Maputo is one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. It’s an exciting place to be, with an energetic young population looking to the future. Here are some of the locals who left an impression on me:
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Photo 2: Meet Osvaldo Cipriano, a talented architect who gave me a tour of the city and its most renowned architecture. Fun fact: until 1976 the city was called Lourenço Marques and when it gained independence after a 500 year Portuguese rule, it was given the name Maputo.
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Photo 3: This is Ivan Muhambe of Maputo Street Art. During the pandemic, Ivan came up with an art walk of street art, creating a new tourist attraction.
Photo 4: Yara Chidiamassamba’s love for sports led her to start volunteering at Favela United, where she shows young women how to defend their bodies, and build confidence through sports.
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Photo 5: I joined Yara in the Favela United kitchen. The kitchen is run by community mothers like Dona Angelica, whose role is to look out for neighborhood kids and provide a meal to fuel the Favela United youth after games. On the menu for that day? Pão com Badjia, which I got to help make!
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Photo 6: This is Mateus Sithole, a muralist who surprised me with this incredible portrait. During the pandemic, he developed a collage technique using strips of African print fabrics, extrapolating their dye to make artwork. The result is this textured tapestry. I was so moved by its inspired expression that it brought me to tears. Obrigado, Mateus!
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Photo 7: (From L to R) Meet the owners and chef of Lumma, Maiane and Nadia Matavele and Chef Marcelino Dgedge. Chef Marcelino is preserving techniques and ingredients of Maputo food culture that have been used through the ages. The food at Lumma is ASTOUNDINGLY FLAVORFUL!
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Photo 8: This is Witnei Shamusso, Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Wumburi. A few years ago, she struggled with her Mozambican identity, so she delved into past traditions and found her voice. Witnei designs Wumburis and aims to celebrate Mozambican women.
Photo 9: And finally, I had the most amazing time dancing with this Marrabenta dance troupe. Their energy was magnetic and I loved experiencing this expression of Mozambican culture!
Maputo is one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. It’s an exciting place to be, with an energetic young population looking to the future. Here are some of the locals who left an impression on me:
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Photo 2: Meet Osvaldo Cipriano, a talented architect who gave me a tour of the city and its most renowned architecture. Fun fact: until 1976 the city was called Lourenço Marques and when it gained independence after a 500 year Portuguese rule, it was given the name Maputo.
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Photo 3: This is Ivan Muhambe of Maputo Street Art. During the pandemic, Ivan came up with an art walk of street art, creating a new tourist attraction.
Photo 4: Yara Chidiamassamba’s love for sports led her to start volunteering at Favela United, where she shows young women how to defend their bodies, and build confidence through sports.
:
Photo 5: I joined Yara in the Favela United kitchen. The kitchen is run by community mothers like Dona Angelica, whose role is to look out for neighborhood kids and provide a meal to fuel the Favela United youth after games. On the menu for that day? Pão com Badjia, which I got to help make!
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Photo 6: This is Mateus Sithole, a muralist who surprised me with this incredible portrait. During the pandemic, he developed a collage technique using strips of African print fabrics, extrapolating their dye to make artwork. The result is this textured tapestry. I was so moved by its inspired expression that it brought me to tears. Obrigado, Mateus!
:
Photo 7: (From L to R) Meet the owners and chef of Lumma, Maiane and Nadia Matavele and Chef Marcelino Dgedge. Chef Marcelino is preserving techniques and ingredients of Maputo food culture that have been used through the ages. The food at Lumma is ASTOUNDINGLY FLAVORFUL!
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Photo 8: This is Witnei Shamusso, Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Wumburi. A few years ago, she struggled with her Mozambican identity, so she delved into past traditions and found her voice. Witnei designs Wumburis and aims to celebrate Mozambican women.
Photo 9: And finally, I had the most amazing time dancing with this Marrabenta dance troupe. Their energy was magnetic and I loved experiencing this expression of Mozambican culture!
