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“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” - Angela Y. Davis
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In October 2016, I wrote an opinion editorial titled “Why You Should Not Visit South Africa,” a scathing rebuke of the country’s visa policies toward Nigerians. While I wrote the essay with Nigerians in mind, it resonated far beyond Nigeria, amplifying frustrations shared by other Africans who had experienced similar hurdles. I soon found myself at the center of a heated, often divisive, debate about relations between South Africans and the rest of the continent. As someone who had made a deliberate effort to tell positive and uplifting stories about Africa and Africans, this was off brand. After almost a decade of talks, debates and some much needed reforms, I returned to South Africa. Since the original article published in the @guardiannigeria garnered so much attention, I returned to my old shop to write an updated piece “Why I returned to South Africa after almost a decade: A reflection on progress, diplomacy, and African unity”. I know bad news travels much faster than COVID while good news barely gets acknowledged, but please give this a read, comment and share s’il vous plait! Link in bio!
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For the love of Art and Lagos💚🇳🇬 We returned to Lagos, Nigeria for the 3rd visit to the 9th edition of the international art fair in West Africa, and a dynamic platform created to showcase and support contemporary culture from Africa and its diaspora. This tour experience has been a collaboration between @soultravellertours and @capitalartofficial. An expression of our collective vision to curate art inspired travel experiences on the continent. Lagos feels like a jolt of electricity and a feast for the creative soul! It heightens your sensitivities, leaving you feeling, overwhelmed, exhilarated, surprised, emotional and energised. We attended the Collectors Preview and it felt like a home coming to familiar faces. From meeting the artists, collectors and people watching the creative social scene, pure marvel. Lagosians are warm and gracious hosts. They opened their homes, galleries and artists studios for us to wander and take it all in. We could barely keep up with the invitations to attend garden parties, cocktail events or a home cooked meals with a glass of wine to decompress. To paraphrase @ben_enwonwu - ‘the purpose of art is the invoke human emotion through its expression so we can sympathise with each other’ - well, travel does the same. This trip felt like a warm hug of faith and hope for our continent and the many people doing their part to@connect us. Thank you @artxlagos for an incredible experience and the opportunity to immerse ourselves in rich history, heritage and culture of Nigeria through art. This is #impacttravel #travelafriva Next trip is Marrakesh @154artfair in January. #letsgo ❤️
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Call + Continuum came about by Zeitz MOCAA’s invitation to partner on the Gala Collateral Programme, under the goal of celebrating women’s often under acknowledged contributions in the art industry. What started as an aural exploration in story and in song, has evolved into a record of lived experiences and triumphs of; @ayanavjackson @mankebeseakgoe @nandiphamntambo @asemahlentlonti @karabo.morule @ktwongfoundation women who dare to shape the world. As Int’l Women’s Month comes to a close, Call + Continuum continues to recognise the women who are promoting empowered futures, through the ecosystems they build and the bodies of work they create. A special thanks goes out to @notjustacreator and @zeitzmocaa.
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In celebration of the arts, particularly photography, we reflect on a remarkable event held this time last year, where Your Luxury Africa and Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth came together to create a memorable evening in the heart of Johannesburg’s Rosebank. Hosted at Mesh Members Club, the event centred around photography’s role in shaping South African history and celebrating the success of the Stellenbosch Outdoor Photography exhibition entitled I Dream Up for Myself and Others curated by Anelisa Mangcu. The evening featured insightful talks from notable figures including Ntokozo Maseko, former editor-in-chief of Your Luxury Africa, who discussed photography’s impact on modern storytelling. Ruth Seopedi Motau, a distinguished photographic artist, shared her perspective on the power of images to preserve culture and address social issues. Anelisa Mangcu, curator of the Stellenbosch Outdoor Photography Exhibition and founder of Under the Aegis, explored how photography documents and shapes South African identity. Karabo Morule, founder of Capital Art, highlighted the intersection of contemporary photography and art in bridging past and present. The outdoor photography exhibition Freedom, I Dream Up for Myself and Others celebrated at the Mesh members club in Johannesburg was a powerful and timely decision for several reasons. Johannesburg, as South Africa’s economic and cultural hub, has long been a place where history, identity, and social change converge. The city’s rich historical context—shaped by apartheid, the struggle for liberation, and ongoing conversations about transformation—provided us grounds to open up dialogues about freedom, identity, and the role of photography in documenting these themes. Video credit: @yourluxury_africa
