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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" > <channel> <title>See Africa Today</title> <atom:link href="https://seeafricatoday.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com</link> <description>Welcome</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 09:55:02 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3</generator> <image> <url>https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-Artboard-30-1-32x32.png</url> <title>See Africa Today</title> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height></image> <item> <title>8 Countries You Should Visit for Unforgettable Family Wildlife Holidays</title> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/family-wildlife-holidays/</link> <comments>https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/family-wildlife-holidays/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[See Africa Today]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 09:55:02 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Adventure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safaris In Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category> <category><![CDATA[India]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[South Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Thailand]]></category> <category><![CDATA[United States of America]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wildlife]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seeafricatoday.com/?p=36953</guid> <description><![CDATA[Planning to spend quality time with your family? If you are planning to spend more time with your loved ones and family you can head out for outdoor expeditions that would allow you to bond as you travel. Family wildlife holidays can provide you with all the fun and adventure that you seek as you […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Planning to spend quality time with your family? If you are planning to spend more time with your loved ones and family you can head out for outdoor expeditions that would allow you to bond as you travel. Family wildlife holidays can provide you with all the fun and adventure that you seek as you explore different geographies and nature around you. While Africa is the first country that comes to mind when thinking of wildlife many countries can help you make the most of your family holidays.</p><p>Choosing the right destination for <a href="https://www.wildfoottravel.com/experiences/family" target="_blank" rel="noopener">family wildlife holidays</a> can make a difference. Hence, you must be clear about the choices you make and how you would want to spend time with your family. You can either make your custom itinerary or let the experts help you with curating a holiday for you. However, in any case, you will still need to decide what destination you should pick based on what you prefer.</p><h2>Best Places for Family Wildlife Holidays</h2><p>Here are 8 countries that you can choose from for an unforgettable family wildlife trip.</p><h3>Costa Rica</h3><div id="attachment_36955" style="width: 1510px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36955" class="size-full wp-image-36955" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Costa-Rica-Safari.jpg" alt="family wildlife holidays" width="1500" height="938" title="8 Countries You Should Visit for Unforgettable Family Wildlife Holidays 1" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Costa-Rica-Safari.jpg 1500w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Costa-Rica-Safari-300x188.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Costa-Rica-Safari-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Costa-Rica-Safari-768x480.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Costa-Rica-Safari-810x507.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Costa-Rica-Safari-1140x713.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Costa-Rica-Safari-150x94.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36955" class="wp-caption-text">A wildlife Safari in Costa Rica. Photo/</p></div><p>Known for its biodiversity Costa Rica remains one of the top choices for families who want to optimize their limited holiday period. Over the years, Costa Rica has remained one of the best places where families can explore nature and even do more outdoor activities. <a href="https://www.visitcostarica.com/en/costa-rica/things-to-do/birdwatching" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bird watching in Costa Rica</a> is quite popular and therefore you can bring in your binoculars to see some of the best resident and migratory birds. With 28 national parks, Costa Rica can provide you with excellent sightings to make your family holiday memorable. You can do many more outdoor adventures and explore the pristine beaches that offer you a great way to unwind and relax.</p><h3>South Africa</h3><p>If you have never been on a wildlife tour before with your family you should try South Africa. This is one of the leading destinations that would offer you a unique combination of convenience, comfort and beautiful nature. With excellent connectivity and plenty of hotels and accommodations, you can enjoy a memorable wildlife holiday here with your family. As you holiday you can explore some of the <a href="https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-national-parks-south-africa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best national parks in South Africa</a> like Kruger National Park and Pilanesberg National Park. These parks provide you with sightings of Africa’s Big Five and other local animals and birds. South Africa is also a great destination for those who are interested in birds, butterflies and marine wildlife.</p><h3>India</h3><div id="attachment_36956" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36956" class="size-full wp-image-36956" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tiger-India.jpg" alt="family wildlife holidays" width="1280" height="800" title="8 Countries You Should Visit for Unforgettable Family Wildlife Holidays 2" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tiger-India.jpg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tiger-India-300x188.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tiger-India-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tiger-India-768x480.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tiger-India-810x506.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tiger-India-1140x713.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tiger-India-150x94.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36956" class="wp-caption-text">A Tiger in India. Photo/</p></div><p>Asia has remained one of the top continents for wildlife enthusiasts and India in particular is a top-notch destination for family wildlife trips. Over the years, India has attracted many wildlife enthusiasts and families who visit the country for its range of national parks. If you are into tigers you can have a great time exploring more than 50 tiger reserves in India including Tadoba National Park, Sunderban Tiger Reserve and Kanha Tiger Reserve. When you are heading out with your family you would also want to spend more quality time and India offers all the options you prefer. With a diverse Indian cuisine, shopping choices and a range of culture and traditions you can have a great time exploring wildlife in India.</p><h3>Canada</h3><p>If you are looking for sophistication, comfort and convenience Canada is one of the best places on the planet where you can head for wildlife holidays with your family. With more than 30 national parks you can explore these <a href="https://10best.usatoday.com/interests/outdoor-adventures/these-are-the-best-places-in-canada-for-seeing-wildlife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wildlife parks in Canada</a> at your pace. This allows you to head out for outdoor adventures as well like hiking and mountain biking. Canada also offers you spectacular scenery like no other and if you are into photography you can find some stunning panoramic landscapes that you can capture in your camera. The country is also ideal for food lovers who want to explore the local Canadian cuisine.</p><h3>Botswana</h3><div id="attachment_12866" style="width: 1267px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12866" class="size-full wp-image-12866" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Safari-in-Botswana.jpg" alt="Tourist watching an elephant in Botswana" width="1257" height="835" title="8 Countries You Should Visit for Unforgettable Family Wildlife Holidays 3" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Safari-in-Botswana.jpg 1257w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Safari-in-Botswana-300x199.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Safari-in-Botswana-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Safari-in-Botswana-768x510.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Safari-in-Botswana-810x538.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Safari-in-Botswana-1140x757.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Safari-in-Botswana-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1257px) 100vw, 1257px" /><p id="caption-attachment-12866" class="wp-caption-text">Tourist watching an elephant crossing a river in the Chobe National Park in Botswana, Africa; Concept for travel safari and travel in Africa</p></div><p>Located right next to South Africa, Botswana is a great place for families looking for a luxurious wildlife holiday in Africa. Over the years, Botswana has attracted people who want to explore the rugged African landscape without compromising on luxury and convenience. With excellent national parks and game reserves you can have a great time with your loved ones. You can also look out for various bushwalking activities, mokoro rides, kayaking activities and even helicopter rides here. While you are here with your family you can explore the magnificent Okavango Delta where you can spot Africa’s Big Five and many other mammals and birds.</p><h3>United States of America</h3><p>One of the best places where you can head for wildlife holidays with your family is the United States of America. This is where you can travel through different states and explore a huge list of national parks in the USA. Some of the top national parks in the USA like Acadia National Park, Olympic National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park provide you with different landscapes, mammals and birds. The United States of America can also provide you with additional wildlife museums and places where kids can learn so much about nature and therefore this can be a great destination for a wholesome family adventure.</p><h3>Thailand</h3><p>Like Costa Rica, most people visit the best beaches in Thailand where they can relax and unwind. However, Thailand is also a great place for family wildlife experiences that are hard to find elsewhere. This Asian country has more than 100 national parks that you can choose from and this means that you can decide how you want to spend your time here. The best part about these national parks is that you can do more outdoor activities here like hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and zip lining. This would ensure that you can have a great time with your loved ones and enjoy your wildlife tour. While you are in Thailand you can savor the delicious Thai cuisine which can add to the overall experience.</p><h3>Kenya</h3><div id="attachment_36915" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36915" class="size-full wp-image-36915" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Giraffes.jpg" alt="tourism in east africa" width="1280" height="720" title="8 Countries You Should Visit for Unforgettable Family Wildlife Holidays 4" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Giraffes.jpg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Giraffes-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Giraffes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Giraffes-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Giraffes-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Giraffes-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Giraffes-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36915" class="wp-caption-text">Giraffes at Ammboseli National Park in Kenya. Photo/LinkedIn</p></div><p>Last but not least, Kenya is a sure hit when it comes to enjoying wildlife holidays with family members. Kenya has always been among the favourites and if you are looking for a traditional safari holiday you can choose Kenya. Known for Masai Mara Wildlife Reserve you can have a great time exploring the predators and animals here. With excellent national parks like Amboseli National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park, you can have fun when you are with your loved ones. Kenya is also ideal for families who want to relax and enjoy a lazy day. On the other hand, you can look for luxurious activities like helicopter rides and air ballooning trips that provide you with an unforgettable aerial view of the plains.