Maputo is one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. It’s an exciting place to be, with an energetic young population looking to the future. Here are some of the locals who left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2: Meet Osvaldo Cipriano, a talented architect who gave me a tour of the city and its most renowned architecture. Fun fact: until 1976 the city was called Lourenço Marques and when it gained independence after a 500 year Portuguese rule, it was given the name Maputo.
:
Photo 3: This is Ivan Muhambe of Maputo Street Art. During the pandemic, Ivan came up with an art walk of street art, creating a new tourist attraction.
Photo 4: Yara Chidiamassamba’s love for sports led her to start volunteering at Favela United, where she shows young women how to defend their bodies, and build confidence through sports.
:
Photo 5: I joined Yara in the Favela United kitchen. The kitchen is run by community mothers like Dona Angelica, whose role is to look out for neighborhood kids and provide a meal to fuel the Favela United youth after games. On the menu for that day? Pão com Badjia, which I got to help make!
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Photo 6: This is Mateus Sithole, a muralist who surprised me with this incredible portrait. During the pandemic, he developed a collage technique using strips of African print fabrics, extrapolating their dye to make artwork. The result is this textured tapestry. I was so moved by its inspired expression that it brought me to tears. Obrigado, Mateus!
:
Photo 7: (From L to R) Meet the owners and chef of Lumma, Maiane and Nadia Matavele and Chef Marcelino Dgedge. Chef Marcelino is preserving techniques and ingredients of Maputo food culture that have been used through the ages. The food at Lumma is ASTOUNDINGLY FLAVORFUL!
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Photo 8: This is Witnei Shamusso, Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Wumburi. A few years ago, she struggled with her Mozambican identity, so she delved into past traditions and found her voice. Witnei designs Wumburis and aims to celebrate Mozambican women.
Photo 9: And finally, I had the most amazing time dancing with this Marrabenta dance troupe. Their energy was magnetic and I loved experiencing this expression of Mozambican culture!
Maputo is one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. It’s an exciting place to be, with an energetic young population looking to the future. Here are some of the locals who left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2: Meet Osvaldo Cipriano, a talented architect who gave me a tour of the city and its most renowned architecture. Fun fact: until 1976 the city was called Lourenço Marques and when it gained independence after a 500 year Portuguese rule, it was given the name Maputo.
:
Photo 3: This is Ivan Muhambe of Maputo Street Art. During the pandemic, Ivan came up with an art walk of street art, creating a new tourist attraction.
Photo 4: Yara Chidiamassamba’s love for sports led her to start volunteering at Favela United, where she shows young women how to defend their bodies, and build confidence through sports.
:
Photo 5: I joined Yara in the Favela United kitchen. The kitchen is run by community mothers like Dona Angelica, whose role is to look out for neighborhood kids and provide a meal to fuel the Favela United youth after games. On the menu for that day? Pão com Badjia, which I got to help make!
:
Photo 6: This is Mateus Sithole, a muralist who surprised me with this incredible portrait. During the pandemic, he developed a collage technique using strips of African print fabrics, extrapolating their dye to make artwork. The result is this textured tapestry. I was so moved by its inspired expression that it brought me to tears. Obrigado, Mateus!
:
Photo 7: (From L to R) Meet the owners and chef of Lumma, Maiane and Nadia Matavele and Chef Marcelino Dgedge. Chef Marcelino is preserving techniques and ingredients of Maputo food culture that have been used through the ages. The food at Lumma is ASTOUNDINGLY FLAVORFUL!
:
Photo 8: This is Witnei Shamusso, Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Wumburi. A few years ago, she struggled with her Mozambican identity, so she delved into past traditions and found her voice. Witnei designs Wumburis and aims to celebrate Mozambican women.
Photo 9: And finally, I had the most amazing time dancing with this Marrabenta dance troupe. Their energy was magnetic and I loved experiencing this expression of Mozambican culture!
