Credit Line & How He Gave Electricity to 16 Million Africans
Music 

Akon Talks His $1 Billion Chinese Credit Line & How He Gave Electricity to 16 Million Africans

“When I came to the US and saw how poverty was accepted here — what they claim to be projects — I thought they was living in luxury!”

 
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