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/family-wildlife-holidays/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Cheruiyot Kirui’s History as Bravest Mt Everest Kenyan Climber</title> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/mt-everest-kenyan-climber/</link> <comments>https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/mt-everest-kenyan-climber/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teresa Mwangi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 10:37:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Adventure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cheruiyot Kirui]]></category> <category><![CDATA[HImalayas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kenyan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mountain Climbing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mt Everest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nepal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tenzing Norgay]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seeafricatoday.com/?p=36943</guid> <description><![CDATA[The late Kenyan-born mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui is the man behind the global wave of Mt Everest Kenyan climber. Kirui took his last breath while doing what he loved most; summiting. However, the gruelling nature of Mt Everest in the Himalayas gave him eternal rest but shocked of the world. His passing on triggered a fierce […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The late <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/naomi-ogutu/">Kenyan-born</a> mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui is the man behind the global wave of Mt Everest Kenyan climber. Kirui took his last breath while doing what he loved most; summiting. However, the gruelling nature of Mt Everest in the Himalayas gave him eternal rest but shocked of the world.</p><p>His passing on triggered a fierce debate across Kenyan socials as some praised his heroism in attempting to summit Mt Everest without supplemental oxygen. Others though, termed it an intentional journey of no return. All considered, Kirui breathed his last doing what he loved most; <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/gaudance-lekule-mt-kilimanjaro/">mountain climbing</a>.</p><h2>Who Was Mt Everest Kenyan Climber?</h2><p>Mt Everest Kenyan climber, Cheruiyot Kirui <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/yonas-alemu-lovegrass-ethiopia/">was a banker by profession</a>, working with the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB). His biggest dream was to summit Mt Everest standing at 8,848.86 metres above sea level without supplemental oxygen. Kirui kept his followers on Instagram abreast with his <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/worst-places-to-live-in-africa/">daring escapade</a> in the Himalayas. But he went radio silent and missing on Wednesday, May 22 only to be found lifeless the following day.</p><div id="attachment_36945" style="width: 1300px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36945" class="size-full wp-image-36945" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cheruiyot-Kirui-2.jpeg" alt="mt everest kenyan climber" width="1290" height="831" title="Cheruiyot Kirui’s History as Bravest Mt Everest Kenyan Climber 5" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cheruiyot-Kirui-2.jpeg 1290w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cheruiyot-Kirui-2-300x193.jpeg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cheruiyot-Kirui-2-1024x660.jpeg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cheruiyot-Kirui-2-768x495.jpeg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cheruiyot-Kirui-2-810x522.jpeg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cheruiyot-Kirui-2-1140x734.jpeg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cheruiyot-Kirui-2-150x97.jpeg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36945" class="wp-caption-text">The late Kenyan-born mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui</p></div><p>He was together with a Nepali guide, Nawang Sherpa at the Everest’s death zone – 8,000 metres, just below the summit point. Sherpa’s body was still missing by the time of publishing this article. According to the <a href="https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/kenyan-climbers-body-found-three-others-feared-dead-on-everest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Himalayan Times</a>, the deceased Kenyan banker lost contact with Bishop Rock where he was. A search rescue by Seven Summit Treks discovered his body beneath the summit.</p><p>Everest hardly supports human life at higher elevations, and most mountaineers require additional oxygen above 7,000 meters to survive. Beyond 8,000 metres, mountaineers without supplemental oxygen enter the infamous zone of death. The air becomes exceedingly thin, the temperature drops to below freezing, and the strong winds make it harder to summit. So strong are the winds that they could sweep a human being away from the mountain. This zone is also prone to avalanches.</p><p>The greatest risk that the Mt Everest Kenyan climber faced was developing high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) caused by oxygen starvation to the brain. It leads to brain swelling and haziness. Aware of the risk of failing to have supplemental oxygen, Kirui armed himself with medicine to battle any of these conditions. He had dexamethasone, nifedipine and acetaminophen among others but he never made it.</p><div id="attachment_36946" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36946" class="size-full wp-image-36946" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kirui-Cheruiyot.png" alt="mt everest kenyan climber" width="1200" height="675" title="Cheruiyot Kirui’s History as Bravest Mt Everest Kenyan Climber 6" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kirui-Cheruiyot.png 1200w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kirui-Cheruiyot-300x169.png 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kirui-Cheruiyot-1024x576.png 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kirui-Cheruiyot-768x432.png 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kirui-Cheruiyot-810x456.png 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kirui-Cheruiyot-1140x641.png 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kirui-Cheruiyot-150x84.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36946" class="wp-caption-text">The late Kenyan-born mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui attempted to summit Mt Everest. Photo/TV47</p></div><h3>How Much Do You Need to Climb Mt Everest?</h3><p>Kirui had a budget of $50,860 (roughly Ksh7 million) for his daring adventure. The cost covers his full trip with <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/does-flight-booking-in-incognito-mode-work/">air tickets</a> from Kenya to the Himalayas located on the border of China and Nepal. Further, the cost of hiring a mountain guide, climbing fee ($10,000) supplemental oxygen tank, tents and food among other things.</p><p>Unfortunately, he did not consider having supplemental oxygen. He explained in one of his Instagram posts that he would only climb to the summit without supplemental oxygen to know the limits of his body. He did but never reached the summit.</p><h2>Who is the Famous Climber of Mount Everest?</h2><p>The unsuccessful Mt Everest Kenyan climber sought to break a record by <a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tenzing-Norgay" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tenzing Norgay (Tibet) and Edmund Hillary</a> (New Zealand). The duo became the world’s first to ever summit Mt Everest where they spent 15 minutes on May 29, 1953. Many Indians and Nepalese Norgay a mythical after summitting the world’s highest mountain. Among his numerous honours were the Star of Nepal and the George Medal from Britain.</p><p>On the other hand, Hillary had no idea how much praise he would receive after the epic climb. He was knighted in London shortly after the expedition in 1953. Subsequently, he was appointed as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Nepal, and India from 1985 until 1988. Hillary received a great deal of additional recognition over the years, including the Order of the Garter in 1995. But throughout it all, he remained quite humble. His primary concern became the well-being of Nepal’s Himalayan people, particularly the Sherpas.</p><div id="attachment_36947" style="width: 2184px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36947" class="size-full wp-image-36947" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mt-Everest.jpg" alt="mt everest kenyan climber" width="2174" height="1557" title="Cheruiyot Kirui’s History as Bravest Mt Everest Kenyan Climber 7" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mt-Everest.jpg 2174w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mt-Everest-300x215.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mt-Everest-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mt-Everest-768x550.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mt-Everest-1536x1100.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mt-Everest-2048x1467.jpg 2048w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mt-Everest-810x580.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mt-Everest-1140x816.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mt-Everest-150x107.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 2174px) 100vw, 2174px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36947" class="wp-caption-text">Mt Everest in the Himalayas. Photo/Adventure Alternative</p></div><h2>Is Doug’s Body Still on Everest?</h2><p>There are conflicting reports about Doug Hansen and Andy Harris’ bodies being found at the Everests. Some reports indicate that their bodies have never been found while others cite that they were found in 2005 by an expedition group. They were victims of the 1996 Mt Everest disaster that killed eight mountain climbers descending from the summit. A blizzard swept them away.</p><p>In 2016, National Geographic reported that less than 200 people reached the summit of Everest without using supplemental oxygen. Based on data from the Himalayan Database, as of January 2024, 217 people lost their lives while trying to climb Mount Everest from the Nepal side—the most common route. Another 110 people also lost their lives from the Tibet side.</p><p>The analysis is that 60% of the deaths from the Nepal side involved 130 climbers who did not use supplementary oxygen. On the Tibet side, 48 people who did not use supplemental oxygen perished, accounting for 44% of the overall deaths reported here.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/mt-everest-kenyan-climber/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>10 Best African Artists to Collaborate With</title> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/best-african-artists-to-collaborate-with/</link> <comments>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/best-african-artists-to-collaborate-with/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Abraham Odhiambo]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 08:43:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[African Music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[African Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[African music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Burna Boy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Davido]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diamond Platnumz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fally Ipupa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Innoss B]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Koffi Olomide]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Master KG]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sauti Sol]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sho Madjozi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Yemi Alade]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seeafricatoday.com/?p=36938</guid> <description><![CDATA[Who are the best African artists to collaborate with? African artists like Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid have made a name for themselves in the global music scene. Their groundbreaking tracks have crossed the borders of the African continent and captured the hearts of music fans worldwide. Besides releasing one banger after another, they’ve also […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who are the best African artists to collaborate with? African artists like <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/burna-boy-concert-usa/">Burna Boy</a>, Davido and Wizkid have made a name for themselves in the <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/most-talked-about-african-artists-2024/">global music scene</a>. Their groundbreaking tracks have crossed the borders of the <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/5-coldest-countries-in-africa/">African continent</a> and captured the hearts of music fans worldwide.</p><p>Besides releasing one banger after another, they’ve also worked with various artists from Europe and America who are considered the biggest names in the music world at the moment. If you’re already an established name or an upcoming artist looking to get the attention of music fans from Africa and beyond, here are the best <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/most-talked-about-african-artists-2024/">African artists</a> to collaborate with.