Africana

“This Wide Eyed encyclopaedia celebrates the cultures, history and landscapes of Africa.” * The Bookseller *“A beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia showcasing the history and diversity of the African continent.”  * The Bookseller *

Mayowa Alabi is a Lagos-based multidisciplinary artist whose work is inspired by his childhood obsessions—African folklore and Afrofuturism. A graphic designer and photographer with over seven years of professional design experience, Mayowa previously worked as the Creative Lead at Co-Creation Hub Nigeria before taking on his current role as a visual artist for the BBC.

Kim Chakanetsa is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and producer from Zimbabwe. She joined the BBC in 2013 after working for CNN International and Associated Press. For BBC World Service, she currently presents a weekly radio programme called The Conversation, which brings together women from different countries who have a shared profession, passion or experience. She has also worked on a number of documentaries for the World Service. When not in the studio, Kim likes attempting complex recipes.