I never set out to paint Zambia in a light of beauty. Beauty is subjective and finds a way to show itself without effort. There are many photos of Africa that have circulated throughout time, capturing a single narrative of poverty, starvation, and disease… pinning that as the way of life on the continent. The […]
Kenya In Zambia: The Homecoming
Inhale. Exhale. My first breath on the continent of the beginning, Mother Africa. Representing the beginning of human development, innovation, and humankind, Mother Africa holds the blueprint to all civilization. I anticipated that I’d be showered with overwhelming emotion given the significance of my journey home. I imagined tears would flow uncontrollably and I’d weep […]
Mint Café
I was so anxious to try a traditional meal in country that I automatically assumed that all restaurants only prepared traditional foods. My first meal in Lusaka was at Mint Café at Arcades. Located indoors across from the Protea Hotel, Mint specializes in a variety of healthy food options inspired by all things found in […]