Michelle Obama and Oprah in South Africa
This week both Oprah and Michelle Obama make their way to South Africa. Find out why some are saying they’ll have a “big impact” on the continent…
Vivienne Westwood Does Kenya
Pictures of Vivienne Westwood on a fashion shoot in the heart of Nairobi slum Kibera emerged on Facebook last week. So of course we had to dig deeper to find out what the queen of punk was up to? Get the full story and some pictures from Dame Westwood’s trip under the hood.
5 Things You Should Know Right Now
New looks, new hooks, passions for fashion, and a chance to make your vote count for something in African music. These are 5 things you really should know about right now. Pop the hood!
5 Things You Should Know Right Now
This week, everybody’s still talking all things Beyonce, from her snazzy pantsula dancers to her homage to South African photographer, Pieter Hugo. Also, Zim dollars are now selling like hot cakes on eBay, according to a new Wall Street Journal report and South African-born photographer Koto Bofolo has a new book on the making of Hermes bags…
5 Things You Should Know Right Now
Kerry Washington’s new starring role alongside Jane Fonda in a film set in Congo, a hot new clothing line inspired by Xhosa initiation ceremonies, MI, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince and Brymo’s freestyle on Westwood’s shows… Pop the hood and have a natter with us on these stories and more
5 Things You Should Know Right Now
Beyonce looks to Fela for inspiration, Kenyan film director Wanuri Kahiu reveals the concept art for her new film, We love a new-sex-and-the-city-meets-Jerry-Maquire Naija drama, DJ Sarah Love at the V&A museum tonight. Pop the hood and join the conversation…
AfriPOP! x 'For Colored Girls' Joburg Premiere Ticket Give-away
We’re rolling out the red carpet at the Joburg premier of Tyler Perry’s film ‘For Colored Girls’. Soul singer Zaki Ibrahim will perform a mini set including her song for the motion picture soundtrack ‘Ansomnia’. Click the pic for details on how to win tickets to this exclusive event.
7 things you should know...
So much good news swirling in the African blogosphere. Here are 7 things we’re talking about…
This is What the "New" South Africa Looks Like?
South Africa recently celebrated Freedom Day on April 27th, and 17 years after that fateful day when democratic elections were first held in 1994, we spotted a poster for a Cape Town-based MTV reality show called “Clifton Shores” featuring an all-White cast…
AfriPOP! Briefs: Iman Launches Iman Home Interiors Line
Here’s what we’re keeping our African eyes on this week: Supermodel Iman is launching her own home design line later this month, Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour has launched his own TV station, Mode Men Magazine reveals the 50 Best Dressed Nigerian Men…