</p><h2>Best African Artists to Collaborate With</h2><h3><strong>1. Burna Boy</strong></h3><div id="attachment_27550" style="width: 2570px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27550" class="size-full wp-image-27550" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Burna-Boy-5.jpg" alt="Burna Boy " width="2560" height="1707" title="10 Best African Artists to Collaborate With 8" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Burna-Boy-5.jpg 2560w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Burna-Boy-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Burna-Boy-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Burna-Boy-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Burna-Boy-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Burna-Boy-5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Burna-Boy-5-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Burna-Boy-5-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Burna-Boy-5-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><p id="caption-attachment-27550" class="wp-caption-text">Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy at a past concert. Photo/ Capital News.</p></div><p>Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, better known by music fans as Burna Boy, is one of the best African artists to collaborate with. The Nigerian has been on the music scene for several years, releasing big tracks such as ‘Ye’, ‘Anybody’, ‘On The Low’, ‘Last Last’ and ‘For My Hand’. Burna Boy has also worked with foreign artists such as Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Beyonce, IDK and Stormzy, among others.</p><h3><strong>2. Davido </strong></h3><p>Davido is regarded as one of the <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/fela-kuti-legacy/">top Afrobeat</a> artists of the 21st century. Considering the fact that he is well known all over the world, Davido is one of those artists every upcoming and even some established musicians would be dreaming of collaborating with. The 31-year-old is also one of the richest musicians from Africa having been in the game for a long time hence making a lot of money.</p><h3><strong>3. Yemi Alade </strong></h3><p>The first female on our list of best African artists to collaborate with is Yemi Alade. The Nigerian has been releasing one banger after another since hitting the airwaves with the single ‘Johnny’ in 2013. Yemi sings not only in English but also in French, Swahili, Portuguese and local Nigerian languages such as Igbo, Pidgin and Yoruba. Her music is a mixture of Afropop, pop, highlife, R&B and Dancehall.</p><div id="attachment_19603" style="width: 1441px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19603" class="size-full wp-image-19603" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yemi-Alade.jpg" alt="Yemi Alade" width="1431" height="897" title="10 Best African Artists to Collaborate With 9" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yemi-Alade.jpg 1431w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yemi-Alade-300x188.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yemi-Alade-1024x642.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yemi-Alade-768x481.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yemi-Alade-810x508.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yemi-Alade-1140x715.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yemi-Alade-150x94.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1431px) 100vw, 1431px" /><p id="caption-attachment-19603" class="wp-caption-text">Yemi Alade. Photo/ Yemi Alade/Instagram</p></div><h3><strong>4. Sauti Sol</strong></h3><p>Sauti Sol is undoubtedly the best music band in Eastern Africa. Initially, a cappella group, Sauti Sol soon began releasing big tunes that made waves in Kenya. The group of four then crossed the borders and have since worked with artists such as Ali Kiba, Yemi Alade, <a href="https://mdundo.com/a/186056" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patoranking</a> and Burna Boy. Some of their hit songs include ‘Kuliko Jana’, ‘Midnight Train’, ‘Suzanna’, ‘Short N Sweet’, ‘Unconditionally Bae’, ‘Melanin’ and ‘Africa’.</p><h3><strong>5. Diamond Platnumz </strong></h3><p>Born Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, Diamond Platnumz is one of the biggest artists in East and <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1746087-d479990-r814856040-Dzanga_Sangha_Reserve-Bayanga_Sangha_Mbaere_Prefecture.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Central Africa</a>. If you’re looking to get the attention of music lovers from those two parts of the continent then Diamond is the man to collaborate with. Despite singing most of the time in Swahili, he also has influence in West and <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/top-3-hotel-resorts-in-southern-africa/">Southern Africa</a>. He has worked with legendary musicians such as Koffi Olomide, Fally Ipupa, Rick Ross and P-Square. Some of his hit songs include ‘Waah’, ‘Enjoy’, ‘Zuwena’ and ‘Nitarejea.</p><h3><strong>6. Sho Madjozi</strong></h3><p>You can’t talk about South African artists and not mention Sho Madjozi. Currently 32 years old, Madjozi has already made a name for herself and is respected and adored by music fans at the same time. With big hits released over the years, she is one of the best African artists to collaborate with.</p><div id="attachment_36554" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36554" class="size-full wp-image-36554" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sho-Madjozie.jpg" alt="Sho Madjozi" width="1000" height="666" title="10 Best African Artists to Collaborate With 10" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sho-Madjozie.jpg 1000w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sho-Madjozie-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sho-Madjozie-768x511.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sho-Madjozie-810x539.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sho-Madjozie-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36554" class="wp-caption-text">Sho Madjozi. Photo/ SowetanLIVE.</p></div><h3><strong>7. Master KG</strong></h3><p>Master KG is another <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/south-african-new-year/">South African artist</a> worth working with. The 28-year-old is best known for the hit song ‘Jerusalema’ but has also released several amazing tracks such as ‘Waya Waya’, ‘Kude’, ‘Skeleton Move’ and ‘Keneilwe’.</p><h3><strong>8. Innoss B</strong></h3><p>Innocent Didace Balume, better known as <a href="https://www.wfp.org/news/musician-innossb-partners-wfp-advocate-nutrition-and-education-democratic-republic-congo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Innoss B</a>, is a singer, dancer, songwriter and philanthropist. He is one of the most successful Congolese and African artists, something which can be proven by the fact that he has worked with other big names in the music industry such as Akon, Koffi Olomide and Diamond Platnumz.</p><h3><strong>9. Koffi Olomide</strong></h3><div id="attachment_35526" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-35526" class="size-full wp-image-35526" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Koffi-Return.jpg" alt="koffi olomide" width="1200" height="800" title="10 Best African Artists to Collaborate With 11" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Koffi-Return.jpg 1200w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Koffi-Return-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Koffi-Return-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Koffi-Return-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Koffi-Return-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Koffi-Return-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Koffi-Return-600x400.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Koffi-Return-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p id="caption-attachment-35526" class="wp-caption-text">Koffi Olomide. Photo/ Hivisasa.</p></div><p>Next of the best African artists to collaborate with is <a href="https://sheleadsafrica.org/koffi-olomide-misadventures/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Koffi Olomide</a>. Despite being from the older generation, he is still respected and listened to by young music fans, which has seen him work with artists ruling the music scene in the modern world.</p><h3><strong>10. Fally Ipupa </strong></h3><p>If you love listening to Congolese songs then you must have heard hits such as ‘Maria PM’, ‘Mayday’, ‘Eloko Oyo’ and ‘Service’. These are some of Fally’s most-known songs and have garnered millions of views on YouTube and Spotify. The 46-year-old is well respected in Africa and beyond and has collaborated with famous artists such as Diamond Platnumz and Koffi Olomide.</p><div id="attachment_36940" style="width: 1510px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36940" class="size-full wp-image-36940" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fally-Ipupa.webp" alt="Fally Ipupa " width="1500" height="1004" title="10 Best African Artists to Collaborate With 12" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fally-Ipupa.webp 1500w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fally-Ipupa-300x201.webp 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fally-Ipupa-1024x685.webp 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fally-Ipupa-768x514.webp 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fally-Ipupa-810x542.webp 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fally-Ipupa-1140x763.webp 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fally-Ipupa-150x100.webp 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36940" class="wp-caption-text">Fally Ipupa. Photo/ OkayAfrica.</p></div><h2><strong>Who Is the Most Recognized Artist in Africa?</strong></h2><p>Hailing from Nigeria, Burna Boy has become one of the most iconic figures in the Afro-fusion genre of music. Having done collaborations with top artists from outside Africa in recent years, he is arguably the most recognized artist in the continent.</p><h2><strong>Who Is the Finest Musician in Africa in 2024?</strong></h2><ol><li>Burna Boy</li><li>Die Antwoord</li><li>Wizkid</li><li>Rema</li><li>Diamond Platnumz</li><li>Master KG</li><li>Tekno Miles</li><li>P-Square</li></ol><h2><strong>Who Is the Most Followed African Artist on Instagram?</strong></h2><p>Davido currently leads the way as the most-followed artist on Instagram with more than 29 million followers as of the time of writing. He has defeated the likes of Wizkid, who currently has 19 million followers, and Burna Boy whose active followers are 17 million.</p><h2><strong>Who Is the Bigger Artist in Africa?</strong></h2><p>The self-acclaimed African giant, Burna Boy, is arguably the most successful and influential African artists of the modern era. His influence has grown over the years and he is currently known in many countries outside Africa.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/best-african-artists-to-collaborate-with/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>10 Most Talked About African Artists 2024</title> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/most-talked-about-african-artists-2024/</link> <comments>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/most-talked-about-african-artists-2024/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[See Africa Today]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 07:59:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[African Music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2024 BET Awards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[African]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Burna Boy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Davido]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diamond Platnumz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Grammy Awards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Met Gala]]></category> <category><![CDATA[music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sauti Sol]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tiwa Savage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tyla]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seeafricatoday.com/?p=36929</guid> <description><![CDATA[South Africa and Nigeria top the list of the most talked about African artists 2024. The African music scene continues to explode with rich and tantalizing sounds but there is more putting them in the spotlight. Concert tickets for shows abroad by African artists are selling out and streaming numbers are skyrocketing. Nominations for prizes […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>South Africa and Nigeria top the list of the most talked about African artists 2024. The African music scene continues to explode with rich and tantalizing sounds but there is more putting them in the spotlight.</p><p>Concert tickets for shows abroad by African artists are selling out and streaming numbers are skyrocketing. Nominations for prizes continue to stream in, spanning from <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/fela-kuti-legacy/">Afrobeats</a> to <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/amapiano-clubs-in-cape-town/">Amapiano</a> and beyond. This article interrogates which African musicians are making waves in 2024!</p><h2>Top 10 Most Talked About African Artists 2024</h2><p>Talent and love all feature predominantly in this list. Here are the top artists putting Africa on the map.</p><h3>Tems</h3><p>Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist continues to make waves in Africa’s music industry. After winning the coveted Grammy in 2023 during its 65<sup>th</sup> edition; Tems earned a BET Award 2024 nomination under Video Director of The Year as she gears up to release her debut album “Born in the Wild.”