Tatler Africa
Founder Anita Omofonma grew up in Lagos, where fashion existed across two realities: the imported luxury of the West and the traditional Ankara, lace and Asooke fabrics that defined Yoruba dressing. She spent years asking what it would mean to bring those two worlds into a single luxury object. ISIANOLA is her answer: a Paris-designed, Naples-made luxury handbag label whose debut collection is handcrafted by six master artisans in a familial Neapolitan atelier. Swipe for a closer look at the brand, the craft and the woman behind it. Images Courtesy of ISIANOLA, @lady_annieleash @isianola
The twentieth and twenty-first centuries of African literature gave the world some of its most consequential fiction, poetry and drama, written by authors who documented colonialism, independence and identity with a clarity and authority that changed world literature. These are the writers whose work belongs in your library. Save this post and swipe for the full list. Images Courtesy of Getty Images - Michel Delsol, Penguin Random House, Monica Schipper, Picture Alliance, Good Reads, Wikipedia, Penguin Books,Ted Talks, 4th Estate, WPA Pool, Goodreads, Khama III Memorial Museum Archives, Taylor & Francis, Leonardo Cendamo
Africa’s islands span two oceans and offer some of the most varied island experiences on earth, from the granite-fringed beaches of the Seychelles and the colonial elegance of Mauritius to Zanzibar’s UNESCO-listed Stone Town and the volcanic landscapes of São Tomé and Príncipe. Each island on this list offers a unique experience. Save this post and swipe to find yours. Images Courtesy of andBeyond, Getty Images - Sergey Chips, Fokkebok, Zocha_K, Cinoby, Ppart, Jordieasy, Thomas Armeli, Shane P White, Atosan, Joan Llopart Mora, Michel Porro, Peter Adams, WL Davies, Maria Manso de Lucas, Frédéric Collin, Алексей Облов
Golf getaways have long been a fixture of luxury travel, but combining Africa’s extraordinary landscapes with some of South Africa and Eswatini’s most celebrated courses, all aboard Rovos Rail, one of the most luxurious trains in the world, takes the format to a different level. The 10-day journey balances game drives, golf and historic sites across a route that moves through Sun City, the Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline and Eswatini before returning to Pretoria. Every meal, beverage, green fee and excursion is included. Swipe for a closer look. Images Courtesy of Rovos Rail Tours, Getty Images @rovosrail
From Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to White & Blue in Alexandria, Egypt, Africa’s coastline is home to some of the continent’s most memorable tables. Each destination is shaped by its surrounding waters, local ingredients and distinctive culinary traditions. These are the coastal dining experiences worth travelling for. Save this post and swipe for the complete guide. @788onthesea_twinwaters a restaurant occupying the second floor of the Twin Towers building on the Bluewater Scheme in Lekki. @kingfisher.africa sits on the Lekki waterfront with lagoon views from its outdoor terrace. @mazaganbeachresort a fine dining restaurant at the Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort outside El Jadida. @restaurante_zambi sits on the Maputo Seaboard with views across the bay toward Katembe, shaded by palm trees on the outside veranda. @whiteandblue.alexandria occupies a terrace jutting over the Eastern Harbour next to Qaitbay Citadel, with panoramic Mediterranean views. @pier_capetown occupies the Pierhead Building at the V&A Waterfront and serves a multi-course seafood tasting menu. Images Courtesy of 788 On The Sea, Italawa, Mazagan, @kingfisher.africa @xrestaurante_zambi @restaurante_zambi @whiteandbluenorth @pier_capetown