Maputo is one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. It’s an exciting place to be, with an energetic young population looking to the future. Here are some of the locals who left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2: Meet Osvaldo Cipriano, a talented architect who gave me a tour of the city and its most renowned architecture. Fun fact: until 1976 the city was called Lourenço Marques and when it gained independence after a 500 year Portuguese rule, it was given the name Maputo.
:
Photo 3: This is Ivan Muhambe of Maputo Street Art. During the pandemic, Ivan came up with an art walk of street art, creating a new tourist attraction.
Photo 4: Yara Chidiamassamba’s love for sports led her to start volunteering at Favela United, where she shows young women how to defend their bodies, and build confidence through sports.
:
Photo 5: I joined Yara in the Favela United kitchen. The kitchen is run by community mothers like Dona Angelica, whose role is to look out for neighborhood kids and provide a meal to fuel the Favela United youth after games. On the menu for that day? Pão com Badjia, which I got to help make!
:
Photo 6: This is Mateus Sithole, a muralist who surprised me with this incredible portrait. During the pandemic, he developed a collage technique using strips of African print fabrics, extrapolating their dye to make artwork. The result is this textured tapestry. I was so moved by its inspired expression that it brought me to tears. Obrigado, Mateus!
:
Photo 7: (From L to R) Meet the owners and chef of Lumma, Maiane and Nadia Matavele and Chef Marcelino Dgedge. Chef Marcelino is preserving techniques and ingredients of Maputo food culture that have been used through the ages. The food at Lumma is ASTOUNDINGLY FLAVORFUL!
:
Photo 8: This is Witnei Shamusso, Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Wumburi. A few years ago, she struggled with her Mozambican identity, so she delved into past traditions and found her voice. Witnei designs Wumburis and aims to celebrate Mozambican women.
Photo 9: And finally, I had the most amazing time dancing with this Marrabenta dance troupe. Their energy was magnetic and I loved experiencing this expression of Mozambican culture!
Maputo is one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. It’s an exciting place to be, with an energetic young population looking to the future. Here are some of the locals who left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2: Meet Osvaldo Cipriano, a talented architect who gave me a tour of the city and its most renowned architecture. Fun fact: until 1976 the city was called Lourenço Marques and when it gained independence after a 500 year Portuguese rule, it was given the name Maputo.
:
Photo 3: This is Ivan Muhambe of Maputo Street Art. During the pandemic, Ivan came up with an art walk of street art, creating a new tourist attraction.
Photo 4: Yara Chidiamassamba’s love for sports led her to start volunteering at Favela United, where she shows young women how to defend their bodies, and build confidence through sports.
:
Photo 5: I joined Yara in the Favela United kitchen. The kitchen is run by community mothers like Dona Angelica, whose role is to look out for neighborhood kids and provide a meal to fuel the Favela United youth after games. On the menu for that day? Pão com Badjia, which I got to help make!
:
Photo 6: This is Mateus Sithole, a muralist who surprised me with this incredible portrait. During the pandemic, he developed a collage technique using strips of African print fabrics, extrapolating their dye to make artwork. The result is this textured tapestry. I was so moved by its inspired expression that it brought me to tears. Obrigado, Mateus!
:
Photo 7: (From L to R) Meet the owners and chef of Lumma, Maiane and Nadia Matavele and Chef Marcelino Dgedge. Chef Marcelino is preserving techniques and ingredients of Maputo food culture that have been used through the ages. The food at Lumma is ASTOUNDINGLY FLAVORFUL!
:
Photo 8: This is Witnei Shamusso, Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Wumburi. A few years ago, she struggled with her Mozambican identity, so she delved into past traditions and found her voice. Witnei designs Wumburis and aims to celebrate Mozambican women.
Photo 9: And finally, I had the most amazing time dancing with this Marrabenta dance troupe. Their energy was magnetic and I loved experiencing this expression of Mozambican culture!