</p><div id="attachment_36931" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36931" class="size-full wp-image-36931" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tems.jpg" alt="most talked about african artists 2024" width="1200" height="797" title="10 Most Talked About African Artists 2024 13" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tems.jpg 1200w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tems-300x199.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tems-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tems-768x510.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tems-810x538.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tems-1140x757.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tems-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36931" class="wp-caption-text">Nigerian Afrcbeats artists Tems. Photo/</p></div><p>The “Me & U” hitmaker stormed Nigeria’s Afrobeat scene with her feature on ‘Essence’ by Wizkid off his ‘Made in Lagos’ album. ‘Essence’ is among Nigeria’s most streamed songs on various music streaming platforms.</p><h3>Burna Boy</h3><p>Burna Boy is no stranger to making Africa great through music and this year is no different. He was listed as one of the most influential persons in 2024 by <a href="https://time.com/6964163/burna-boy-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TIME magazine</a> thereby making him the most talked about African artists 2024.</p><p>The ‘Tried, Trusted & Approved’ hitmaker appeared alongside celebrated Hollywood actress Taraji P. Henson, footballer Jenni Hermoso and Ugandan Frank Mugisha in TIME Magazine’s 21<sup>st</sup> Edition.</p><p>The magazine which commands international repute honours icons in the entertainment, arts, fashion, activism and politic. In addition, he earned a BET Award 2024 nomination. The organizers stated that the Nigerian has kept Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat lineage alive and has given it an international appeal. His astuteness in music is now inspiring generations of young artists.</p><h3>Ayra Starr</h3><div id="attachment_36936" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36936" class="size-full wp-image-36936" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ayra-Starr-3.jpg" alt="most talked about african artists 2024" width="1280" height="720" title="10 Most Talked About African Artists 2024 14" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ayra-Starr-3.jpg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ayra-Starr-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ayra-Starr-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ayra-Starr-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ayra-Starr-3-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ayra-Starr-3-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ayra-Starr-3-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36936" class="wp-caption-text">Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Ayra Starr. Photo/YouTube/Wi Link</p></div><p>The ‘Rush’ singer is still not done with serving the world great music and she is also a 2024 BET nominee under the Best Artist category. Her star shone bright with the release of ‘Rush’ and every other hit thereafter, adding to her fame.</p><h3>Tyla</h3><p>Her <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/tyla-met-gala-sand-dress/">MET Gala 2024 sand dress</a> makes Tyla among the most talked about African artists 2024 so far. The sand dress is definitely <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/best-restaurants-in-nairobi-for-couples/">a stylish</a> statement that you won’t soon forget. She made African dress even more fashionable. She was able to realize her imaginative ensemble for her first Met Gala thanks to Balmain. The designer of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing, drew great inspiration for this ensemble. In order to push boundaries, he set out to build an amazing temporary design.</p><div id="attachment_36930" style="width: 2570px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36930" class="size-full wp-image-36930" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Getty-scaled.jpg" alt="most talked about african artists 2024" width="2560" height="1706" title="10 Most Talked About African Artists 2024 15" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Getty-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Getty-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Getty-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Getty-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Getty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Getty-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Getty-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Getty-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Getty-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36930" class="wp-caption-text">South African singer Tyla. Photo/Getty IMages</p></div><p>Adding to her fame this year, the ‘Water’ hitmaker won her first Grammy Award in 2024 riding on the wave of her globally viral song “Water.” Before the dust settled on the gala and the Grammy, Tyla was named as a nominee for BET 2024 under the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist category.</p><h3>Tyler ICU</h3><p>Tyler ICU’s production prowess in the rapidly expanding Amapiano genre has propelled him to stardom in 2024. With his infectious sounds and partnerships with well-known artists like <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/south-african-musicians/">DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small</a>, he is leading the charge in this trend. His reputation as a rising talent is further cemented by his nomination for the Best New International Act BET Award.</p><h3>Davido</h3><p>Davido is not new to fame and his listing among the most talked about African artists 2024 is expected. He is still riding high on the fame that his top-charting single ‘Unavailable’ brought with it. Taken off his ‘Timeless’ album, the hit featuring Musa Keys streamed most on Spotify.</p><h3>Tiwa Savage</h3><div id="attachment_36937" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36937" class="size-full wp-image-36937" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tiwa-Savage.jpg" alt="most talked about african artists 2024" width="1280" height="720" title="10 Most Talked About African Artists 2024 16" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tiwa-Savage.jpg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tiwa-Savage-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tiwa-Savage-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tiwa-Savage-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tiwa-Savage-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tiwa-Savage-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tiwa-Savage-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36937" class="wp-caption-text">Tiwa Savage. Photo/YouTube</p></div><p><a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/tiwa-savage-music-career/">Tiwa Savage</a> is the queen of surprises. This year, she pulled a big one with her 2021 EP ‘Water & Garri.’ She transformed her concept for a video album from <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/20/world/video/nigerian-singer-star-tiwa-savage-reveals-journey-to-take-water-and-garri-from-ep-to-feature-film" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this album into a full-length film</a>. Yet, she maintains a meek attitude which inspires a lot of people to stay humble all through.</p><h3>Diamond Platnumz</h3><p>The ‘Jeje’ singer won the East African Entertainment Awards’ “Overall Hit Maker of the Year” title this year. Besides this, his love intrigues with Zuchu – his star artist girlfriend – has made him famous this far.</p><h3>Bien Aime Baraza (Sauti Sol)</h3><p>Following the release of his debut solo album <em>‘Alusa Why Are You Topless?’ </em>Bien earns a spot in the most talked about African artists 2024. He has successfully delivered mindblowing concerts in Europe this year and he appears to be the most successful solo artist after Sauti Sol’s hiatus.</p><h3>Asake</h3><p>Asake’s rise in the Nigerian music industry is phenomenal. He was nominated for the Grammys but didn’t win and he never gives up. The ‘Only Me’ singer doesn’t shy from telling his dream which is winning a Grammy Award as the ultimate prize in his music career.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/most-talked-about-african-artists-2024/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>3 Things Needed to Boost Tourism in East Africa</title> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/tourism-in-east-africa/</link> <comments>https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/tourism-in-east-africa/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teresa Mwangi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 07:14:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Destinations]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Eastern Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category> <category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Maasai mara]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rwanda]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tanzania]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tourism]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uganda]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seeafricatoday.com/?p=36914</guid> <description><![CDATA[Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda are the heartbeat of tourism in East Africa, a vital component of the region’s economy. It accounts for a substantial contribution to employment, tax revenues, hard currency profits, and overall revenue generation. Regional and global tourism industry is still recovering. Numbers are increasing after COVID-19 and they are expected to […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda are the heartbeat of tourism in East Africa, a vital component of the region’s economy. It accounts for a substantial contribution to employment, tax revenues, hard currency profits, and overall revenue generation. Regional and global tourism industry is still recovering. Numbers are increasing after COVID-19 and they are expected to surpass those from 2019 by December 2024. Still, East Africa’s profits and visitor arrivals are lower than those of other <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/africa-as-a-tourist-destination/">leading African tourist destinations</a> such as Morocco, Egypt and <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/kenya-south-africa-road-trip/">South Africa</a>. Therefore, East African countries are prioritizing the sector in ensuring that they realize its full potential and spur economic growth.</p><h2>Is Tourism in East Africa Popular?</h2><p>As mentioned above, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda run the show that is tourism in East Africa. This region is home to some of the continent’s most stunning natural landmarks and a wide variety of fauna. Each country has distinctive travel spots that bring in millions of tourists every year.</p><div id="attachment_20209" style="width: 1710px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-20209" class="size-full wp-image-20209" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maasai-Mara-National-Reserve.jpg" alt="Maasai Mara national reserve" width="1700" height="850" title="3 Things Needed to Boost Tourism in East Africa 17" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maasai-Mara-National-Reserve.jpg 1700w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maasai-Mara-National-Reserve-300x150.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maasai-Mara-National-Reserve-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maasai-Mara-National-Reserve-768x384.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maasai-Mara-National-Reserve-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maasai-Mara-National-Reserve-810x405.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maasai-Mara-National-Reserve-1140x570.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maasai-Mara-National-Reserve-150x75.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px" /><p id="caption-attachment-20209" class="wp-caption-text">Maasai Mara national . Photo/Discover Africa Safaris</p></div><p>For instance, Kenya has some of the most popular destinations among them:</p><ul><li>Masai Mara National Reserve</li><li>Amboseli National Reserve</li><li>Tsavo National Park</li></ul><p>These are among many others with scenic landscapes and spectacular wildlife. Popular <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/boat-trip-uganda/">destinations in Uganda</a> include the following:</p><ul><li>Bwindi Impenetrable National Park</li><li>Kibale National Park</li><li>Murchison Falls National Park</li><li>Queen Elizabeth National Park</li></ul><p>These destinations are famous for their rich biodiversity and unique experiences like <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293829-d6686686-Reviews-Gorilla_Trek_Africa-Kigali_Kigali_Province.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">gorilla trekking</a>. In Rwanda, the following places are popular spots as far as tourism in East Africa is concerned.