Africa, my Africa! Check out Okavango Safari Lodge – Okavango Delta, Botswana
A small boutique luxury hotel in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, the Okavango Safari Lodge and it is a marvel. The Okavango Delta is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the African continent....
Nigerian Caleb Femi named London’s first Young People’s Laureate
The world is full of fine, young Nigerians, and in these trying times, it does us good to remember that. We have fine minds in just about every field you can think of: from...
Nigerian Cake Art Collaboration: a sweet celebration of skill, talent and flair
I always thought there wasn't a cake I could not eat. Except fruit cake, naturally. Fruit cake are not natural and have something of the underworld about them but then again, everyone knows this....
Wakaa The Musical: The written review
I'm hoping that I will have the words to properly articulate how I feel about Wakaa The Musical. It's been almost twenty-four hours and I'm still buzzing. Jeez, people are lucky I didn't have my...
Africa Utopia returns to London Southbank Centre with comedy, performance, talks, fashion and music
Africa Utopia returns for a fourth time to London Southbank Centre to explore what can be learnt and celebrated from modern Africa and the African diaspora. The festival investigates the arts and culture of...
A military sucker punch, like that of the old days of Dambe Boxing
Random Saturday evening, Typical gridlock, Undetermined hour, Lagos. Much is made about thanking the Creator (if you aren't agnostic/atheist) for Fridays, but I like to think that the essence of such gratitude is defeated if you are reporting...
Photographer Michael Tubes continues to soar higher with latest exhibition!
This June sees Michael Tubi, popularly known as Michael Tubes, presenting his collection on AfroBeats. Showcasing a full room of African artistry, he is setting a record by being the first exhibitor to do so. Michael’s unique eye for photography goes back...
A cultural renaissance as Afenmai Masquerades and dance troupe dazzle in Benin
As legendary Reggae artiste, Bob Marley, once sang in Buffalo Soldier, sang philosophically "If you know your history, you will know where you are coming from." Even though Bob Marley was referring to a people's culture,...
Bakers keep us sweet with Africa Day Cake Art Collaboration
On Africa Day, Wednesday 25th May 2016, social media platforms Facebook and Twitter were taken over by the Africa Day Cake Art Collaboration to celebrate Africa Day with the world in a very African...
WAKAA The Musical comes to London 21st-25th July
The excitement for Wakaa the Musical has been growing steadily here at the Viva Naija Headquarters. Not just because it is an awesome world-standard musical worthy of any international stage, but also because it...