Maputo is one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. It’s an exciting place to be, with an energetic young population looking to the future. Here are some of the locals who left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2: Meet Osvaldo Cipriano, a talented architect who gave me a tour of the city and its most renowned architecture. Fun fact: until 1976 the city was called Lourenço Marques and when it gained independence after a 500 year Portuguese rule, it was given the name Maputo.
:
Photo 3: This is Ivan Muhambe of Maputo Street Art. During the pandemic, Ivan came up with an art walk of street art, creating a new tourist attraction.
Photo 4: Yara Chidiamassamba’s love for sports led her to start volunteering at Favela United, where she shows young women how to defend their bodies, and build confidence through sports.
:
Photo 5: I joined Yara in the Favela United kitchen. The kitchen is run by community mothers like Dona Angelica, whose role is to look out for neighborhood kids and provide a meal to fuel the Favela United youth after games. On the menu for that day? Pão com Badjia, which I got to help make!
:
Photo 6: This is Mateus Sithole, a muralist who surprised me with this incredible portrait. During the pandemic, he developed a collage technique using strips of African print fabrics, extrapolating their dye to make artwork. The result is this textured tapestry. I was so moved by its inspired expression that it brought me to tears. Obrigado, Mateus!
:
Photo 7: (From L to R) Meet the owners and chef of Lumma, Maiane and Nadia Matavele and Chef Marcelino Dgedge. Chef Marcelino is preserving techniques and ingredients of Maputo food culture that have been used through the ages. The food at Lumma is ASTOUNDINGLY FLAVORFUL!
:
Photo 8: This is Witnei Shamusso, Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Wumburi. A few years ago, she struggled with her Mozambican identity, so she delved into past traditions and found her voice. Witnei designs Wumburis and aims to celebrate Mozambican women.
Photo 9: And finally, I had the most amazing time dancing with this Marrabenta dance troupe. Their energy was magnetic and I loved experiencing this expression of Mozambican culture!
Maputo is one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. It’s an exciting place to be, with an energetic young population looking to the future. Here are some of the locals who left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2: Meet Osvaldo Cipriano, a talented architect who gave me a tour of the city and its most renowned architecture. Fun fact: until 1976 the city was called Lourenço Marques and when it gained independence after a 500 year Portuguese rule, it was given the name Maputo.
:
Photo 3: This is Ivan Muhambe of Maputo Street Art. During the pandemic, Ivan came up with an art walk of street art, creating a new tourist attraction.
Photo 4: Yara Chidiamassamba’s love for sports led her to start volunteering at Favela United, where she shows young women how to defend their bodies, and build confidence through sports.
:
Photo 5: I joined Yara in the Favela United kitchen. The kitchen is run by community mothers like Dona Angelica, whose role is to look out for neighborhood kids and provide a meal to fuel the Favela United youth after games. On the menu for that day? Pão com Badjia, which I got to help make!
:
Photo 6: This is Mateus Sithole, a muralist who surprised me with this incredible portrait. During the pandemic, he developed a collage technique using strips of African print fabrics, extrapolating their dye to make artwork. The result is this textured tapestry. I was so moved by its inspired expression that it brought me to tears. Obrigado, Mateus!
:
Photo 7: (From L to R) Meet the owners and chef of Lumma, Maiane and Nadia Matavele and Chef Marcelino Dgedge. Chef Marcelino is preserving techniques and ingredients of Maputo food culture that have been used through the ages. The food at Lumma is ASTOUNDINGLY FLAVORFUL!
:
Photo 8: This is Witnei Shamusso, Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Wumburi. A few years ago, she struggled with her Mozambican identity, so she delved into past traditions and found her voice. Witnei designs Wumburis and aims to celebrate Mozambican women.
Photo 9: And finally, I had the most amazing time dancing with this Marrabenta dance troupe. Their energy was magnetic and I loved experiencing this expression of Mozambican culture!
