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Most unique African dining experiences

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-05-31T21:29:32+00:00May 25th, 2020|

Undoubtedly some of the most unique dining experiences are to be had throughout African nations. This is a quick rundown of some of the best-rated African restaurants on hand to make your dining experiences throughout the continent even more memorable. Courtesy of The Test Kitchen/thetestkitchen.co.za African Restaurant: The Test Kitchen, Cape Town Won the 'One to Watch' award last year and ranked 28th out of the 50 Best-list. Run by British born Chef Luke Dale-Roberts this African restaurant is described as an international/fusion cuisine with attentive waiters and a menu that is “not over the top.” It also showcases [...]

Remarkable African leaders that shaped history

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-05-28T19:56:53+00:00May 25th, 2020|

We all have some idea of leaders when we think of Africa as a whole and through its separate nations alone. With some really well-known, prolific names like Nelson Mandela at the forefront of people's minds when they think of African leaders, it's easy to let other important names fall by the wayside, but with so many nations and so many historical aspects to consider when thinking of great leaders, there are many who have come out of the continent. Here we look at the top ten greats, what they have done (or are doing), and a little about each. Courtesy of [...]

Where to buy African condiments and food online

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-06-01T16:12:15+00:00May 25th, 2020|

Courtesy of Jam/desertcart.com African Condiment: Jam UK-based website http://www.theafricanchef.com/ has all sorts of original and unique African condiments using recipes and ingredients sourced from Africa. But the real stand-out product on their shop is the 'Baobab Chilli Jam', which won the 'Best Food Product' in Devonshire award in 2012. Described as “explosively spicy”, this African condiment is also gluten-free and vegan-friendly. The ingredients are all fair-trade, and it is comprised mainly of baobab fruit powder along with an assortment of herbs and spices and chilli and garlic to give it a sweet-spicy balance. Courtesy of SATEMWA/yswara.com [...]

10 African interior designers to spice up your living room

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-06-01T16:32:55+00:00May 25th, 2020|

Africa is a vast continent sprawling from Egypt to South Africa. Although each country has its own unique style, interior designs will often incorporate Earth tones combined with vibrant splashes of colour. African interior designers often draw their inspiration from nature, by using a mix of motifs and textures that project calmness and bring out a feeling of nature. African décor such as sculptures, tribal art, masks, or animal rugs add an element of exotic sophistication. Creating the perfect balance and harmony requires an understanding of African lifestyle, culture and an innate ability to draw the warmth out of a home. Here are some [...]

African interior design idea for your home

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-06-01T16:19:14+00:00May 25th, 2020|

African style is not only sought after, but is also always highly enjoyed, wherever it's encountered. Aside from the bright colours in clothing, accessories, and fabrics another perhaps less-mentioned way to bring a bit of Africa home is through African interior design. Designing your home with a few bits of African flair can really light up a room, bringing colour and brightness to almost any space. There are also a number of ways to introduce a bit of Africa into your home – through the use of framed photos or paintings, masks, or even just colour schemes and the odd item made with natural [...]

Made in Africa: Exciting African Designers

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-05-31T20:41:32+00:00May 25th, 2020|

Made in Africa, is definitely the next biggest fashion trend. African designers are lighting up runways all over the world with bold, colourful, fabulous flowing pieces with beautiful craftsmanship and elegant design that draws on the continent's rich history and culture. The fashion conscious African diaspora are also playing a key role in this renaissance by embracing all things Africa and inspiring the wardrobes of those back at home. Check out these African designers that are disrupting the Fashion world. Courtesy of T.Tseng/nataal.com African Designer: Adriaan Kuiters Menswear does not need to consist of boring pants and shirts any [...]

10 of most unusual African restaurants

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-05-31T20:36:38+00:00May 24th, 2020|

The days are long gone, when Africa was only known for its marvelous Pyramids and mighty River Nile. Today Africa is one of the trending destinations for tourists and visitors. Being the second-largest continent after Asia, Africa is guaranteed to give you some unusual African restaurants and breathtaking experiences, from brilliant Architectures of Egypt to heights of Mount Kilimanjaro and dinner with sharks! Or in a tree, or in a Cave, if you prefer you can also enjoy your candle-light dinner between two oceans! In recent years, Africa has emerged as a gourmand’s paradise. You can only find such amazing, strange, and unique African restaurants [...]

African music: 10 classic albums to get you started

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-06-01T17:18:39+00:00May 24th, 2020|

It comes as no surprise that there would be a whole host of musical tastes and talents to come from within the African continent. Home to numerous tribal groups, cultures, and traditions – all of which have their own take on traditional African music and tunes makes for extremely varied and diverse listening. Of course, some of the more recent groups and singers have additionally taken some inspiration from famous voices of the west, and have added their unique African sounds to it. Here we talk about ten African music albums and their creators to get you started listening to some great sounds from [...]

Travelling to Africa? Here are some tips for a worry free trip

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-06-01T18:05:13+00:00May 24th, 2020|

When considering travelling to Africa, many people seem to immediately think about crime, danger from armed militants, terrorism, and all the 'scary' things so often exaggerated by government travel advisories and western media outlets. And sadly, this climate of fear puts many people off entirely. Although some of the travel advisories and ongoing conflicts should be taken very seriously, travelling to Africa - “the forgotten continent” - is not how most people imagine it at all. It should be argued that the general public's perception of Africa has been warped by media reports of famines, conflicts, and mass corruption over the last few decades. [...]

10 African authors you should know

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2021-08-02T20:29:24+00:00May 24th, 2020|

With other African industries such as fashion, modelling, and film taking off at lightning speed, it comes as no surprise that the literary industry would be close behind. With a large, varied, and diverse population over the continent, African authors are taking the world by storm with their unique takes on not just political situations, but also through fiction. Some of the most world-renowned authors come from the African continent, with heart-wrenching tales of both factual life stories, as well as fictional character struggles and perhaps most importantly, books that focus on real-life political issues such as apartheid. Courtesy of Prachatai/Flickr [...]

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