In conversation with Kevin Boakye, co-founder of WAV Festival
In conversation with Kevin Boakye, co-founder of WAV Festival WAV Festival is arriving in Cape Town on 2 January 2026, highlighting the richness and innovation of R&B, soul, and alternative music. Bringing together trailblazing artists for a celebration of African and diasporic culture, the fest
Manor x Gucci | Our Festive Story
Our Festive Story Gucci’s Cruise collection Florence has always been a city that understood beauty. Gucci returned home for its Cruise 2026 collection, drawing from the Renaissance city that’s foundational to the culture of fashion and to Italy itself — shaping the House’s beginnings and con
Africa House Launches in Lagos with “South Meets West” Pop Up
Africa House Launches in Lagos with “South Meets West” Pop Up After the successful soft launch of Africa House in London, the nomadic members club most recently brought its vibrant ‘South Meets West’ pop-up to Alara in Lagos for a week celebrating collaboration and connection. In partnership
From Bamako to Brooklyn: Manor visits ‘Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens’
Manor visits ‘Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens’ A landmark exhibition opened at the Brooklyn Museum on 10 October, celebrating one of Africa’s most revered photographers, Seydou Keïta, a pioneer whose lens defined an era of cultural rebirth. ‘Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens’ is the most expans
NOMBIDA: Expressing identity, individuality, and resistance
NOMBIDA: Expressing identity, individuality, and resistance NOMBIDA is a premium African brand redefining the modern uniform as a powerful tool for self-expression. Launched in 2021 under the name NOMBIDA LUXE, the brand began with a sharp focus on non-branded leather biker jackets. Today, NOMBIDA i
Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean Set DStv Delicious Festival Ablaze
Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean Set DStv Delicious Festival Ablaze The 2025 edition of the DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival will be remembered as the year Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean reunited in Johannesburg, reminding audiences why the Fugees’ sound defined an era and continue
Grade Africa x Lauryn Hill: A Capsule of LegacY
Grade Africa x Lauryn Hill: A Capsule of LegacY Energy ran high in Johannesburg this past weekend as Grade Africa, founded by cultural entrepreneur Zaid Osman, hosted an exclusive pop-up experience with the legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill ahead of her DStv Delicious Festival performance. The collaboration
Heritage takes flight with Nike and Air Afrique
Heritage takes flight with Nike and Air Afrique https://themanor.africa/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/005_Nike-Air-Max-RK61_Issa_Didier-Drogba.mp4 https://themanor.africa/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/006_Nike-Air-Max-RK61_Oumou-SangareCC81.mp4 When Nike collaborates, it rarely feels casual. Every collabo
The faces behind ‘When The Party Is Over’
The faces behind ‘When The Party Is Over’ The Manor’s latest installation this September features the creative pairing of Nao Serati and Tatenda Chidora, longtime collaborators whose work together continues to transcend conceptual fashion and visual storytelling. As a photographer for many Nao