Africa Travel & Life Mag

22/08/2025

⛰️✨ Leaning into Freetown’s Majesty at G Gate
Where fashion mirrors the mountains. 🇸🇱

Perched on the lush hillsides of Lion Mountain, surrounded by sweeping valleys and peaks, Freetown reveals its quiet power — a city carved into nature, brimming with grace and history.

👗 On the model: A breathtaking full-skirt Kabaslot dress by Frederica Williams, part of her JH Heritage Collection. This handcrafted piece is more than couture — it’s a love letter to Freetown itself. With every hand-cut detail, the dress traces the hills and valleys of the capital, reflecting its layered terrain and timeless beauty.

This is storytelling through fabric — a silhouette that leans into the land, celebrates heritage, and elevates African design.

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21/08/2025

🏘️✨ A Stroll Through Krio Charm on Pademba Road
Where fashion meets heritage in the heart of Freetown 🇸🇱

Wander through Pademba Road, where time stands still among 18th-century wooden homes — each one a living memory of Sierra Leone’s Krio legacy. Built by descendants of freed African-Americans and Afro-Caribbeans, these homes whisper stories of resilience, return, and identity.

📸 On location among the clapboard walls and louvered shutters, our model stuns in a striking 3-piece ensemble from Frederica Williams’ Kabaslot Collection — a cropped jacket, bustier, and flowing pants adorned with cassava leaf-inspired patterns that echo both tradition and bold modern design.

It’s more than a fashion moment — it’s a tribute to Freetown’s layered past and its stylish future.

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20/08/2025

🌊 A Coastal Greeting at Aberdeen Lighthouse
Where fashion flows, rocks rise, and the Atlantic tells stories. 🇸🇱✨

Stroll along the dramatic rock formations of Freetown’s Aberdeen coastline, where the historic lighthouse watches over Sierra Leone’s westernmost tip. Here, amid ocean spray and ancient stone, two stunning models grace the rugged terrain — a seamless fusion of African heritage and high fashion.

📍 Captured near the Aberdeen Lighthouse, Lucy Koroma and Lucinda Esther Bendu bring elegance to the edge of the sea:

👗 Lucy Koroma floats effortlessly across the rocks in silk tie-dye flowy pants and a mini bubu by Swank Couture (Jenneh Amara-Bangali), finished with a Shephor bag from the Hannah Fullah collection — bold, breezy, and unmistakably African.

💚 Lucinda Esther Bendu stuns in an apple-green crop top made from Traditional Country Cloth with gold accents, paired with satin flowy pants (also by Swank Couture) and accessorized with a Shephor handbag — blending tradition with modern flair.

Every step on these timeless rocks tells a new story — of style, strength, and Sierra Leone’s enduring coastal magic.

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19/08/2025

🥘🔥 From Village Roots to Africa's Top Chef
Meet Chef Dieuveil Malonga – the Congolese culinary prodigy redefining African fine dining. 🇨🇬🇷🇼🌍

Celebrated across the culinary world and featured in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Chef Malonga is on a mission to spotlight African ingredients, flavors, and culture like never before. After traveling across 48 African countries, he created Meza Malonga in Kigali — a one-of-a-kind tasting experience that blends heritage with haute cuisine.

💬 “My restaurant is a school, a laboratory for young chefs to innovate with African ingredients and techniques.”
💬 “I bring seeds from everywhere I travel — Jamaica, Brazil, across Africa — to inspire new flavors and preserve our culinary identity.”

From collecting spices on the road to harvesting over 500 ingredients from his personal farm, Chef Malonga is cooking up more than meals — he’s mentoring the next generation of African chefs and changing the narrative of African gastronomy.

✨ Africa Travel and Life Magazine caught up with this visionary chef to explore his roots, inspiration, and bold plans for the future of African cuisine.

🍽️ No fixed menu. No borders. Just 12-14 courses of storytelling through taste — a new country on every plate.

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18/08/2025

🎬✨ Two Legends. One Oceanfront. Endless Stories.

At the stunning RLJ Kendeja Resort in Monrovia, Liberia, with the Atlantic Ocean as their soundtrack, two titans of Nollywood — Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) and Desmond Elliot — sat down with Africa Travel and Life Magazine for a powerful conversation on acting, Africa, and how travel can reshape the continent’s narrative.

From their early days in Warri and Jos to becoming household names across Africa, both actors shared raw reflections:

💬 “I always knew I wanted to be seen,” said RMD. “I didn’t know how, but I was determined to find a path that would lead me to television and film.”
💬 Desmond Elliot added with a smile, “I never thought I’d become an actor. I was just the guy watching Jackie Chan movies in Jos. But one role led to another—and here we are.”

On the topic of African travel, RMD didn’t hold back:
“When non-Africans think of travel in Africa, they think of safaris. But it’s so much more than that. Africa has everything the world has to offer, but the marketing hasn’t been successful.”

Their full conversation is rich with insight, nostalgia, and a deep call to reframe how the world sees Africa.

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15/08/2025

🔥 THE WEEKENDER!
Rapid Fire with Hesta Baker. I asked Nollywood legend Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) where his heart takes him across Africa — and here’s the inside scoop!

❤️ Romance: Botswana’s breathtaking wild escapes
🛍️ Shopping: The vibrant, bustling streets of Lagos
🎭 Cultural: Lagos—where tradition and modernity collide
🌄 Adventure: Kenya’s epic landscapes calling his name
Africa’s diversity, through the eyes of a legend. Where will you go next?

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14/08/2025

Africa Travel and Life Rapid Fire with Desmond Elliot! 🔥 With Hesta Baker, Publisher – Africa Travel and Life Magazine

Lights, camera… passport! I caught up with Nollywood royalty Desmond Elliot, and here’s where he escapes across Africa:
❤️ Romance? He’s got hearts in Zanzibar!
🛍️ Shopping? Nothing beats South Africa’s style & swagger!
🎭 Culture? It’s Naija all the way, baby!
⛰️ Adventure? You guessed it — Nigeria thrills him every time!
This actor-director-travel lover is proof that Africa has it all.

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13/08/2025

SEYCHELLES: WHERE PARADISE LINGERS

Seychelles is more than just a destination—it’s a feeling that stays with you. Swim through vibrant marine life, stroll through serene botanical gardens, and sink your feet into granite-strewn beaches that look like dreams. Whether it’s romance under the stars or soul-soothing solitude, Seychelles exceeds every expectation. 🌺🌌
Ready to fall in love?

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12/08/2025

🌆 Coming Soon: A Powerful Conversation with Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr 🌿🌍

Perched on the rooftop of Freetown’s City Hall, overlooking the glistening Atlantic and the city’s lush green hills, Africa Travel and Life sat down with a true force of nature—Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr.

From planting over 1.2 million trees to transforming lives through job creation and sustainable growth, she’s not just leading Freetown—she’s redefining it. 🇸🇱✨
Her story is one of vision, resilience, and a deep-rooted love for her city.
And trust us—you’ll want to hear every word.

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12/08/2025

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11/08/2025

The 2025 Zeitz MOCAA’s Annual Gala in Cape Town was a night of art, glamour, and celebration. The evening featured a red-carpet arrival, a private champagne reception, and an exquisite Ocular Lounge dinner. The highlight? The Zeitz MOCAA Honorary Award, honoring visionary artist Otobong Nkanga.

Fresh off her historic Venice Biennale 2026 curator announcement, paid tribute to Nkanga’s artistic impact.

’s electrifying performance set the stage for a Don Julio after-party, where ’s gqom set kept everyone dancing.
Congrats to the Zeitz team!

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