In a world saturated with images, some photographers still manage to create work that lingers and is deeply rooted in the minds of people. One of such amazing visual storytellers is Tobi Oluwarotimi, professionally known as Loba, a Nigerian portrait and advertising photographer whose work is rapidly gaining attention for its striking balance of creativity, artistry and authenticity. Loba’s journey behind the camera began in 2014 as a quiet fascination; capturing sunsets and everyday beauty with his phone. While still in school, a chance decision to accompany a friend to a makeup artist interview led to a life-changing encounter. There,…
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When is the Best Time to Go on Safari in Botswana? Botswana offers three distinct Seasons, each with its own appeal. Choosing when to travel on safari depends on what you’re hoping to experience. Whether you’re drawn to the excitement of predator-packed game drives, the serenity of lush landscapes, or the cozy beauty of a winter safari, each season presents unique opportunities. Amber Season, October to November, brings golden heat, fiery sunsets, and unforgettable scenes of survival. With longer days, hotter temperatures, abundant predator activity, and striking Amber colors across the landscape, it’s a thrilling time to be on safari.…
I travelled to Merzouga in east Morocco three years ago, hoping to photograph some wall drawings and writings I had seen there earlier – markings that showed the distance from the village to Timbuktu, in Mali, by camel. But when I arrived, the markings had vanished. Faced with this absence, I found myself seeking a new story, something unplanned.Mustapha was my guide that day. At first, he took me along the typical tourist trails, which didn’t speak to my photographic interests. Then he suggested we explore the sand dunes. Initially, I wasn’t particularly interested in these either, but then we…
In 2019, the Trump administration suffered a public embarrassment when Mina Chang, a senior appointee in the State Department’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, was exposed as a fraud. Chang had fabricated key parts of her résumé—claiming to have spoken at major political conventions, studied at Harvard, served on a UN panel, and even doctored a Time magazine cover with her face on it. Her scandal revealed more than personal dishonesty; it exposed the negative effects of influence laundering industry on critical government organs such as the ones responsible for vetting. Chang—who ran a military-linked NGO active in the…
Cricket commentator Grace Hayden has been taking the broadcasting world by storm and has just embarked on her latest venture.She is the daughter of legendary Australian cricket superstar, Matthew Hayden, and has spent the last year working for Star Sports on their coverage of the Indian Premier League, Channel 7’s horse racing and the GT20 in Canada.The 23-year-old has now made her podcasting debut, launching her own series on Willow TV, entitled Game On with Grace Hayden, and welcomed a very special guest for the first episode.She was joined by her dad’s old team-mate and fellow Aussie cricket legend Adam…
Read 3 minutesIn a quiet village in Mbale, eastern Uganda, a spiritual ritual is underway. Rose Mukite, a longtime witch doctor, shakes calabashes and tosses cowrie shells inside her shrine, calling upon ancestral spirits. Her dry gaze, nothing longer than a minute, feels likes an eternity for her clients. Everyone that visits her relies on her interpretation to know the course of their lives, or crucial part of their existence. Rose Mukite, a longtime witch doctor in Uganda. /CGTN Africa Witchcraft is shunned by many Ugandans, but Mukite and others of her kind, are not short of clients. As Uganda…
Opposite Treasure Hunter, one of four casinos on the same street in Douala, Cameroon’s commercial capital, money changers and motorcycle taxi drivers such as André Ouandji mill around, calling out to potential clients.Ouandji has worked in the area for three years but has not entered the casinos. He prefers to frequent the sports betting shop in his local neighbourhood of Bonabéri.Cameroon has the second-best performing economy in central Africa, but despite this a third of the population live on $2 or less daily and, according to a 2023 survey by the country’s National Statistics Institute, eight in 10 of the…
A road traffic accident involving members of the Tunisian athletics delegation competing in the ongoing CAA U18/U20 African Athletics Championship in Abeokuta has prompted an emergency response and a fresh review of safety protocols by the National Sports Commission (NSC). The incident occurred on Saturday while the athletes were en route from the competition venue to the Games Village. According to a statement issued by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media to the Director General of the NSC, the vehicle involved was not moving under the event’s official safety escort. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, was reported to…
At just 23, the Kenyan fashion student makes history with her curve-celebrating coastal collection at the 2025 Fashanne Awards.LONDON, United Kingdom — Kenyan fashion design student Nicole Tikolo has taken center stage on the UK fashion scene, winning the People’s Choice Award in the Womenswear Design category at the prestigious 2025 Fashanne Awards. Her striking collection, Urembo wa Pwani Swahili for The Beauty of the Coast captivated voters across continents, marking a breakthrough moment for African representation and size-inclusive design on the global stage.At just 23, Tikolo becomes the first Kenyan to earn this accolade at the Fashanne Awards often…
If there’s one thing every traveling nomad knows, it’s that you should do everything you can to make life as easy as possible. And we’re here to help. Check out our roundup of the best apps for digital nomads that’ll make your nomadic journey a breeze. Working remotely means balancing many potentially frustrating things, from booking flights to finding accommodation and staying productive while getting it all done – it’s challenging. It doesn’t have to be, though. We’ve found the 20 top digital travel tools for nomads, guaranteed to make your remote work adventures frustration-free. The 20 Best Digital Nomad…