Every year, Dar es Salaam, the capital city of Tanzania, plays host to an impressive, well-attended visual arts event titled Tukutane Dar Art Week. As the name implies, it is a gathering that art and culture lovers look forward to. Tukutane in the Kiswahili language means “let us meet.”

Museum visits are always a personal thrill, and in Nigeria I have been met with great and not-so-great experiences alike. From an exclusive guided tour to a torch-lit-apology-filled one, I have taken it all in. An hour flight from Lagos or Abuja leads to the city of Calabar in Cross River State, South-South of Nigeria. The State forms part of the oil-rich Niger Delta Region, steeped in deep cultural and historic roots, and plays a critical role in Nigeria's history and heritage preservation.

Zimbabwe is going through an interesting time. As a resident of Harara, the capital city, it’s fascinating to discover new things about the country including the blossoming talents that are claiming a stake in the Zimbabwean story. Once such talent is Mufaro Mukoki a young designer and entrepreneur. Her journey is worth telling. Find below excerpts of our conversation. Enjoy!

The explosion of the media space in Africa over the last decade has been an amazing experience for many. There has been so much growth both in the continent and in the diaspora. We have seen a boost in confidence and what is now referred to as Black Excellence. Zimbabweans are proud to say that some of their country fellows amongst those doing the continent proud.

For many cultures in Africa, death is a significant occurrence. It signifies the end of life here and an onward journey to the afterlife, which some believe leads to reincarnation. A corpse is regarded as more than just a dead body, and is therefore accorded respect through thoughtful burial ceremonies. Depending on the family, the burial rites could either be low-key or really high end.

If I could, I would have killed you with my bear hands coronavirus, cremate you and dispose your ashes so that you never have to see the cells of blood again, so that you never have to chock any lungs again.

Hello dear reader. I am back! After taking a break to recuperate mentally and emotionally, my fingers feel excited to be typing yet another story from Zimbabwe to share with you.

The world over, Mount Kilimanjaro is famous particularly for hikers and climbers. In Africa, it is the highest mountain on the continent with a dormant volcano and a sight to behold. Mount Kilimanjaro is located in one of the regions in the Republic of Tanzania in East Africa, called Kilimanjaro. With a population of 1.6 million people, it is the 8th most densely populated region with 124 people per square kilometer. It is named the cleanest region, particularly referring to its capital city Moshi.