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Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle

October 21, 2022

At Johannesburg's Constitutional hill, Ayanda Thabethe visits a former women's prison, which now is a creative hub. Plus, township sneakers, the revolutionary recipe for making chocolate and the modern sound of Malawi.

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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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