African Travel Now

In this episode, I take my first ever Stonetown walking tour. Our guide was open to me recording this and grateful to him for that.

In this episode, I bump into a group of Masaai performing a chant for a tourist couple. Enjoyed this actually.

In this episode, I go out to buy some chips mayai at the corner shop from The Nest Haven Hostel. I love this song. You should Tanzanians moving. Will probably be copyright striked, if not enjoy. You should Tanzanians moving to this song.

In this episode, I think we are on that bad Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Road and the opinions keep on coming. Do you believe in Jesus?

In this episode, I listen in to the conversations. People have opinions for days.

In this episode, I take a bus from Johannesburg to Lusaka. To start things off a mandatory prayer is given in exchange for donations

In this episode, I talk to Koketso, a restaurant manager in Johannesburg who shares his experience with COVID-19

In this episode of African Travel Now with Trevor, host Trevor Chomumwe interviews Kultwano Monyai, an artist, curator, and scholar based in Pretoria. They discuss how COVID-19 impacted her artistic journey, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, risk-taking, and diversifying one's skills in the art industry. The conversation concludes with Kultwano sharing insights on her unique artistic approach, how to collect her work, and travel tips for visiting Pretoria.

In this episode of African Travel Now with Trevor, host Trevor Chomumwe interviews Njabulo 'Safe Energy' Mthikhulu, a multidisciplinary artist and member of the band Nto Zabantu. They discuss the band's formation, how COVID-19 impacted their creative process, and their upcoming one-year anniversary celebration. The conversation concludes with Safe Energy offering travel tips for Johannesburg visitors and encouragement for audience engagement with artists.

In this episode, the hunger strikes.

In this episode, I attended Mbali Tshabalala's show opening at Asisebenze and we celebrated.

In this episode of African Travel Now with Trevor, host Trevor Chomumwe interviews Retabile Lepadi, a visual and performance artist who explores Afrofuturism and Afrosurrealism. They discuss how COVID-19 impacted Retabile's artistic process, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, risk-taking, and time consciousness. The conversation concludes with Retabile offering travel tips for exploring Johannesburg's inner city.

In this episode, I attend Mbali Tshabala's solo exhibition, Fragments of Infinity: Unveiling Multidimensional Realms. A good time was had.

In this episode, I strategize with some of the passengers on how we can get onto the next train to Dar es Salaam. A section of the train track was swept away by recent rains. The drama.

In this episode I stretch my legs at one of the many stops on the TAZARA from Zambia to Tanzania.

In this episode, I grab a beer and listen in to conversations at the canteen on the TAZARA on my way to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

In this episode I explore the TAZARA and meet up with fellow travellers.

In this episode, a policeman at the Kapiri Mposhi TAZARA Train Station stops me for questioning before we go our separate ways.

In this episode I take the flight to Livingstone, Zambia

In this episode, I attend Mduduzi funeral kwaMhlanga. Rest in peace Dada

In this episode, I talk to Fezeka Jacqueline Mophethe a conceptual photographer and curator who shares how she got into art and why you should collect some of her work

In this episode, I catch Fezeka talking about her piece

In this episode I talk to Sima who shares his journey as a watercolour artist and why you should collect his art.

In this episode, I join a small walkabout at the Fam Agency studio space at Constitutional Hill where the resident artist shares details about their practice and thoughts on the work on show.

In this episode, I talk to Ndaya Ilunga who shares what COVID-19 has taught her and the one Joburg travel tip you need to know. To collect her art visit https://ndaya.co.za/

In this episode, I talk to Mankebe Seakgoe who shares how she makes worlds of understanding and why you should collect her work.

In this episode, I talk to a Quicket employee who asked to remain anonymous. They share what COVID-19 taught him and why he thinks all event organisers need to use quicket to grow their revenue.

In this episode I attended my friend Mduduzi's memorial service at Mamakashaka & Friends. What a life!!

In this episode, I attend Tatenda Magaisa's walkabout for her show 'it wearies me; you say it wearies you. showing at the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG). Show curated by Gcotyelwa Mashiqa.

In this episode, I attend a Creative Nestlings Conversations on Creativity event at Mamakashaka & Friends in Braamfontein. The panelists included Bahati Simoens, ByLwansta, and Moipone Tlale. The theme for the was, What does it take to be a creative? and moderated by dillion phiri.

In this episode, I talk to a student at the KZN Tourism and Careers Expo where I ask them what careers in tourism they know.

In this episode, I attend the KwaZulu Natal Tourism & Hospitality Careers Expo at the Prince Mangosuthu Airport in Ulundi hosted by the KwaZulu Natal Economic Development Department in partnership with other stakeholders.

In this episode, I talk to Phakamile Hlazo, the Tourism Innovation Lab Africa chief executive and founder of Zulu Nomad. She shares how COVID-19 has changed how she works and allowed her to look at how technology can accelerate the rebirth of tourism and hospitality across Africa.

In this episode, I talk to Lulamile Nyathi the Assistant Manager at The Road Lodge in Richard's Bay at the KZN Tourism and Hospitality Careers Expo in Ulundi. He shares what COVID-19 has taught him and how it has changed how he works.

In this episode we cross into South Africa.

In this episode, passengers from the next bus complain about a driver or conductor who has run away with their money at the Beitbridge Border Post.

In this episode, the bus breaks down and we listen to the music as we wait to hear what is going on.

In this episode, I take the TAZARA from Kapiri Mposhi to Dar es Salaam. What a ride!!!!!

In this episode, I come face to face with the law at the train station for taking pictures.

In this episode, I walk the streets of Johannesburg.

In this episode, I talk Shelly who shares what Curiocity means to her.

In this episode, we celebrate 10 years of Curiocity.

In this episode, I talk to Thami again who shares her thoughts on the future of front of house in the hospitality industry 'post' the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, I talk to Thami who shares what Curiocity means to her.

In this episode, I talk to Tshepo Mokone who shares what means to him.

In this episode, I talk to Ayanda who shares what Curiocity means to him.

In this episode, I talk to Maria who shares what Curiocity means to her.

In this episode, I talk to Tshepo Molefe who shares what Curiocity means to him.

In this episode, I talk to Kay who shares what Curiocity Backpackers means to him.

In this episode, I talk to Beckstar, who shares what Curiocity Backpackers means to him.