</p><ul><li>Nyungwe National Park</li><li>Akagera National Park</li><li>Volcanoes National Park</li></ul><div id="attachment_8719" style="width: 2058px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8719" class="size-full wp-image-8719" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rw.jpg" alt="Reasons to Visit Rwanda" width="2048" height="1371" title="3 Things Needed to Boost Tourism in East Africa 18" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rw.jpg 2048w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rw-300x201.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rw-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rw-768x514.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rw-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rw-810x542.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rw-1140x763.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rw-1320x884.jpg 1320w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rw-600x402.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rw-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><p id="caption-attachment-8719" class="wp-caption-text">Reasons to Visit Rwanda. Photo/ achieveglobalsafaris.</p></div><p>Lush forests and mountain gorillas characterize these three leading parks in Rwanda. Lastly, Tanzania carries a huge allure in regional tourism. Some of the most popular tourist spots here include the following:</p><ul><li>Mt Kilimanjaro</li><li>Serengeti National Park</li><li>Ngorngoro Crater</li><li>Tarangire National Park</li><li>Zanzibar</li></ul><p>Tanzania’s beauty lies in its diversity. From climbing <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/why-the-kilimanjaro-serengeti-and-zanzibar-stand-as-africas-most-prized-assets/">Mt Kilimanjaro</a> to thrilling wildlife experiences and eventually to beach resorts.</p><h2>How Much Does East Africa Earn from Tourism?</h2><p>Data by Insight Travel Advisors from 2019 indicates that the region is headed in the right direction post-Covid-19 pandemic. Tanzania led her peers with $2.62 billion in tourism revenue, followed by Kenya ($1.76), Uganda ($1.4) and Rwanda ($0.64). Even with the great profits, there are still gaps and need for improvement as seen by the tourism sector’s GDP contribution. Tanzania leads among East African countries in tourist contribution to GDP 17.1%, with Rwanda coming in second at 10%. Kenya comes in third 9.7%, and Uganda at 5.6%. Further, 2019 revenue per guest provides more evidence of these differences. With 1.4 million visitors, Tanzania earned the highest income per guest at $1800. On the other hand, Kenya and Uganda, with 1.9 million and 1.5 million visitors, respectively, reported $900 per guest. Rwanda, which brought in 1.5 million tourists, had the lowest revenue per guest at $400. These numbers point to how better services, experiences, and marketing tactics would increase spending by visitors and bolster tourism in East Africa.</p><h2>What Supports Tourism in East Africa?</h2><p>East Africa has the potential to earn more from tourism but only if they set out on improving the following:</p><h3>Infrastracture</h3><div id="attachment_36916" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36916" class="size-full wp-image-36916" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/East-Africa-Tour.jpg" alt="tourism in east africa" width="1200" height="800" title="3 Things Needed to Boost Tourism in East Africa 19" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/East-Africa-Tour.jpg 1200w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/East-Africa-Tour-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/East-Africa-Tour-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/East-Africa-Tour-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/East-Africa-Tour-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/East-Africa-Tour-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/East-Africa-Tour-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36916" class="wp-caption-text">A national park in Tanzania. Photo/</p></div><p>First, it is critical to modernize the infrastructure. To properly accommodate more tourists, it is imperative to improve the infrastructure, including the transit and lodging systems and grid power. Nowadays, a few major locations account for a sizable share of all tourism in respective countries most fueled by a lack of proper infrastructure in potential tourism destinations. For example, more than 50% of visitors to Tanzania’s national parks come from <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293751-Serengeti_National_Park-Vacations.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Serengeti</a> and Tarangire. And Zanzibar is still a popular travel destination. However, reducing the pressure on these places and opening up others could create an economic balance.</p><h3>Regulatory Reforms</h3><p>Effective tourism operations require regulatory reforms and tax incentives to draw investment, especially in less developed destinations. Authorities need to re-look at tourism policies and work together more with these players. Among the policies that should get a fresh look are streamlining the visa application procedure and improving accessibility. If objectively done, it will increase traveler numbers. Rwanda is a great example for the region due to its success with open visa policies and strong tourism branding.</p><h3>Better Marketing Strategies</h3><p>Effective marketing techniques are essential for drawing in foreign visitors. Focus on improving marketing initiatives through a government and private entities approach. Global ranking for tourism success factors the direct spending of locals and tourists, government spending on tourist attractions, and indirect contributions from tourism-related expenditures. These are the foundations of an effective marketing and branding strategy. If respective get it right, East Africa will attract more tourists and generate more income.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>In a nutshell, tourism in East Africa is widely promising. The region can increase its attractiveness as a top international travel destination with smart investments, infrastructure development, regulatory reforms, and efficient marketing. East African countries are ideally positioned to benefit from the ongoing recovery in tourism.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/tourism-in-east-africa/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>5 Interesting Facts About Malawi Culture That Will Fascinate You</title> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/5-interesting-facts-about-malawi-culture-that-will-fascinate-you/</link> <comments>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/5-interesting-facts-about-malawi-culture-that-will-fascinate-you/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Abraham Odhiambo]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 14:15:44 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Beauty of Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Facts about Malawi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gule Wamakulu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malawi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malawi culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malawi dances]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malawi people]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malawi tribe]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seeafricatoday.com/?p=36894</guid> <description><![CDATA[What makes Malawi a unique destination on the African continent? Today, we explore interesting facts about Malawi culture to try and paint a picture of this amazing country. For starters, Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa bordered by Tanzania to the north, Zambia to the west and Mozambique to the east and south. […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What makes Malawi a unique destination on the <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/5-coldest-countries-in-africa/">African continent</a>? Today, we explore interesting facts about Malawi culture to try and paint a picture of this amazing country. For starters, Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa bordered by Tanzania to the north, Zambia to the west and Mozambique to the east and south.</p><p>This diverse country is endowed with eye-catching highlands and extensive lakes which will make you channel your inner David Attenborough during your trip. Also known as “The Warm Heart of Africa”, there’s so <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/tales-of-malawi-hyena-man-the-infamous-widow-cleanser/">much to learn</a> about Malawi which is known for its welcoming and friendly people. Whether you’re just seeking knowledge or actually planning a trip, here are five interesting facts about Malawi culture you would love to know.</p><h2><strong>1. Dance Forms an Important Element of Malawi Culture </strong></h2><p>Malawi is one of the <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/10-least-visited-african-countries/">African countries</a> famous for their traditional dances. There are more than 80 traditional dances in Malawi performed on various occasions such as initiation ceremonies, harvest time and funerals. Masks are very common in traditional Malawian dances regardless of the event.</p><div id="attachment_36895" style="width: 1110px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36895" class="size-full wp-image-36895" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi-dance.webp" alt="Malawi culture" width="1100" height="734" title="5 Interesting Facts About Malawi Culture That Will Fascinate You 20" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi-dance.webp 1100w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi-dance-300x200.webp 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi-dance-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi-dance-768x512.webp 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi-dance-810x540.webp 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi-dance-150x100.webp 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36895" class="wp-caption-text">Interesting facts about Malawi culture. Photo/ World Atlas.</p></div><p>One of the most popular dances in Malawi is Gule Wamakulu (translated as the “Great Dance”) which is performed by the Chewa tribe. The dance is ritualistic as it is mostly performed during death. The Nyau, which is a secret society of initiated Chewa, believe in communicating with the dead and will wear masks in the shapes of beasts during Gule Wamakulu to capture the spirits of the deceased.</p><p>The people who perform this dance are men who have been initiated into Nyau tradition. In 2005, Gule Wamakulu was proclaimed Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.</p><h2><strong>2. Greetings Is a Crucial Part of the Local Culture</strong></h2><p>Next on interesting facts about Malawi culture is their greeting. To start with, greetings are an important part of Malawi’s culture. Just like in many other places, the most common way to <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/how-to-respectfully-greet-someone-in-africa/">greet someone</a> in Malawi is with a handshake or with a bow. To show respect, people usually hold their wrist with their left hand during a handshake.</p><p>When a man and a woman meet, it is advisable that the woman extends her hand first to greet the man. Since Malawians are hospitable and friendly, you’ll notice them smiling when greeting each other.</p><h2><strong>3. Most of the Tribes in Malawi Are Bantu</strong></h2><p>There are many ethnic groups in Malawi but most tribes speak Bantu. Malawi’s largest tribe is Chewa and their language, Chichewa, is the national language of Malawi. The Chewa people originated in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo hundreds of years ago.</p><div id="attachment_36898" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36898" class="size-full wp-image-36898" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi_people.jpg" alt="Malawi tribes" width="1200" height="800" title="5 Interesting Facts About Malawi Culture That Will Fascinate You 21" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi_people.jpg 1200w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi_people-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi_people-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi_people-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi_people-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi_people-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/malawi_people-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36898" class="wp-caption-text">Most people in Malawi are Bantu. Photo/ World Vision Singapore.</p></div><p>The population of the Chewa people is about 9 million in present day Malawi, and tribal chiefs still hold an important role in their society. Other tribes calling Malawi home include Yao, Lomwe, Nkhonde, Tumbuka, Sena, Lambya, Sukwa Ngoni and Mang’anja. The Yao language is spoken by about 2 million people who mostly live around the southern end of Lake Malawi.</p><h2><b>4. The Most Prevalent Religion Is Christianity</b></h2><p>According to a report on <a href="https://www.state.gov/reports/2019-report-on-international-religious-freedom/malawi/#:~:text=Religious%20Demography,-The%20U.S.%20government&text=According%20to%20the%202018%20census,Christian%20and%2013.8%20percent%20Muslim." target="_blank" rel="noopener">International Religious Freedom</a>, 77.3 percent of the population in Malawi is Christian. The most popular Christian denominations in the country include Roman Catholics, Central Africa Presbyterians, Seventh-day Adventist/Seventh-day Baptists, Anglicans and Pentecostals. However, it is good to note that most people follow a mix of Christianity and traditional tribal belief systems.