Rethinking The African Narrative – Repenser le Récit Africain
J’ai un jour entendu quelqu’un dire : « Je ne peux pas rivaliser avec l’élégance africaine. » Il n’a pas tout à fait tort, car les tissus africains sont remarquables à travers tout le continent. Les étoffes et textiles, associés à la vibrance des couleurs et à la diversité des styles vestimentaires, attirent le regard... Continue Reading →
I once heard someone say, “I can’t compete with African elegance.” He is not so wrong, because African fabrics are outstanding across the continent. The fabrics and textiles, combined with the vibrancy of colors and styles of clothing, are eye-catching and ever evolving. From the outside, all African fabrics may look the same: colorful, patterned,... Continue Reading →
Dear daughter March is Women’s Month. In your time, things will be better for them, perhaps with more equality, more representation, and opportunities. It will still not be perfect, but it may be better. I want you to remember that the line of those who came before you believed their place would evolve. In their... Continue Reading →
When we reflect on the space occupied by women and the role society assigns to them, we may wonder whether it is different from or similar across the world. Three voices of women from Namibia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Bangladesh take us into their worlds and share how they navigate their societies. They define what it... Continue Reading →
Luxury, youth, entrepreneurship, friendship and drama in Africa on international screens, why not. On international screens these days, the narrative is shifting. Once in a while, a show emerges that replaces dusty roads, run-down buildings and war-torn areas with luxury cars, state-of-the-art buildings and African outfits with a flair of royalty. This shift, for international... Continue Reading →
En grandissant, je passais mes soirées à regarder les informations ou un documentaire avec ma famille sur la télévision du salon. Je regardais ce qui se passait sans vraiment tout comprendre, mais j’avais une idée des événements majeurs. Je connaissais les noms des pays, leurs drapeaux et j’avais un talent pour apprendre les hymnes nationaux.... Continue Reading →
L’esprit de l’entrepreneuriat africain Nation côtière d’Afrique de l’Ouest, le Togo s’impose progressivement comme un pôle de référence pour les affaires et l’entrepreneuriat dans la région. Il abrite la compagnie aérienne ASKY, qui relie 30 grandes villes à travers le continent. Créée en 2007, cette compagnie a pour ambition de multiplier les liaisons aériennes, facilitant... Continue Reading →
The seaside nation of Togo has been emerging as a hub for business and entrepreneurship in West Africa. Home to the airline ASKY, which connects 30 major cities across the continent, the company was established in 2007 with the aim of creating more air connections, thus making the transportation of goods and people easier between... Continue Reading →
« À Baba et Mama, pour avoir encouragé mes rêves là où les mots prennent vie. » « Tu devrais commencer à écrire », m’a dit un jour ma mère alors que je lui racontais des anecdotes à mon retour d’un voyage. Il m’a fallu des années après cette conversation pour finalement transcrire des mots... Continue Reading →
“To Baba and Mama, for encouraging my dreams where words come to life.” “You should start writing,” my mom once told me as I shared stories from a trip. It took me years after that conversation to finally put words on paper. The beginning was slow and tedious, but the more I pushed myself to... Continue Reading →
We Write Afrika 