by checkoutafrica | Nov 1, 2021 | Checkoutafrica, Culture, History, Home, People, Places, Travel & Tourism
CheckoutAfrica put together a list of 10 interesting facts about Africa. While Africa makes up about 16% of the world’s population, fully one quarter of the world’s languages are spoken only in Africa. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with an estimated...
by Gerald Muchandiona | Sep 30, 2021 | An African story, Checkoutafrica, Culture, Features, Home, Interviews, Lifestyle, People, Places, Travel, Travel & Tourism
Travelling has always been one of those activities which brings the unexpected, unforgettable and intimate experiences. Dalai Lama once said that at least once in a year one should go someplace you have never been before. Personally travel is my unconventional massage...
by checkoutafrica | Dec 20, 2020 | Checkoutafrica, Culture, Entertainment, Features, Home, News, People, Technology
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, who founded telecom giant Econet Global, has joined the board of directors at Netflix. “We are delighted to welcome Strive to the Netflix board,” Netflix co-founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings said in a press release. “His...
by Gerald Muchandiona | Dec 16, 2020 | Checkoutafrica, Culture, Entertainment, Features, Home, Music, News, Uncategorised
There is already quite a buzz around Zimbabwean born singer and songwriter, Adrian Dzvuke. He is an award winning RnB and afro-fusion artist killing it Australia. His start story is close to unbelievable of how him and his friends believed so much in their abilities...
by checkoutafrica | Aug 11, 2020 | Checkoutafrica, Culture, History, Home, Lifestyle, Places, Travel & Tourism
Olumo Rock is a popular tourist attraction in the city of Abeokuta, Nigeria. It was used as a fortress by the Egba people in the early 19th century. Abeokuta Olumo rock, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nigeria, West Africa, sits in the ancient city...
by Gerald Muchandiona | Aug 7, 2020 | An African story, Art, Checkoutafrica, Entertainment, Features, Home, Interviews, People
King Kandoro. Photo courtsey of Madhorofiya Republik You know you must be doing something right if old people like you.Dave Chappelle I remember quite vividly the first time l came in contact with King Kandoro’s stand-up comedy at Chez Zandi in Harare, Zimbabwe. My...