</p><h2><strong>5. Most People in Malawi Live in the Rural Areas</strong></h2><p>Malawi is one of the poorest countries in Africa with most people living in the rural areas. According to <a href="https://www.ipcinfo.org/fileadmin/user_upload/fao_ilo/pdf/ICA_MLW_and_TZ/Malawi_Country_Profile_FINAL_CLEARED-Dec2011.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a source</a>, nearly 85% of the country’s total population is found in the villages. Around 70% of the population make less than $1.90 a day and the country also has one of the highest rates of Aids orphans in Africa.</p><div id="attachment_36897" style="width: 1930px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36897" class="size-full wp-image-36897" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Malawians-home.jpg" alt="Malawi homes" width="1920" height="1280" title="5 Interesting Facts About Malawi Culture That Will Fascinate You 22" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Malawians-home.jpg 1920w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Malawians-home-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Malawians-home-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Malawians-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Malawians-home-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Malawians-home-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Malawians-home-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Malawians-home-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36897" class="wp-caption-text">Majority of the people in Malawi live in the rural areas. Photo/ TravelingEast.</p></div><h2><strong>What Is Unique About Cultures in Malawi?</strong></h2><p>Over the years Malawi’s mix of cultures – languages, masks, drums and dances – continue to fascinate tourists from all parts of the world. Tourists who visit Malawi rarely leave without experiencing some of Malawi’s traditional elements.</p><h2><strong>What Is Special About Malawi?</strong></h2><p>Apart from the various interesting facts about Malawi culture listed above, the country is famous for its smiling, friendly people, extraordinary freshwater lake and its exceptional natural scenery. It is one of the top countries to explore in southeastern Africa.</p><h2><strong>What Is Malawi Known For?</strong></h2><p>Malawi is well known for its extraordinary freshwater lake, Lake Malawi, which dominates this country and attracts a large number of tourists yearly. Malawi has eleven national parks and wildlife reserves offering activities such as birdwatching, hiking and mountain biking.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/5-interesting-facts-about-malawi-culture-that-will-fascinate-you/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Stevie Wonder Ghanaian Citizenship Now a Reality</title> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/stevie-wonder-ghanaian-citizenship/</link> <comments>https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/stevie-wonder-ghanaian-citizenship/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teresa Mwangi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 21:49:02 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Destinations]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Western Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[America]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Citizenship]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ghana]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ghanaian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Grammy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nana Akufo-Addo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[President]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stevie Wonder]]></category> <category><![CDATA[US]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seeafricatoday.com/?p=36885</guid> <description><![CDATA[Stevie Wonder Ghanaian citizenship is no longer a dream but a reality. It was presented as a gift during his 74th birthday by President Nana Akufo Addo. The celebrated American singer and songwriter flew to Ghana to celebrate his birthday and the gift by the Ghanaian president was a total surprise. He holds Africa to […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stevie Wonder Ghanaian citizenship is no longer a dream but a reality. It was presented as a gift during his 74<sup>th</sup> birthday by President Nana Akufo Addo. The celebrated American singer and songwriter flew to Ghana to celebrate his birthday and the gift by the Ghanaian president was a total surprise.</p><p>He holds Africa to his heart and he has on numerous occasions spoken about his deep connection with the continent. Just like many other <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/learn-how-african-americans-are-becoming-heritage-travellers-in-africa/">African Americans</a> whose heritage traces back to Africa. West Africa in particular has a lot of Black history as most slaves were shipped to the US from here.</p><h2>Is Stevie Wonder Ghanaian Citizenship Real?</h2><p>It is easy to cast doubt on the new developments but Stevie Wonder Ghanaian Citizenship is real. The Ghanaian premier gifted him in Accra where he was together with his family. <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/9-best-night-clubs-in-accra-for-a-wild-party/">Accra is</a> Ghana’s capital and it has a special appeal to Americans.</p><p>President Akufo Addo in his speech said that Wonder’s musical work and his selflessness in protecting his heritage earned him a second citizenship. He added that such sustained selflessness deserves a life-changing prize and what he had was welcoming him as another son of the soil.</p><div id="attachment_36886" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36886" class="size-full wp-image-36886" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder.jpg" alt="stevie wonder ghanaian citizenship" width="1200" height="675" title="Stevie Wonder Ghanaian Citizenship Now a Reality 23" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder.jpg 1200w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36886" class="wp-caption-text">Stevie Wonder. Photo/CNN</p></div><p>The Ghanaian premier underscored that the citizenship honours him as an artist with a soft spot for Africa.</p><p>“By conferring Ghanaian citizenship to him, we not only recognise his immense talent and achievements but also acknowledge his deep connection to the African continent,” <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-69010621" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC Africa reports</a>.</p><p>Going back to the <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/selena-gomez-visit-to-kenya/">American singer</a>, he says that he always talked and thought about Ghana.</p><p>“For years, I’ve talked about being in Ghana, I started talking about it in 1973,” he once confessed.</p><p>He disclosed in 2021 that his visits to Ghana in the past made him realize that there are great countries outside the US <a href="https://sportsleo.com/news/2023/04/romelu-lukaku-monkey-chants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">without racism</a>. His moving to Ghana was never a secret and it was occasioned by what he explained as racial injustice in America. Such didn’t exist in Ghana and he fell in love with the West African country.</p><h2>What Country is Stevie Wonder From?</h2><div id="attachment_36892" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36892" class="size-full wp-image-36892" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-2.jpg" alt="stevie wonder ghanaian citizenship" width="1200" height="715" title="Stevie Wonder Ghanaian Citizenship Now a Reality 24" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-2.jpg 1200w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-2-300x179.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-2-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-2-768x458.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-2-810x483.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-2-1140x679.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-2-150x89.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36892" class="wp-caption-text">Stevie Wonder. Photo/KUVO</p></div><p>The 25-time Grammy Award winner is American born and bred but he has an unexplained relationship with Sub-Saharan Africa. He was born on May 13, 1950 in Michigan. However, his birth was premature – six weeks – before. Doctors put him in the incubator but there was too much oxygen in it which caused a lifelong condition called retinopathy that got him blind.</p><p>Retinopathy stops the growth of the eyes and retinas detach. Growing up as a differently abled Black child came with its challenges but it did not stop him from doing the things he loved. <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/tiwa-savage-music-career/">Music was</a> one of them. He joined a local choir at a Baptist church in Detroit where his family relocated to after leaving Saginaw in Michigan.</p><p>The ‘Part-Time Lover’ singer became a soloist in church at eight years old and later learned how to play musical instruments. He perfectly played the harmonica, piano and drums which inspired him to join hands with a like-minded, friend for a duo group. They performed periodically at dances and gatherings and on street corners.</p><p>According to a biography by his father Lula Mae Hardaway, Wonder signed with the legendary Motown in 1961 when he was only 11. He dropped his first classic album <em>‘The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie’ </em>in 1962 when he enrolled at Michigan School for The Blind. Having spent time with Motown’s resident producer, Wonder released another album ‘<em>Tribute to Uncle Ray’ </em>mainly cover songs by Ray Charles.</p><h3>Musical Success</h3><p>Stevie was more than just a singer by the 1970s. He honed his singing and songwriting skills and zealously learnt how to produce music. His discography such as “Talking Book” (1972) and “Innervisions” (1973) ventured into genres outside of soul music. His songs such as “Superstition” and “Higher Ground” became timeless masterpieces.</p><div id="attachment_36888" style="width: 1930px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36888" class="size-full wp-image-36888" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-1.jpg" alt="stevie wonder ghanaian citizenship" width="1920" height="1080" title="Stevie Wonder Ghanaian Citizenship Now a Reality 25" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-1.jpg 1920w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-1-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-1-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stevie-Wonder-1-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36888" class="wp-caption-text">Stevie Wonder. Photo/BBC</p></div><p>Wonder’s songs addressed societal themes in addition to being catchy. He addressed urban difficulties in “Living for the City” (1973). Further, he embraced the concept of a good life in “Isn’t She Lovely” (1976). Love songs like “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” and “I Just Called to Say I Love You” (1984) radiated warmth and affection.</p><p>His music portfolio earned him 25 Grammy Awards besides inspiring and influencing a dozen artists with his songs and determination and outlook in life.</p><h2>Am I a Ghanaian Citizen?</h2><p>You are a Ghanaian citizen by birth, naturalization and if your parents are Ghanaian. Stevie Wonder Ghanaian citizenship is more of a naturalization process. It refers to the legal procedure or process through which a non-citizen obtains citizenship in a certain country.</p><p>Essentially, it is a means of granting legal citizenship, along with all the rights and obligations that go along with it, to someone born in a different country.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>Stevie Wonder joins a growing list of Americans relocating to this West African country to escape racism and injustices subjected to people of colour. A journey he started in the 1970s has finally come to fruition.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/stevie-wonder-ghanaian-citizenship/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Stunning Facts About Famed Tyla Met Gala Sand Dress</title> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/tyla-met-gala-sand-dress/</link> <comments>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/tyla-met-gala-sand-dress/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teresa Mwangi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 10:27:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[African Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2024 Met Gala]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Balmain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Met Gala]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Olivier Rousteing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sand Dress]]></category> <category><![CDATA[South Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tyla]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Water]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seeafricatoday.com/?p=36878</guid> <description><![CDATA[South African sensation Tyla Met Gala sand dress is not one of those fashion statements that you would forget. She elevated African fashion to another level. The ‘Water’ hitmaker added another page in celebrity history this time around and it had nothing to do with music. Tyla exchanged sand for water during the 2024 Met […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>South African sensation Tyla Met Gala sand dress is not one of those fashion statements that you would forget. She elevated <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/which-african-country-has-the-best-fashion/">African fashion</a> to another level. The ‘Water’ hitmaker added another page in celebrity history this time around and it had nothing to do with music.