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The Venus Bushfires: Afro-folk inspired by the goddess of the sea
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Nigerian-born singer-songwriter Helen Isibor-Epega, who performs under the name The Venus Bushfires, wrote the world's first ever Pidgin English opera.
7 Jan 16
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Space habitation could begin with a village on the moon
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The ESA plans to send huge 3D printers to space to build a village on the moon.
7 Jan 16
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MBOISA: This board is a homage to the old school skaters
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Longboard skater and shaper Kent Lingeveldt tries to keep his boards simple and functional.
7 Jan 16
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This device uses human scent to lure disease-carrying mosquitos
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The Mosquito Landing Box developed in Tanzania lures malaria-carrying mosquitos using human scent.
7 Jan 16
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African space opera, Yohancé pioneers a new movement in the sci-fi genre
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Paul Louise-Julie’s new afro-futuristic graphic novel draws from ancient African aesthetics.
6 Jan 16
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MBOISA: The Umthi Hanging Lamp is guided by nature and beauty of wood
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Meyer von Wielligh's Umthi Hanging Lamp was designed to reflect organic beauty.
6 Jan 16
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Libromats: The strange combination of laundry and storytelling
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Libromat transforms the chore of laundry into time spent reading picture books with your children.
6 Jan 16
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MBOISA: Maxhosa By Laduma takes South African heritage to a global stage
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Maxhosa By Laduma designs knitwear steeped in Xhosa traditions and this shawl is no different.
6 Jan 16
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MBOISA 2016
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Eco Mushroom streetlight absorbs vehicle pollution
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Urban & Landscape Design
An innovative streetlight could be an answer to extreme air pollution caused by CO2 emissions on the road.
6 Jan 16
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A table to write your thoughts and memories on
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The Analogue Table by Kirsten Camara is designed to let you record all the thoughts and ideas that pass through your mind.
6 Jan 16
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