Maputo is one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. It’s an exciting place to be, with an energetic young population looking to the future. Here are some of the locals who left an impression on me:
:
Photo 2: Meet Osvaldo Cipriano, a talented architect who gave me a tour of the city and its most renowned architecture. Fun fact: until 1976 the city was called Lourenço Marques and when it gained independence after a 500 year Portuguese rule, it was given the name Maputo.
:
Photo 3: This is Ivan Muhambe of Maputo Street Art. During the pandemic, Ivan came up with an art walk of street art, creating a new tourist attraction.
Photo 4: Yara Chidiamassamba’s love for sports led her to start volunteering at Favela United, where she shows young women how to defend their bodies, and build confidence through sports.
:
Photo 5: I joined Yara in the Favela United kitchen. The kitchen is run by community mothers like Dona Angelica, whose role is to look out for neighborhood kids and provide a meal to fuel the Favela United youth after games. On the menu for that day? Pão com Badjia, which I got to help make!
:
Photo 6: This is Mateus Sithole, a muralist who surprised me with this incredible portrait. During the pandemic, he developed a collage technique using strips of African print fabrics, extrapolating their dye to make artwork. The result is this textured tapestry. I was so moved by its inspired expression that it brought me to tears. Obrigado, Mateus!
:
Photo 7: (From L to R) Meet the owners and chef of Lumma, Maiane and Nadia Matavele and Chef Marcelino Dgedge. Chef Marcelino is preserving techniques and ingredients of Maputo food culture that have been used through the ages. The food at Lumma is ASTOUNDINGLY FLAVORFUL!
:
Photo 8: This is Witnei Shamusso, Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Wumburi. A few years ago, she struggled with her Mozambican identity, so she delved into past traditions and found her voice. Witnei designs Wumburis and aims to celebrate Mozambican women.
Photo 9: And finally, I had the most amazing time dancing with this Marrabenta dance troupe. Their energy was magnetic and I loved experiencing this expression of Mozambican culture!
Neighborhood watch, reporting for duty. 👀🙋🏿♀️🐱#Caturday
I had an amazing time jumping with these incredible divers when I visited Zanzibar. Next time, head first!! 😜 🌊
In my visit to Zanzibar, I was overcome with the beauty and uniqueness of the island, the amazing flavors of the food and the wonderful people who live there. So many fascinating stories to share…
Meet Aiysha Mohammed (photo #2) my tour guide for the trip. She is the first female tour guide EVER in Zanzibar, a position she fought hard to achieve because of her fascination with the island’s history, culture and food. She is a trailblazer and hopes other women will follow in her footsteps.
These women (photo #3) are octopus hunters. It is an age-old practice on the island and has been revitalized in recent years.
This is Maida (photo #6). She is a musician, passionate about the traditional music of Zanzibar. Because of some conservative beliefs that still exist of what a female should do, she was unable to find someone to tutor her in violin, so she learned from YouTube! She now plays in a Taarab band and wants to share that tradition with the world.
This is Dr. Saidi (photo #7). He is passionate about the authentic history of this island and is a strong advocate for the culture and people from it.
And finally, meet Dr. Mwatima Juma and team. Dr. Juma’s passion project is organic farming, dedicated to putting Zanzibar on the organic farming map. I spent time with them at Msonge Organic Farm – one of the country’s organic farming success stories. Together, they are working on a delivery service that supplies fresh, organic, locally produced ingredients delivered to residents, hotels, and other businesses!
In my visit to Zanzibar, I was overcome with the beauty and uniqueness of the island, the amazing flavors of the food and the wonderful people who live there. So many fascinating stories to share…
Meet Aiysha Mohammed (photo #2) my tour guide for the trip. She is the first female tour guide EVER in Zanzibar, a position she fought hard to achieve because of her fascination with the island’s history, culture and food. She is a trailblazer and hopes other women will follow in her footsteps.
These women (photo #3) are octopus hunters. It is an age-old practice on the island and has been revitalized in recent years.