</p><p>Tyla exchanged sand for water during the 2024 Met Gala. Balmain helped her bring her fanciful outfit to reality for her first Met. The Balmain team created Tyla a dress made of sand as a reference to the sands of time, using the word “time” as the key phrase from the evening’s Garden of Time dress code.</p><p>Her stunning look took the world by surprise and she lived the moment with zeal and a deep appreciation for a <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/famous-african-artists-with-fashion-collaborations/">fantastic fashion</a> hack.</p><h2>Who Wore a Sand Dress to the Met Gala?</h2><p>Tyla Met Gala sand dress is an incomprehensible fashion stir and a big statement to the global world of fashion design. The 2024 Met Gala took place on May 7 and the world laid its eyes on 250 never-see-before designs. ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ it was dubbed and showcased at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. While there were a dozen other celebrities; Tyla was the eye candy being an African in an exuberant dress.</p><div id="attachment_36881" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36881" class="wp-image-36881 size-full" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Gaa.jpg" alt="tyla met gala sand dress" width="1200" height="1850" title="Stunning Facts About Famed Tyla Met Gala Sand Dress 26" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Gaa.jpg 1200w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Gaa-195x300.jpg 195w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Gaa-664x1024.jpg 664w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Gaa-768x1184.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Gaa-996x1536.jpg 996w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Gaa-810x1249.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Gaa-1140x1758.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tyla-Gaa-150x231.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36881" class="wp-caption-text">South African sensation Tyla at the 2024 Met Gala. Photo/Yahoo</p></div><h2>Tyla Met Gala Sand Dress</h2><p>French luxury fashion house, Balmain fanned more fame for the South African music goddess. Balmain designed the stunning dress welcoming <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/tyla-south-africa/">the 22-year-old</a> Grammy Award-winning artist to her inaugural Met Gala. The Balmain team created Tyla a dress made of sand as a reference to the sands of time. “Time” was the key phrase from the evening’s Garden of Time dress code.</p><p>Founded by Pierre Balmain in 1945, the French brand is renowned for its distinctive style, which combines traditional elegance with a contemporary edge. Think of well-crafted needlework, well-defined lines, and classic outfits designed around confidence. In addition, Balmain has a <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/how-italian-mafia-became-a-part-of-mt-kenya-safari-club-history/">rich history</a> in Haute Couture. This design niche emphasizes on exquisite craftsmanship and sumptuous design specifically for the affluent.</p><p>Beyond this, Balmain influences modern fashion trends with a focus on empowerment and vibrant colour schemes.</p><h2>How Was Tyla’s Sand Dress Made?</h2><p>Olivier Rousteing, Balmain’s creative director had a deep inspiration for Tyla Met Gala sand dress. He wanted to create a stunning momentary design as a way to redefine boundaries.</p><p>“The inspiration behind this creation stemmed from a desire to redefine boundaries and transform a transient material into an everlasting masterpiece. The idea of sculpting a garment from something as ephemeral as sand ignited my imagination, and I could not be happier with the end result,” <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/tyla-2024-met-gala" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he told Vogue</a>.</p><p>Rousteing designed the sand dress as long, hugging and strapless and mimicked a mermaid shape at the bottom. This garment glistened with every step Tyla took and each of its three shades of sand combined with tiny crystal studs shone conspicuously. She also carried the Balmain hourglass clutch, which was another nod to the evening’s theme.</p><p>While also speaking to Vogue about the dress, Tyla said that she set her mind on having a unique outfit for the Met Gala. Balmain shared with her a sketch of the dress and she loved it, but not without nervousness. Still, she looked forward to wearing it on the night of the event and it was fantastic.</p><div id="attachment_36879" style="width: 1165px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36879" class="size-full wp-image-36879" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Met-Gala.jpg" alt="tyla met gala sand dress" width="1155" height="565" title="Stunning Facts About Famed Tyla Met Gala Sand Dress 27" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Met-Gala.jpg 1155w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Met-Gala-300x147.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Met-Gala-1024x501.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Met-Gala-768x376.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Met-Gala-810x396.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Met-Gala-1140x558.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Met-Gala-150x73.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1155px) 100vw, 1155px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36879" class="wp-caption-text">South African sensation Tyla at the 2024 Met Gala. Photo/Vanity Fair/Today Show</p></div><p>The “On My Body’ singer is establishing herself as a major player in the African and global fashion industry. Just before stepping into New York for the Gala night; she made fashion waves at the 2024 Grammy Awards. She donned a pistachio-colored Atelier Versace gown sewn to Swarovski crystal fishnet. Rousteing has since named her the biggest upcoming African fashion icon.</p><h2>What is a Sand Dress?</h2><p>A sand dress is a custom creation designed entirely from sand and created by French luxury fashion design house Balmain. It was featured at the 2024 Met Gala among the 250 rare custom designs in the fashion industry. Subsequently, Rousteing – Balmain’s lead designer – picked Tyla to represent the brand that’s yet to be commercially available.</p><p>Rousteing assertively said that Tyla was the perfect brand ambassador because she is overzealous in her creative art. Being that this is a shared trait – he pushes his fashion boundaries far and wide – Tyla was a match.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>Africa never falls short of epic fashion trends and Tyla just took it a notch higher. Consequently, African designers are taking notes, thus expect more mind-blowing designs in future.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/tyla-met-gala-sand-dress/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>3 Incredible Highlights of Prince Harry and Meghan Visit to Nigeria</title> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/prince-harry-and-meghan-visit-to-nigeria/</link> <comments>https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/prince-harry-and-meghan-visit-to-nigeria/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teresa Mwangi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 08:23:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Destinations]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Western Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Boko Haram]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Meghan markle]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Military]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nigeria Unconquered]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nigerian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Prince Harry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Volleyball]]></category> <category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seeafricatoday.com/?p=36868</guid> <description><![CDATA[Volleyball and an address to army veterans were the highlights of Prince Harry and Meghan visit to Nigeria. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex flew to Nigeria for a three-day tour. It was their first visit to this West African country which they have spoken about highly in the past. Landing in Nigeria on May […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Volleyball and an address to army veterans were the highlights of Prince Harry and Meghan visit to Nigeria. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex flew to Nigeria for a three-day tour. It was their first visit to this West African country which they have spoken about highly in the past. Landing in Nigeria on May 10 for the three-day tour was a dream come true.</p><h2>How Did Prince Harry and Meghan Visit to Nigeria Go?</h2><p>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nigerian visit started in Abuja on day one where <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/george-limiri-mekenze-limiri/">the couple</a> went to Lightway Academy. The pair met with pupils of all ages and declared a new alliance between their Archewell Foundation and the GEANCO Foundation. These two foundations centre their focus on mental awareness for the youth.</p><p>As a result of the new alliance, there will be more youth mental health resources and training availed by Archewell and GEANCO Foundations. Besides mental health, the couple’s foundation works will also help Nigerian girls and young women by offering menstrual health products and educational programs.</p><div id="attachment_36870" style="width: 1510px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36870" class="size-full wp-image-36870" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prince-Harry-and-Meghan-Markle.jpg" alt="prince harry and meghan visit to nigeria" width="1500" height="1000" title="3 Incredible Highlights of Prince Harry and Meghan Visit to Nigeria 28" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prince-Harry-and-Meghan-Markle.jpg 1500w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prince-Harry-and-Meghan-Markle-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prince-Harry-and-Meghan-Markle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prince-Harry-and-Meghan-Markle-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prince-Harry-and-Meghan-Markle-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prince-Harry-and-Meghan-Markle-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prince-Harry-and-Meghan-Markle-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36870" class="wp-caption-text"><em><strong>The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle in Nigeria. Photo/AP/Sunday Alamba</strong></em></p></div><h2>Was Prince Harry and Meghan Invited to Nigeria?</h2><p>Prince Harry and Meghan visit to Nigeria follows an invitation by General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Nigerian Chief of Defense Staff. General Musa holds the highest military rank in Nigeria. The Duke of Sussex has an impressive military career record having served <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/love-thirsty-british-grannies-source-of-gambia-tourism-problems/">in the British</a> Army for 10 years. Prince Harry served between 2005 and 2015. He was deployed in Afghanistan twice during the time he served in the military.</p><p>As an army veteran, Harry visited injured army officers in one of the military hospitals in Nigeria’s administrative capital.</p><h2>Where Did Meghan and Prince Harry Visit in Nigeria?</h2><p>Prince Harry and Meghan visit to Nigeria took them to different places, among them Lightway Academy and a military hospital. General Musa thereafter treated them to a grand reception. Harry and Meghan later visited the Armed Forces’ Officers Mess for a seated volleyball match. They sat excitedly with green and white scarves draped down their shoulders.</p><p>Harry was then challenged to play with the squad. Two teams quickly came up; Team CDS and Team Harry. Prince Harry played a few rounds while seated as most players had sustained injuries in the war against Boko Haram. The Islamist insurgents remain Nigeria’s biggest threat to peace and a dozen soldiers have been maimed in the fight.</p><p>Among them is Peacemaker Azuegbulam who lost a limb during a faceoff with Boko Haram. <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68995686" target="_blank" rel="noopener">According to BBC</a>, Azuegbulam transitioned to paralympic sports and even won a gold medal at the Invictus Games in Germany last year. He made a record by being the first African Paralympian to win a gold medal.</p><p>Nigeria was the first African country to compete in the Invictus Games. It is a sports event for injured veterans and members of the armed forces that Prince Harry co-founded in 2014. Harry talked about the excitement the Nigerian team brought to the games in Düsseldorf, Germany. Through a nonprofit organization, Nigeria Unconquered, it assists wounded, ill, and disabled service members in “finding new purpose” via sports.