How Biomimicry Informs African Creativity.
Biomimicry is the process of learning from science and biology to create sustainable solutions for our environment.
National pride and culture drive Senegal’s football success.
Known for its ‘teranga’ (hospitality), Senegal is making news globally and regionally for its dynamic sports, arts, and culture scenes.
How music can boost African economies and increase regional integration
The contribution of music to the GDP of most African countries is low, but there are signs this could be starting to change.
Soccer can transform the African cultural and creative ecosystem
Soccer is not only the preeminent sport on the African continent but is the single greatest cultural unifier. Nothing unites people like the round ball.
Africa’s creatives promoting sustainability to combat climate change
Three main threads emerge to further cultivate and embed sustainability practices into the process of creativity.
How AfCFTA can boost Africa’s cultural economy
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, ratified in 2021, is a landmark milestone for the African continent.
A west African chef’s experience bringing African foods to the world
Chef Pierre Thiam, a Senegalese chef, has dedicated his life to introducing a global audience to West African cuisine.
Recalibrating the African tourism industry towards a local and regional strategy
Domestic tourism, as well as intra-African tourism across country borders, have been mooted as a potential solution to driving traffic.
How sports is driving the African cultural and economic landscape
With an expendable income, African sports fans will naturally be inclined to purchase replica shirts, pay for terrestrial broadcasting and streaming services.
African culinary artists redefining traditional cuisine
Cooking is like magic. Particular ingredients are brought together at specific temperatures to create a dish that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Africa’s architectural excellence spans the continent
When one thinks of architecture in Africa, the first thought that would come to mind for many would be the pyramids.