This is Maida (photo #6). She is a musician, passionate about the traditional music of Zanzibar. Because of some conservative beliefs that still exist of what a female should do, she was unable to find someone to tutor her in violin, so she learned from YouTube! She now plays in a Taarab band and wants to share that tradition with the world.
This is Dr. Saidi (photo #7). He is passionate about the authentic history of this island and is a strong advocate for the culture and people from it.
And finally, meet Dr. Mwatima Juma and team. Dr. Juma’s passion project is organic farming, dedicated to putting Zanzibar on the organic farming map. I spent time with them at Msonge Organic Farm – one of the country’s organic farming success stories. Together, they are working on a delivery service that supplies fresh, organic, locally produced ingredients delivered to residents, hotels, and other businesses!
In my visit to Zanzibar, I was overcome with the beauty and uniqueness of the island, the amazing flavors of the food and the wonderful people who live there. So many fascinating stories to share…
Meet Aiysha Mohammed (photo #2) my tour guide for the trip. She is the first female tour guide EVER in Zanzibar, a position she fought hard to achieve because of her fascination with the island’s history, culture and food. She is a trailblazer and hopes other women will follow in her footsteps.
These women (photo #3) are octopus hunters. It is an age-old practice on the island and has been revitalized in recent years.
This is Maida (photo #6). She is a musician, passionate about the traditional music of Zanzibar. Because of some conservative beliefs that still exist of what a female should do, she was unable to find someone to tutor her in violin, so she learned from YouTube! She now plays in a Taarab band and wants to share that tradition with the world.
This is Dr. Saidi (photo #7). He is passionate about the authentic history of this island and is a strong advocate for the culture and people from it.
And finally, meet Dr. Mwatima Juma and team. Dr. Juma’s passion project is organic farming, dedicated to putting Zanzibar on the organic farming map. I spent time with them at Msonge Organic Farm – one of the country’s organic farming success stories. Together, they are working on a delivery service that supplies fresh, organic, locally produced ingredients delivered to residents, hotels, and other businesses!
In my visit to Zanzibar, I was overcome with the beauty and uniqueness of the island, the amazing flavors of the food and the wonderful people who live there. So many fascinating stories to share…
Meet Aiysha Mohammed (photo #2) my tour guide for the trip. She is the first female tour guide EVER in Zanzibar, a position she fought hard to achieve because of her fascination with the island’s history, culture and food. She is a trailblazer and hopes other women will follow in her footsteps.
These women (photo #3) are octopus hunters. It is an age-old practice on the island and has been revitalized in recent years.
This is Maida (photo #6). She is a musician, passionate about the traditional music of Zanzibar. Because of some conservative beliefs that still exist of what a female should do, she was unable to find someone to tutor her in violin, so she learned from YouTube! She now plays in a Taarab band and wants to share that tradition with the world.
This is Dr. Saidi (photo #7). He is passionate about the authentic history of this island and is a strong advocate for the culture and people from it.
And finally, meet Dr. Mwatima Juma and team. Dr. Juma’s passion project is organic farming, dedicated to putting Zanzibar on the organic farming map. I spent time with them at Msonge Organic Farm – one of the country’s organic farming success stories. Together, they are working on a delivery service that supplies fresh, organic, locally produced ingredients delivered to residents, hotels, and other businesses!
In my visit to Zanzibar, I was overcome with the beauty and uniqueness of the island, the amazing flavors of the food and the wonderful people who live there. So many fascinating stories to share…
Meet Aiysha Mohammed (photo #2) my tour guide for the trip. She is the first female tour guide EVER in Zanzibar, a position she fought hard to achieve because of her fascination with the island’s history, culture and food. She is a trailblazer and hopes other women will follow in her footsteps.
These women (photo #3) are octopus hunters. It is an age-old practice on the island and has been revitalized in recent years.
This is Maida (photo #6). She is a musician, passionate about the traditional music of Zanzibar. Because of some conservative beliefs that still exist of what a female should do, she was unable to find someone to tutor her in violin, so she learned from YouTube! She now plays in a Taarab band and wants to share that tradition with the world.