</p><p>Nigeria Unconquered will assemble Nigeria’s squad for the Invictus Games in Canada 2025. Prince Harry and Meghan visit to Nigeria also involved a leadership summit for women. Meghan was hosted by the World Trade Organization Director General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. On Sunday, the couple held a basketball clinic under Nigeria Unconquered.</p><div id="attachment_36871" style="width: 1510px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36871" class="size-full wp-image-36871" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meghan-marle.jpg" alt="prince harry and meghan visit to nigeria" width="1500" height="1000" title="3 Incredible Highlights of Prince Harry and Meghan Visit to Nigeria 29" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meghan-marle.jpg 1500w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meghan-marle-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meghan-marle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meghan-marle-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meghan-marle-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meghan-marle-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meghan-marle-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36871" class="wp-caption-text">The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle in Nigeria. Photo/AP/Sunday Alamba</p></div><h2>Is Meghan Markle Nigerian?</h2><p>In one of her 2022 episodes of her Archetypes podcast, Meghan revealed that a genealogy test showed <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/meghan-markle-nigerian-roots/">that she is 43% Nigerian</a>. Her heritage is greatly fascinating. She is an American-born actress, from California and is also fully schooled in the US. However, she has lived her entire life in Los Angeles, where she made her acting debut at Northwestern University. But her genealogy tests indicated that she is also a <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/which-country-has-the-best-food-in-west-africa/">West African</a> native.</p><p>Even with Prince Harry and Meghan visit to Nigeria; the Duchess of Sussex remains grateful for her African heritage now that she is a member of the British Royal Family. Meghan was not born into the Royal Family. But she is married to Prince Harry, who has a strong lineage of royalty. Naturally, Harry is British, whereas Meghan is American.</p><p>Her mixed-race nature of their marriage has always created some doubt over her place in the Royal Family.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>Following their departure from their positions as senior working royals in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan are on their first in Nigeria. They are fond of this country much more because of Meghan’s ancestry in West Africa. Moreover, their visit means a lot to war veterans in Nigeria.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/prince-harry-and-meghan-visit-to-nigeria/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>5 Coldest Countries in Africa But are Strikingly Beautiful</title> <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/5-coldest-countries-in-africa/</link> <comments>https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/5-coldest-countries-in-africa/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Abraham Odhiambo]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 07:11:55 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Adventure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Coldest countries]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Coldest countries in Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lesotho]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Morocco]]></category> <category><![CDATA[South Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tanzania]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Winter in Africa]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seeafricatoday.com/?p=36826</guid> <description><![CDATA[Which are the 5 coldest countries in Africa? Many people know Africa as a continent that enjoys year-round warmth. However, temperatures here vary as some countries experience bone-chilling temperatures that pose problems for both the environment and the people who call those places home. From Lesotho, also known as ‘The Kingdom of Sky‘, to the […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Which are the 5 coldest countries in Africa? Many people know Africa as a continent that enjoys year-round warmth. However, temperatures here vary as some countries experience bone-chilling temperatures that pose problems for both the environment and the people who call those places home.</p><p>From Lesotho, also known as ‘<a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/interesting-facts-about-lesotho/">The Kingdom of Sky</a>‘, to the popular tourist destination Morocco, we explore the African nations famous for their teeth-clattering, frost-bitten beauty. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the 5 coldest countries in Africa.</p><h2><strong>1. Lesotho</strong></h2><div id="attachment_36862" style="width: 1048px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36862" class="size-full wp-image-36862" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lesotho-snow.webp" alt="5 coldest countries in africa" width="1038" height="576" title="5 Coldest Countries in Africa But are Strikingly Beautiful 30" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lesotho-snow.webp 1038w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lesotho-snow-300x166.webp 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lesotho-snow-1024x568.webp 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lesotho-snow-768x426.webp 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lesotho-snow-810x449.webp 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lesotho-snow-150x83.webp 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36862" class="wp-caption-text">Lesotho is the coldest country in Africa. Photo/ Tracks4Africa Blog.</p></div><p>Situated high in the southern part of Africa, Lesotho is cooler than many countries in the world. Temperatures here can range from an astonishing 0°F to a relatively mild 82°F, which creates a climate spectrum as diverse as its landscapes. Lesotho covers an area of 30,355 square kilometres and it is the only state in the world that sits above 1,000 metres. Its climate is cooler than in many other parts of the world are at the same latitude.</p><p>In Lesotho, it gets so cold that dams, streams, rivers and waterfalls get completely frozen. As a result, it’s not surprising to see the nation at the summit of 5 coldest countries in Africa. The last glacial period in Lesotho led to the formation of blockfields, blockstreams and solifluction deposits in the higher parts of the country.</p><h2><strong>2. Morocco </strong></h2><p>According to sources, the lowest recorded temperature in Africa was -11°F which was measured in Morocco. The North African country gets very cold during winter, which begins in December and ends in March, with temperatures ranging from a chilly 17°F to a sweltering 104°F. The coldest month is usually January and this is the time when the popular Atlas Mountains is usually full of snow.</p><p>Unlike Lesotho and many other countries around the world, the sun shines in Morocco during winter which means that people usually go around with their business as usual. Tourism is usually on despite the chilly weather conditions and winter is the best time to visit Morocco is you like fewer crowds, fewer line-ups and plenty of accommodation options to choose from.</p><h2><strong>3. South Africa</strong></h2><div id="attachment_36861" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36861" class="size-full wp-image-36861" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/south-africa-cold.webp" alt="South Africa" width="1200" height="675" title="5 Coldest Countries in Africa But are Strikingly Beautiful 31" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/south-africa-cold.webp 1200w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/south-africa-cold-300x169.webp 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/south-africa-cold-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/south-africa-cold-768x432.webp 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/south-africa-cold-810x456.webp 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/south-africa-cold-1140x641.webp 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/south-africa-cold-150x84.webp 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36861" class="wp-caption-text">Cold weather in South Africa. Photo/</p></div><p><a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/kenya-south-africa-road-trip/">South Africa</a>, with its temperatures ranging from a cool 3.2°F to a scorching 104°F, is one of the 5 coldest countries in Africa. During winter, which occurs between June and August, temperatures do drop significantly in interior regions and high altitude zones of South Africa such as the popular Drakensberg Mountains. In fact, it gets too cold in some parts such that it snows.</p><p>Traditionally, Sutherland is the coldest town in South Africa. The Free State Province and towns located along the Lesotho border also get very cold especially during winter. South Africa’s diverse geography plays a role in its varied temperatures.</p><h2><strong>4. Tanzania </strong></h2><p>Well, it might come as a surprise to many that Tanzania is among the 5 coldest countries in Africa considering it is positioned near the equator. According to sources, the <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/tanzania-safety-rating/">East African</a> nation maintains a relatively moderate climate with temperatures ranging from 59°F to 68°F.</p><p>During winter in Tanzania, temperatures can drop as low as 40°F. Despite the cold, tourism still goes during this period as Tanzania has plenty of places to explore regardless of the time of the year. The East African country is one of the leading destinations for tourists who want to enjoy an <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/african-safaris-for-couples/">African safari</a>, beautiful beaches or landscapes such as the famous Mount Kilimanjaro.</p><div id="attachment_36863" style="width: 1451px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36863" class="size-full wp-image-36863" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tanzania-weather-serengeti.jpg" alt="Tanzania" width="1441" height="758" title="5 Coldest Countries in Africa But are Strikingly Beautiful 32" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tanzania-weather-serengeti.jpg 1441w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tanzania-weather-serengeti-300x158.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tanzania-weather-serengeti-1024x539.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tanzania-weather-serengeti-768x404.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tanzania-weather-serengeti-810x426.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tanzania-weather-serengeti-1140x600.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tanzania-weather-serengeti-150x79.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1441px) 100vw, 1441px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36863" class="wp-caption-text">Tanzania is one of the 5 coldest countries in Africa. Photo/ Serengeti National Park.</p></div><h2><strong>5. Kenya</strong></h2><p>Despite being situated directly on the equator, Kenya is <a href="https://meteo.go.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">generally sunny</a>, dry and temperate most of the year. During winter, it gets too cold, especially in the capital Nairobi and neighbouring regions such as Kiambu and Mount Kenya areas. Kenya’s temperature ranges from 0°F to 77°F and this unique climate experience is majorly contributed to by the country’s diverse topography.</p><h2><strong>Which Country in Africa Is Coldest?</strong></h2><p>Lesotho, a country completely surrounded by South Africa, is the coldest country in Africa. Here, temperatures go as low as -10°C during winter (May to August) and the winter average hovers around 0°C. Lesotho is very mountainous and holds the world record for the highest low point of any country.</p><h2><strong>What Are the Top 5 Coldest Countries?</strong></h2><ul><li>Russia</li><li>Canada</li><li>Greenland</li><li>Iceland</li><li>Finland</li></ul><h2><strong>What Is the Hottest Country in Africa?</strong></h2><p>The title of the hottest country in Africa goes to Mali. Whereas the southern parts of Mali have a semi-arid climate that receives very little rainfall, most part of the country experience a predominantly hot desert climate, particularly in the northern regions.</p><h2><strong>What Is the Coldest Town in Africa?</strong></h2><p>Africa’s coldest city, <a href="https://medwet.org/2022/08/ifrane-maroc-deuxieme-ville-arabe-et-nord-africaine-des-zones-humides/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ifrane in Morocco</a>, recorded Africa’s coldest temperature ever at −11.0 °F in 1935.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/5-coldest-countries-in-africa/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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