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Ross Evans grew up in Kenya, spent nine years in transaction banking across London, Singapore and India and came home to join Hemingways Collection in 2016. In this Leadership interview shot at Hemingways Nairobi, he speaks about why the decision to return came as a shock even to himself, what it means to be a custodian of a family brand with properties across Nairobi, Watamu and Kigali, and why Kenyan hospitality carries a warmth that cannot be manufactured elsewhere. He also speaks about the adrenaline that defines the Kenya experience, the proximity to extraordinary wildlife and what keeps guests returning. Watch to find out more. Produced by @harrison.thane Cover Courtesy of Medium
Lagos has one of the most stratified and closely guarded members club cultures in Africa, where access is determined by profession, peer nomination, membership committees and in some cases heritage. From women-only business clubs to century-old institutions that have hosted heads of state, these are the addresses that define social and professional capital in the city. Swipe for the full list. #tatler #tatlerafrica #tatlerculture Courtesy of Metropolitan Club, Lagos Yacht Club Nigeria, Ikon Club 1938, @gaiaafricaclub @capitalclublagosofficial @lagospoloclub @miliki.ng
Kisero Nairobi began in a shoe repair shop in Rongai, Nairobi. Josephat Abwova was a cobbler turned shoemaker. His son, Kevin, joined him after years of working elsewhere. Together, they pivoted from private labelling for companies in France and beyond to launching their own brand. Founded in 2020, Kisero Nairobi crafts handmade leather bags, footwear and accessories from Nairobi. Today 65 percent of their products sell in Kenya, with the remaining 35 percent going to the UK, Italy and the United States. Swipe for a closer look at the brand. Courtesy of Business Daily Africa @kisero_nairobi @tribalchic_ @afwlondon
Nairobi has one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving restaurant scenes in Africa, driven by chefs and restaurateurs who have raised the bar on what dining in the city looks and tastes like. From rooftop French neobistros to pan-African kitchens and sky-high Pan-Asian lounges, these are the seven restaurants the city’s most discerning diners keep returning to. Save this post for your next trip to Nairobi and swipe for the full list. Courtesy of Bamba @bamba_kenya @ate.ke @dijo.nairobi @ezo.nairobi @beiteselam @thehungrygirl_ke @mypangskybarandlounge @mughalrestaurantnairobi
Anil Padia is the Nairobi-based designer behind Yoshita 1967, a womenswear label built on the pillars of memory, impeccable craftsmanship, and the textures of East African heritage. This week, he became the first Kenyan designer ever named a finalist for the LVMH Prize, joining eight designers from across the world in contention for the grand prize, which includes a year of mentorship across the LVMH houses. The jury, which includes Jonathan Anderson, Phoebe Philo and Pharrell Williams, presents on 4 September at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. We sat down with Anil as he took us behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the new bridal collection. Watch for an inside look at the label making Kenyan fashion history. Photography by @harrison.thane
Meryanne Loum-Martin is a French-Senegalese hotelier who has lived and worked in Marrakech for over two decades. She takes us inside four of her favourite places for a rich, holistic experience of the city: a contemporary art museum away from the tourist trail with a collection spanning the globe, an appointment-only atelier stocking hand-embroidered Moroccan garments, a local restaurant serving what she considers the finest Moroccan and Middle Eastern food in Marrakech, and finally her own hotel Jnane Tamsna, the Michelin-listed boutique hotel she designed and built across 9 acres of garden oasis. Watch for the full guide. Photography by @harrison.thane @jnanetamsna
On red carpets, runways, screens and pitch-side - these are the African women commanding global attention in style and culture right now. Photography by @evssofficial @mayajama @temiotedola @tolami_benson
The gorilla trek is what brings you to Volcanoes National Park. The property is what makes you want to stay. Spa treatments built on homegrown roses and Rwandan coffee. An infinity pool above the volcanic highlands. A dining room where the garden decides what you eat. One & Only Gorilla’s Nest, Rwanda.
Africa's restaurant scene has never been more compelling. The continent's top tables are gaining global recognition. These are the restaurants in Africa worth planning a trip around. Courtesy of Emerson Zanzibar, @fynrestaurantcpt @nokbyalara @royalmansourmarrakech @cultivakenya
Perched at the boundary of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda - one of Africa’s most protected natural landscapes- the Silverback Suite at One & Only Gorilla’s Nest is the resort’s most exclusive accommodation. It features a private pool, offers floor-to-ceiling forest views, and provides proximity to endangered mountain gorilla territory. A look inside one of the continent’s most extraordinary luxury properties - where the wilderness is its greatest amenity. @tatlertravel