From the 3,000-carat Cullinan Diamond in South Africa to Tanzania’s rare Queen of Kilimanjaro tanzanite stone – Africa is known to be home to some of the largest and most radiant precious gems ever found. #1. THE CULLINAN The Cullinan diamond…
THE CONTINUING RISE OF AFRICAN ART: CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART FAIR 2016 AT SOMMERSET HOUSE IN LONDON
The leading international art fair dedicated to Contemporary African Art will return to London for its fourth edition, from the 6-9th of October 2016. With biannual editions in London and New York, 1:54 is the leading international art fair dedicated…
This what luxury looked like a few years ago, what does wealth look like today?
Africa is a continent adorned with hidden treasures. It harbors magnificent landscapes, breathtaking views and unknown oasis all that are yet to be fully appreciated. The continent contains 54 countries, each one with its own culture and language. Its history…
Are these the top 5 best African countries to do business in?
Africa is becoming a hub for business, and we don’t want you to miss out, so we’ve put together a list of the five best countries to do business in on the African continent. 5. Seychelles The island nation of…
10th AFRICAN BANKER AWARDS 2016
The awards, held annually on the fringes of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank, celebrate excellence in banking and finance on the African continent. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Awards and the 2016 winners were selected…
THE ALLURE OF 7 OF AFRICA’S TREE HOUSES
The mystical setting of a tree house you may have sought refuge in as a kid is now a trend-setting place you can escape to for a vacation. The wide variety of tree houses in Southern Africa offers travellers a…
TOP 5 RICHEST COUNTRIES IN AFRICA
The distribution of wealth around the world is often the source of heated discussion and debate throughout the internet. Quantitatively, the 62 richest people in the world are actually wealthier than half of the world’s population. Bill Gates, founder of…
6 high-end African fashion designers making waves in the fashion industry
All eyes on Africa! From Michelle Obama to Beyoncé to the Kardashians, African designers are making their mark on the international fashion stage. Listed below are those who have contributed to features in British and American Vogue magazine, revealed new…
ITALY’S AFRO-ASIAN FASHION MOVEMENT IS A THING
MILAN’S NEW INTERNATIONAL FASHION TREND IS FORGING STRIKING LOOKS FROM THREE CONTINENTS FULL OF FLAIR, COLOUR AND CULTURE. MEET THE DESIGNERS AT THE VANGUARD OF ITALO-AFRO-ASIAN STYLE AND FIND OUT WHY IT’S GOING TO BE BIG IN 2016…
CHECK IN AT THE EIFFEL TOWER APARTMENT
Just in time for the Euro 2016 Football Tournament, vacation rental website HomeAway has just revealed an incredible living space on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. Floating 57 meters above Paris, the apartment was once a conference room,…