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Stephen Rwangyezi is the founder of Ndere Cultural Centre which he started in 1984 as Ndere Troupe. Over the years, Ndere has grown to become an important feature of the Uganda arts, heritage and cultural experience. Here, we bring you the second part of our chat with Mr. Rwangyezi… ***** In terms of the future,…
Stephen Rwangyezi is the founder of Ndere Troupe which has metamorphosed into the Ndere Cultural Centre, today referred to as an African Dance Encyclopedia. I had the honour of witnessing a performance when I visited the Uganda in 2017 as part of a hosted media group for the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2017)….
My name is Cephas Shonhiwa, I am born and bred in Zimbabwe. I am the Managing Director and one of the founder members of Malachite Travel and Tours. I am also the founder member of Travel Africa Association. I qualified and have vast experience in Conservation and Wildlife Management, Tourism, Community Development. Tourism has always been my passion since…
Now, I think my thrust mainly is bringing out African thought. I’m very Afrocentric. In my approach, I am not apologetic at all, because my drive is that let those who write stories about Africa be Afrocentric. What I don’t like is for us to be a people in relation to other people overbearing us….
“My view is that we have as an African people to be independent. Africa is too much of a beggar and will never be a respected people when we are beggars – and the danger is that he who pays the piper will call the tune, and I don’t think it’s fair for Africa to…
Last year we set out to give you 50 reasons to visit Eswatini (Swaziland) in its exciting 50/50 year. But with so many to squeeze in, we didn’t quite manage to list them all before we hit the end of 2018. Thankfully, Eswatini is just as enticing this year and so we’re finishing off our…
My stay at the Baobab Belge was very nice. After a couple of days in Dakar, Senegal, I headed on to Saly to meet with my Senegalese friend Diallo. I had booked a one-night stay at the Baobab Belge, a B&B via Booking.com, anticipating that if it falls short of standard, I’ll move elsewhere. I didn’t have to….
Next in our series of ’50 Reasons to Visit Eswatini (Swaziland) in 50/50 Year’. Numbers 41-45 look into Eswatini’s ‘tourism regions’ – areas of the country defined by the attractions available within them. The variety on offer in Eswatini is highlighted through the contrasts and crossovers in each region and here’s our insight on visiting…
Communication is a key part of travel. Travelling is important, but keeping in touch with loved ones you left at home is importanter. Going incommunicado may lead to unnecessary increase in blood pressure. Connecting to available hotspots may help, but your option is limited. Communication is only possible when WiFi is available and you’re connected….
Although the Marula fruit can be found throughout Africa, it is in Eswatini where it is found in abundance and is celebrated to the fullest. They have a vast range of uses for this juicy fruit from medicinal to the delightful (although very strong) Marula beer. Eswatini’s Marula Festival, celebrates the harvest of Marula Fruit,…
