Afropolitan

Afropolitan is a premium magazine that has been successfully communicating and engaging with the African elite audience for the past 12 years. It offers readers lifestyle, business, luxury, current affairs and culture content. Afropolitans are defined as successful, urban, intelligent, culturally and politically aware Africans who are considered global citizens of the world. Whilst being very proud of their African culture and roots, they live a cosmopolitan, urban lifestyle that is influenced by western and global trends. They demonstrate a genuine interest in their country and the continent by making significant economic, social and political impacts.

Afropolitan

TO SPEAK OR NOT TO SPEAK

Timeless LUST-HAVES • Spoil yourself with the latest luxury offerings.

Vegan BEAUTY • Not only has the world taken a keen interest in the veganism lifestyle, but this trend has also taken over the beauty industry.

TRENDING TODAY trash TOMORROW LIESL FRANKSON • Globally, the fashion and textile industries generate approximately 4% of global waste. As the world actively works to slow down climate change, a shift towards more sustainable fashion design is imperative, especially for Africa.

WHY TRANSSEASONAL FASHION IS SO IN • Trans-seasonal fashion are simply garments that can be worn the whole year around, through each of the seasons. In February 2022, Pick n Pay Clothing was the first retailer to showcase a transseasonal range, bridging towards the end of summer into autumn.

DIVERSITY IS THE FUTURE • Artist collaboration by Samurai Farai showcases ‘Diversity of the Future’ exhibition at the Investec Art Fair.

GOODMAN SCORES THE HASSELBLAD MASTERS AWARD • South African photographer, Gavin Goodman, has been named a winner in the of the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Competition.

MODERN COUNTRY LIVING • Northlands Property Group recently expanded its development of Avianto Estate in Gauteng. The residential extension of the estate includes multi-generational living opportunities for young families to retirees.

NEW ERA FOR THE RANGE ROVER • The year started with some exciting news, as we anticipated the launch of the new Range Rover. We counted down the days and there it was, this beauty touched down in South Africa and if you weren’t there for the reveal, you sure missed out.

BLACK COFFEE IS IN IT FOR THE WIN • South African DJ and producer, Nkosinathi Maphumulo, better known as DJ Black Coffee, made history with his Grammy win earlier this year.

LOVE, LIFE & MONEY • Author Lizzie Damilola Blackburn unpacks the story of a young Yinka who wants to find love but her family is in a rush to find it for her, while Magda Wierzycka tells us how she made it to the list of South Africa’s richest women. Want to live beyond 100 years? Check out Wynand Gouws’ book.

ROBOTICS the future of education • It’s no secret that South Africa’s education system is far from perfect. The number of school dropouts increases each year and more than ever, skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are needed.

BUSINESS LESSONS TO LIVE BY • Businesses have taken strain over the last couple of years. We asked a few industry experts about the lessons they’ve learnt during the tough period.

BORN FROM A SPIRIT OF CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOPMENT • Young graduates launch their wine brand amid a grim economic landscape in South Africa.

THE NEED FOR LOCALISATION WHEN ENTERING NEW MARKETS • Any organisation that aspires to make its mark in a new region needs to have a strong localisation strategy that will help them ingratiate themselves with the locals, earn their trust, and eventually build brand loyalty.

REDESIGNING THE RETAIL MARKET • The second-hand market is set to double over the next five years from $36 billion to $77...