This is Dr. Saidi (photo #7). He is passionate about the authentic history of this island and is a strong advocate for the culture and people from it.
And finally, meet Dr. Mwatima Juma and team. Dr. Juma’s passion project is organic farming, dedicated to putting Zanzibar on the organic farming map. I spent time with them at Msonge Organic Farm – one of the country’s organic farming success stories. Together, they are working on a delivery service that supplies fresh, organic, locally produced ingredients delivered to residents, hotels, and other businesses!
In my visit to Zanzibar, I was overcome with the beauty and uniqueness of the island, the amazing flavors of the food and the wonderful people who live there. So many fascinating stories to share…
Meet Aiysha Mohammed (photo #2) my tour guide for the trip. She is the first female tour guide EVER in Zanzibar, a position she fought hard to achieve because of her fascination with the island’s history, culture and food. She is a trailblazer and hopes other women will follow in her footsteps.
These women (photo #3) are octopus hunters. It is an age-old practice on the island and has been revitalized in recent years.
This is Maida (photo #6). She is a musician, passionate about the traditional music of Zanzibar. Because of some conservative beliefs that still exist of what a female should do, she was unable to find someone to tutor her in violin, so she learned from YouTube! She now plays in a Taarab band and wants to share that tradition with the world.
This is Dr. Saidi (photo #7). He is passionate about the authentic history of this island and is a strong advocate for the culture and people from it.
And finally, meet Dr. Mwatima Juma and team. Dr. Juma’s passion project is organic farming, dedicated to putting Zanzibar on the organic farming map. I spent time with them at Msonge Organic Farm – one of the country’s organic farming success stories. Together, they are working on a delivery service that supplies fresh, organic, locally produced ingredients delivered to residents, hotels, and other businesses!
In my visit to Zanzibar, I was overcome with the beauty and uniqueness of the island, the amazing flavors of the food and the wonderful people who live there. So many fascinating stories to share…
Meet Aiysha Mohammed (photo #2) my tour guide for the trip. She is the first female tour guide EVER in Zanzibar, a position she fought hard to achieve because of her fascination with the island’s history, culture and food. She is a trailblazer and hopes other women will follow in her footsteps.
These women (photo #3) are octopus hunters. It is an age-old practice on the island and has been revitalized in recent years.
This is Maida (photo #6). She is a musician, passionate about the traditional music of Zanzibar. Because of some conservative beliefs that still exist of what a female should do, she was unable to find someone to tutor her in violin, so she learned from YouTube! She now plays in a Taarab band and wants to share that tradition with the world.
This is Dr. Saidi (photo #7). He is passionate about the authentic history of this island and is a strong advocate for the culture and people from it.
And finally, meet Dr. Mwatima Juma and team. Dr. Juma’s passion project is organic farming, dedicated to putting Zanzibar on the organic farming map. I spent time with them at Msonge Organic Farm – one of the country’s organic farming success stories. Together, they are working on a delivery service that supplies fresh, organic, locally produced ingredients delivered to residents, hotels, and other businesses!
I tried viper…and I liked it 👀🐍 #LupitaTriesEverything #Viper #Snake
Rissois is delicious. Have you ever tried it? 🇲🇿 #Maputo #Mozambique #LoveAfrica
Maputo is a wonderful city – have you ever been? It is so photogenic, colorful and warm. Here are just a few things I love about it… 🇲🇿 #Maputo #Mozambique #LoveAfrica
2023 you were beautiful at times, deeply challenging at others, and full of change that we couldn’t have predicted. I’m ready to slam the door on you and welcome 2024 with open arms! #bye2023 #hello2024 #newyear #2023recap
Me: I wish I could just carry you in my suitcase
Yoyo: 🧳🐱🧳
#Caturday #YOYOYYO
The vibe I’m manifesting for 2024. What’s on your 2024 ignition playlist?
