Author: Ifedayo Jegede
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From mother to daughter, Tunisian potters pass on ancient tradition
With bucket and spade in hand, Sabiha Ayari from Sejnane in northern Tunisia is among the women keeping alive an ancient tradition of creating ... -
Famous Burkinabe contemporary dancer teaches his skills back home
Renowned Burkinabe contemporary dancer and choreographer is showcasing his famous moves at his studio in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Coulibaly has spent the past ... -
Ghana’s floating village is trying to balance its ancient traditions in a modern world
With stilt structures over water and houses built from branches of raffia palm, Nzulezo in Jomoro district of western Ghana could pass for a ... -
These schoolgirls want an end to child marriage. So they’re fighting to change their country’s constitution
Lagos, Nigeria — In a plush living room of a home in a wealthy suburb of Lagos, three teenagers are huddled around a computer. Kudirat ... -
Why Huawei’s Google woes worry Africa
Google’s decision to withhold its Android software from Huawei is being seen as the beginning of a technology cold war that could compel African ... -
Naomi Campbell: ‘Africa is very rich in so many ways and has been so untapped’
Decades after making her name on the most watched runways of Paris and Milan, supermodel Naomi Campbell has decamped for new ground: Lagos, Nigeria. ... -
15 of Africa’s favorite dishes
Given that the first “barbecue” might well have taken place in Africa, this is a continent that can arguably claim to have invented cooking. But ... -
Africa Celebrates Day with these 5 uplifting news stories
May 25th holds an important celebration every year: Africa Day! Since 1963, Africa and the African diaspora have used this day to commemorate the continent’s ... -
#AfricaMonth: How can brands fuel growth in Africa?
Successful brands must have a strong local resonance and activation if they are to emotionally connect with consumers in Africa and fuel growth in ... -
Technology is a liberating force for African women
As ride-hailing apps proliferate across the globe, the year-old An Nisa Taxi in Kenya is one of the standouts in Africa. Developed by 33-year-old ...
