Karabo Poppy, Davido, and other artists curate Africa Day playlists
Karabo Poppy, Davido, Laolu, and Msaki are amongst a group of 15 artists who’ve curated their own playlists for Apple Music in celebration of Africa Day. “African music is rich and diverse because Africa is a continent, not a country,” Angelique Kidjo explains. “Its music ranges from Uum Kulthum of Egypt down to Miriam Makeba of South Africa, with many distinct styles and […]
Travel Africa with these iconic movies for Africa Day
We’re celebrating Africa Day today and our rich history of storytelling on the continent makes film the perfect art-form to celebrate that history. Our borders may be closed due to the nationwide lockdown, but we’re travelling Africa with these 26 movies curated from across the continent, available on Showmax. BOTSWANA: A United Kingdom (2016) The […]
Vans’ Checkerboard slip-on gets a re-issue
In terms of contemporary fashion, few footwear styles are as immediately recognizable as the Vans Checkerboard Slip-On. The Classic Slip-On debuted in 1977, with the Checkerboard pattern being introduced in the early 1980’s after the Van Doren’s noticed kids drawing checks all over their shoes. Shortly thereafter, the Checkerboard Slip-On became a global icon for […]