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Keep an eye out for the Best Stand at RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025, sponsored by Lexus. Today, meet our Selection Committee!⁠ ⁠ Lexus, in addition to providing private chauffeured drives to RMB Latitudes Art Fair, presents the second year of the Lexus Best Stand Award, which celebrates the Best Stand at RMB Latitudes 2025.⁠ ⁠ The esteemed selection committee will select five exhibitions within the Fair as finalists, and the winner will be announced on Sunday 25 May. Watch out for a QR code at the finalists' booths, or keep an eye on our article below, to view the finalists and vote for your favourite - by voting you stand a chance to win a luxurious L'MAD Collection x Latitudes satin silk scarf! ⁠ ⁠ Meet the Selection Committee:⁠ ⁠ Moni Aisida ⁠ Executive Director of Guest Artist Spaces (G.A.S) Foundation's sister organization, the Yinka Shonibare Foundation⁠ ⁠ Karabo Morule⁠ Investor-operator entrepreneur, Founder of Capital Art⁠ ⁠ David Andrew⁠ Associate Professor and former Head of the Department of Fine Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand⁠ ⁠ Mary Corrigall⁠ Award-winning art journalist and academic, heads an art consultancy and the HEAT Winter Arts Festival in Cape Town⁠ ⁠ Link in bio for more.⁠ ⁠ #RMBLatitudes #RMBLatitudesArtFair #RMBLatitudes2025 #RMBLatitudesArtFair2025 #LexusBestStandAward #Lexus #LexusExperienceAmazing
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Jozi weekend special! The RMB latitudes art fair is a wonderful experience.. The people, vibe, energy and creativity is unmatched. This city will always have my heart. ❤️
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Scenes from the Hlukanisa uHlanganise exhibition and interactive panel discussion on Legacy, Care and the Custodianship of African Epistemologies at the @themelrosegallerysa with @nix_indamix @mpumi.mayisa Nwabisa Ntlokwana and guest speaker @karabo.morule We give thanks.
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INCASE YOU MISSED IT: @hekima_counsel's Amanda Masondo caught up with @karabo.morule. Who is the founder of Capital Art, a platform that helps art collectors manage and track the value of their artworks. With a background in finance and actuarial science, Karabo brings a unique perspective to the art world. #makalapodcast @capitalartofficial
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Community, to me, means people who show up for you and rally behind you with unwavering support. Over the past two weeks, during the DLO African Women in Leadership Summit, I was reminded of the powerful community I’ve had the privilege of building over the years through this platform. This year, we did something a little different — we hosted a brunch and a series of panel discussions centered on strengthening ecosystems around creative entrepreneurship. Too often, when we discuss funding in Africa, the focus is limited to infrastructure and technology. Yet, the creative sector is a major contributor to our economies across the continent, and it continues to be underfunded and overlooked. What we achieved last week was special: we brought traditional funders like @myaccessbank @accessbanksa into the room with visionaries and trailblazers from the creative world. We also had the privilege of hosting speakers from across the globe — the USA, Europe, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Cameroon, Botswana, and Zambia — each bringing rich perspectives and valuable insights. I’ll admit — I was nervous about how it would all unfold. But the depth of the conversations, the level of engagement, and the shared commitment to real change far exceeded anything I could have imagined. Thank you to my community — for showing up for me, for standing with this mission, and most importantly, for holding space for such a vital conversation.
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Another year, another RMB Latitudes Art Fair 😮‍💨❤️‍🔥 @latitudes.online @rmb_cib
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Have you heard!? Our Lexus Selection Committee has chosen and revealed 5 Lexus Best Stand Finalists for RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025!⁠ ⁠ They are: Southern Guild, Peffers Fine Art, Stevenson, Untitled and BKhz.⁠ ⁠ The winner will be announced on Sunday, 25 May. There will also be an audience award winner and visitors are invited to scan a QR code at the Fair to vote for their best stand.⁠ ⁠ A big thank you to our selection committee: Moni Aisida, Karabo Morule, David Andrew and Mary Corrigall.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio for more and to vote.⁠ ⁠ #RMBLatitudes #RMBLatitudesArtFair
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And just like that, our 2024/25 Summer Workshop Series officially comes to an end! At Art School Africa, we believe that it is imperative for art practitioners to have the necessary business acumen to build a sustainable career in the art sector. The aim of this series was to empower and inspire individuals by providing free access to practical tools, industry insights, and meaningful connections. Thank you to everyone who made this series possible: our incredible partners VANSA (@vansa_national), Everard Read (@everard_read_cape_town_), and 16 on Lerotholi (@16onlerotholi); our sponsor Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages (@cocacolapenbev); our generous speakers; and of course, every artist and participant who joined us along the way. We’re excited to keep building on this series and make it even bigger and better next time! 🎥 @mona.films #ArtSchoolAfrica #SummerWorkshopSeries #EverardRead #VANSA #16onLerotholi
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