AFRIKOA is a self-described “chocolate concept store”, opened earlier this year in Johannesburg’s glitzy art district, the Keyes Art Mile. Focused on “the three Cs” – chocolate, coffee and champagne. AFRIKOA Cafe, Johannesburg. Image Courtesy: Heather Mason While the majority of the world’s cocoa…
Celebrate International Gin & Tonic Day with these 3 Cocktails
Today April 9th is International Gin & Tonic Day and the best way to celebrate would be by diving straight in and trying out some of the cocktails that Gin has made amazing. Gin & Tonic Day is the best day (other than yesterday, tomorrow and every other day) to have a nice Gin Cocktail! G…
Givenchy Presents GV Shower Eyewear: An Iconic Jeweled Style For 2019
For Givenchy’s spring/summer 2019 collection from Safilo, artistic director Clare Waight Keller transforms the GV Mask (first seen in her spring/summer 2018 collection) into a striking piece of jeweled eyewear. The GV Shower (GV 7136/S) is a transformative piece of eyewear that amps up the drama …
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Black Artists + Designers Guild to Present “Beyond the Mask” at HPMKT
Seventeen different artists who are members of the guild will debut an exhibition called “Beyond the Mask: Storytelling in Black Art and Design” at this April’s High Point event. Artist Glenyse Thompson’s work for “Beyond the Mask” According to exhibit co-curator Leyden Lewis, Guild founder Malen…
London’s The Shop at Bluebird Celebrates Vibrant African Design
For six weeks, The Shop at Bluebird welcomes over 20 African brands, ranging from womenswear to accessories, interiors and lifestyle, in its Covent Garden flagship in London. Curated by the founder and executive director of Lagos Fashion Week, Omoyemi Akerele, ‘Between Us’ celebrates the diverse …
Emmanuel Oyeleke Presents the HUEMANIST, a Photo Exhibition
A foremost Nigerian photographer with a respected body of work in both fashion photography, nature, portrait and abstract. Emmanuel Oyeleke has worked on beauty and life style campaigns for international brands, high profile weddings, events and portfolio work for non-profit organizations. A cele…
A Series of Villas in Cabo Verde Synergise Local Craft and Contemporary Design
Cabo Verde, an archipelago off the West-African coast, was unoccupied until the arrival of European colonists in 1456 – a scenery of arid and rocky hillsides that contrasts dramatically with the deep blue Atlantic ocean lapping in and out. After the Portugese settlers arrived here, they brought w…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: The Lord’s Achievers Award by Lord’s Dry Gin
International Day for Achievers is celebrated each year on March 24th. So what does this mean, you may ask? It is a day to celebrate the unique achievements of individuals who through their efforts, imagination and vision have created social impact enhancing people’s lives – irrespect…
Dubai is World’s Top City for Foreign investments in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Dubai is officially the world’s most popular destination for foreign companies looking to invest in smart technologies. From 2015 to 2018, the Emirate attracted a total of $21.6 billion in foreign direct investments for artificial intelligence and robotics, said to be the highest in the world. Mo…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: African Leaders to Announce Business Plans at the Africa CEO Forum
The Africa CEO Forum is set to hold on the 25th and 26th of March, 2019, in Kigali Rwanda. As is the norm, it will be a meeting place for more than 1500 business leaders and investors in Africa around the world. The Africa CEO Forum has also been a place where African leaders have made key [&hell…