FILE PHOTO The family will gather together, something we’ve been waiting for a long time, so every touch and every gesture will be even more special!That is why it is important to make this moment even richer, even cosier, when preparing your Christmas dinner’s table!The decoration,...[READ MORE]
FILE PHOTOS Food is the cornerstone of the festive season as many families will gather to savour delicacies,share memories, cultural traditions and great flavours.Here are some unique holiday foods enjoyed around the continent.Moroccan couscous is a popular traditional sweet sponge cake that can be served on...[READ MORE]
Decorating your home for Christmas is by far one of the best ways to get into the festive spirit. After all, it’s hard not to feel the Christmas cheer when you’re surrounded by twinkling lights and tinsel! Plus, if you have a family or are hosting Christmas at your place this year, you’ll want to make sure you put your most festive foot forward. The good...[READ MORE]
Rapper Nicki Minaj might have some apologizing to do over her song "Sorry." Minaj has been sued by folk singer Tracy Chapman for copyright infringement, relating to the song "Sorry," which Chapman alleges incorporates the lyrics and vocal melody from her song "Baby, Can I Hold You" without permission. In the suit, obtained by CNN, Chapman...[READ MORE]
The mind-blowing underground churches of Lalibela, EthiopiaThere’s some dispute between historians about if Ethiopia or Armenia was the first country to convert to Christianity, but the edge probably goes to Ethiopia, which was then called Abyssinia. Sometime around 330 C.E., Emperor Ezana embraced the religion and declared his to be a Christian...[READ MORE]
After spending a carefree summer getting to know Egypt back in 2010, Lonely Planet Local Leah Bremer returned in 2017 to find dusty, ancient Cairo forever changed and yet exactly the same. Adapting to sunny life in the cultural nexus of north Africa and the Middle East took little time, and once she learned the importance of dodging sandstorms and giving...[READ MORE]
You might be planning a trip to Mozambique soon, but you probably have no idea what’s in store for you (literally and figuratively) when it comes to shopping. You’ll find that its capital, Maputo is loaded with outdoor and indoor markets, small shops, and giant malls, giving you plenty of stuff to browse...[READ MORE]
Most often than not, we find ourselves paralyzed at the prospects of choosing the appropriate curtains for our homes. We settle on what looks good on the eye and what we assume would look good after duelling in our minds on whether we made the right choice or not. I know I have. Settling on what we feel good about sparingly works sometimes. Usually, the rule of thumb is to...[READ MORE]
In pictures: Play, prayers and power explored at Dak'Art Africa's largest biennial, Dak'Art, showcases the best of African contemporary art. Photographer Ricci Shryock met some of the 65 artists taking part in the month-long exhibition that has just ended in SenegalFor more Videos and exclusive pictures [READ MORE]
Rio de Janeiro has been taken over by giants.A massive high jumper floats over a highrise building, while in the city's Barra neighborhood, a colossal figure glides gracefully into the seawater.Or at least, that's what French street artist JR wants you to see.In celebration of this year's Olympic Games, the artist, who is widely known...[READ MORE]