Its visual and sensory assets make it a haven for design devotees and color aficionados—but that doesn’t mean it should be reduced to being just an Instagram backdrop.

Ntsiki Biyela is the winemaker, director, and sole owner of Aslina Wines, a brand she founded in 2016 in honor of her late grandmother, Aslina. We sat down with her to hear more about her work, wine, and the best nature escapes in Cape Town, South Africa.

Kaya Byinshii is a Rwandan musician and actress based in Kigali. Her music is a fusion of soul, blues, folk, and Rwandan traditional rhythm. We sat down with Kaya to hear about her work, the music scene in Kigali, why it’s an exciting time and place to be creative, and where we should go when we’re in the city.

Katherine is the Founder and Creative Director of Pichulik, an ethical jewellery and accessories atelier based in Cape Town, South Africa. We sat down with Katherine to hear more about her work, how African women have moulded and inspired her, and what makes South Africa’s creative landscape so exciting.

It’s no wonder this energizing city has played muse to generations of creatives. It’s the birthplace of Afrobeat and Afrobeats (there’s a difference), the world’s second-largest film industry ‘Nollywood’, a troupe of talented literary writers, and a vibrant fashion and art scene.