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Meet the trendsetters that have shaped African music

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-08-02T14:14:15+00:00July 26th, 2020|

Africa is home to a number of fantastic musical artists and genres and there are more coming to the forefront all the time. With influences from the rich cultural backgrounds of the continent, some genres that are unique to Africa have started to develop, integrating new and old world sounds to create something truly unique. The advent of numerous musical festivals such as the Gnaoua World Music Festival in Morocco and the Lake of Stars in Malawi has opened up a world of possibilities to experience these bold new genres and artists live. Here are some trendsetters that have grown the African music scene [...]

Made in Africa – Top African footwear brands available online

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-11-01T14:07:12+00:00July 25th, 2020|

African styles and patterns have been becoming an increasingly sought after product in recent years and with the advent of some huge brand names coming out of the African continent, there has never been a better time to set your hands on some absolutely unique, fabulous pieces of African couture. Styles vary dramatically as do colours and patterns, with many featuring bold, bright and sharp shapes and shades in the form of skirts, dresses, shirts, trousers, jewellery and African shoes. So where can you get some of these fantastic pieces of African-inspired fashion? Depending on what you're after you can sometimes luck out with [...]

African Tribes: meet the most popular tribes in Africa

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-11-01T17:02:13+00:00July 10th, 2020|

Courtesy of Carsten ten Brink/flickr African Tribe: Ashanti The Ashanti also commonly go by the name Asante. They are found in Western Sub-Saharan Africa, in modern-day Ghana and Ivory Coast. Perhaps surprisingly, one aspect of family life within Ashanti society is that it has a slight matriarchal slant to it, where the mother's clan is considered the most important, with a child inheriting from its mother flesh and blood (known as 'mogya'). The child inherits its soul from its father (known as 'ntoro'). The Ashanti consider that a child is closer to the mother's clan than the father's. The Ashanti live [...]

25 African natural wonders for your bucket list

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-24T22:08:16+00:00June 23rd, 2020|

Courtesy of ER Bauer/Flickr African Natural Wonder: Sossusvlei, Namibia With its iconic red sand dunes, that are constantly moulded into different shapes and patterns by the wind, Sossuvlei is one of the most photogenic wonders of Africa. The sand dunes are in fact some of the largest in the world, and the salt and clay pan at the end of the Tsauchab River is where Soussusvlei gets its name from: In Nama and Afrikaans it means “dead-end” and “marsh”. The iconic red dunes of Soussusvlei are formed through a geological process that has been taking place for millions of years. The [...]

Magnificent African waterfalls, rivers and lakes

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-24T20:54:07+00:00June 23rd, 2020|

Courtesy of Max R - ooyooy/Flickr African River: Niger River The Niger is the third largest river in Africa, only behind the Nile and the Congo rivers, at 4,180km. Its source lies in the Guinea Highlands in southern Guinea. It runs through Mali, Niger, down the border with Benin before flowing through Nigeria and out into the Atlantic ocean via an eneormous delta, which is known as the Niger Delta, or sometimes the Oil Rivers. The Niger is uniquely shaped for such a large river, almost like a crescent or boomerang shape. This is because the Niger used to be two [...]

Top 25 luxury African hotels for a perfect stay

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-23T12:11:39+00:00June 19th, 2020|

South Africa Courtesy of capegrace.com Luxury African Hotels: Cape Grace, Cape Town This 5-star hotel is particularly special for its location: In a serene, private quay serving as an international yacht marina on Cape Town's main harbour. It opened its doors in 1996 and has gradually built up its capacity to an impressive 120 rooms and 13 luxury suites. The hotel also has numerous banqueting rooms ideal for smaller groups or business meetings. These rooms include a wine and whiskey bar, a restaurant, and a conservatory. It also includes a boardroom that can accommodate 14 people with an outside [...]

Top African national parks and game reserves to visit

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-23T11:25:59+00:00June 16th, 2020|

Our planet is home to some of the most beautiful and magical locations you could ever hope to clasp eyes on, yet many of us will sadly never get to see them for one reason or another, and that is such a shame. People say that travelling is one of the most rewarding experiences you could ever wish for, which is why we’re being encouraged to pack our cases and jet, or sail, off to parts of the world that we may previously have never considered visiting. When booking your next getaway, instead of going to the all-inclusive holiday resort that you always go [...]

Seven of the most romantic African hideouts

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-23T21:05:41+00:00June 16th, 2020|

Everybody deserves the chance to get away and escape the hustle and bustle of modern society, and for some of us, getting away from it all can do us, and our relationships, a whole world of good. For couples from all over the globe, a romantic getaway for two could be just what is needed to reignite the spark in their relationship/marriage, rather than just doing something conventional, if this applies to you, why not push the boat out and try something new? Africa is, without question, one of the most beautiful parts of the world and is home to so many different surroundings [...]

The ultimate luxury African hotel guide

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-23T16:18:40+00:00June 13th, 2020|

Africa, for all its wild and exciting glory often conjures up images of safari tents and small mud villages, but that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, many high-end, exquisite, luxury African hotels can be found dotted throughout the continent amongst its fifty-four countries. This article looks at a few of these exotic, luxury options in a bit more detail. Courtesy of constancehotels.com Luxury African Hotel: Constance Lemuria, The Seychelles Amongst the white sand beaches of the Seychelles are a number of first class, luxury resorts, prime for special getaways or honeymoons. One such place is the [...]

Top 10 luxury safari camps in Africa

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-23T13:02:36+00:00June 13th, 2020|

They say that travel broadens the mind and opens up an endless world of possibilities and new horizons, and if you’re thinking of spreading your metaphorical wings and seeing the world, how about thinking outside of the box and trying something a little different? Sure, when most people head abroad on holidays and vacations, they tend to be drawn to sunny holiday resorts by the sea. Whilst there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, if you’re thinking that you may be looking to try something new and unique, why not consider visiting Africa instead? Africa is one of the most underrated parts of the [...]