Africa’s coastline runs for over 30,000 kilometres across the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Mediterranean, making the continent one of the world’s great seafood destinations. The coastal dining culture spans Senegalese thiéboudienne on the Atlantic, grilled lobster in Mombasa and fresh sushi platters on Zanzibar’s waterfront, each a reflection of the specific seafood traditions of its coast. These are the experiences that belong on every food itinerary across the continent. Save this post and swipe for the full guide. Discover more in Part Two. @therockzanzibar sits on a coral formation in the Indian Ocean off Zanzibar’s southeastern coast. @codfather_campsbay a restaurant where you can choose your seafood from a fresh catch display, it’s then weighed and prepared to order. @tamarindmombasa_ a restaurant that occupies a starlit Arab-styled terrace above the Old Harbour with views across dhow-dotted waters. @mawimbiseafood flies in daily deliveries of lobster, crab, prawns and whole fish from the Indian Ocean coast. @lacabanedupecheur.ngor serves fish caught that morning by its own fishing centre on the beach in N’Gor, overlooking N’Gor Island. @lelagon_dakar founded by a French scuba diver who arrived to build a dike and opened a restaurant instead. @nsuomnam.gh a restaurant led by Chef Mick Élysée who sources from local fishermen and its own kitchen herb garden. Images Courtesy of Cod Father Seafood & Sushi, The Rock Zanzibar, Tamarind Village, Tamarind Group, Mawimbi Restaurant, Twin Water Lagos, 788 On The Sea, Italawa, Mazagan, @lacabanedupecheur.ngor @lelagon_dakar @nsuomnam.gh
Madagascar is the world’s fourth-largest island, home to over 90 percent of wildlife species found nowhere else on earth, a landscape that spans razor-sharp limestone formations, ancient baobab forests and some of the most pristine Indian Ocean beaches in Africa. Getting there requires intent, but the reward is a destination without comparison on the continent. Swipe for the Tatler Africa guide to staying, eating and experiencing Madagascar. @miavana_ occupies a private island off Madagascar’s northeastern tip with 14 coral stone villas. @anjajavy_le_lodge_madagascar sits within a 15,000-hectare private nature reserve on Madagascar’s northwestern coast, accessible only by light aircraft. @constancehotels accommodates guests in 25 palm-thatched villas across two beaches in the Nosy Mitsio Archipelago. @la_varangue_boutique_hotel is one of Antananarivo’s most acclaimed restaurants, serving refined French and Malagasy cuisine. @maraisrestaurantmadagascar occupies the fifth floor of Immeuble Atrium Ankorondrano with city views and a menu of haute French cuisine crafted from Malagasy ingredients. The Avenue of the Baobabs and the Tsingy de Bemaraha are two of Madagascar's most extraordinary landscapes. Mitsinjo Reserve is a community-managed private reserve. Royal Hill of Ambohimanga is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Images Courtesy of Miavana By Time + Tide, Relais & Chateaux Anjajavy le Lodge, Constance Tsarabanjina, Mapstr, Mathieu B - Tripadvisor, Madaonsort, Southern Africa Development Community, Mada Magazine, Getty Images, Thomas Armeli - Getty Images, @maraisrestaurantmadagascar
On 21 July 2026, the three largest record labels in the world, Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, committed to opening offices in Nairobi following a meeting between President William Ruto and IFPI CEO Victoria Oakley at State House. The global music industry has long operated at a distance from the continent whose sounds it has increasingly relied on. That distance is now closing, and Nairobi becoming the confirmed East African base for all three opens up a new chapter for African artists, producers and the creative economy around them. Swipe for a closer look at what this means and why it matters. Courtesy of @williamsamoeiruto Pexels - Mukula Igavinchi, @bienaimesol @wizkidayo
South African singer Tyla released her sophomore album A*Pop on 24 July 2026 through FAX and Epic Records, two years after her self-titled debut introduced her signature Popiano sound to a global audience. The project, which she announced at the 68th Grammy Awards on 1 February 2026, fresh off winning Best African Music Performance for Push 2 Start, is already being described by critics as a riskier and more personal effort than the debut, with 14 tracks that expand her sound while keeping the South African musical identity that made her a global phenomenon. Swipe for a closer look at the album. Courtesy of TylerVEVO, Sputnik Africa, @tyla
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