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Afrimaxx - celebrating the continent’s rich culture

August 1, 2025

This episode of Afrimaxx celebrates the continent’s rich culture, from Nigeria’s Ojude Oba Festival, to an artisan collective in Eswatini, to a tour of Nairobi. Your host, Zimingonaphakade Mabunzi, invites you to join.

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Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle

The weekly lifestyle magazine searches for inspiration and innovation in all areas of popular culture – from fashion and design through to architecture, art, food and travel. The focus is on outstanding individuals doing extraordinary things on the African continent.

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