Nomad Africa Magazine | |
Editor: | Bruce Germaine |
Editor Title: | Senior Editor |
Editor2: | Heather Balouza |
Editor Title2: | Executive Editor |
Editor4: | Frederick Erasmus |
Editor Title4: | Feature Editor |
Editor5: | Dieter Gottert |
Editor Title5: | Associate publisher & Executive producer NomadTV |
Publisher: | John Oluwatosin Akinribido |
Frequency: | Quarterly |
Category: | Travel and Tourism |
Country: | South Africa |
Nomad Africa is a Pan-African quarterly issue magazine, published in Johannesburg, South Africa, by 2414 Publishing (Pty) Limited a subsidiary of 2414 Media Group. The prototype magazine of Nomad Africa Project was published in January 2012 and its reception was positive, resulting in an increased demand in Africa as well as internationally, so that distribution for the November 2015 printed edition already exceeded 65,000. 2414 Publishing (Pty) Ltd took over the Nomad Africa brand in 2015. Since 2015 up until the present moment, 2414 Publishing has grown the brand to become a high end retail magazine in Southern Africa as well as being distributed in selected African countries and in VIP lounges of international airports, business class sections of selected airlines, Four and Five Star Hotels. 2414 Publishing (Pty) Ltd encompasses associated media and digital platforms under its publishing umbrella.
Nomad Africa magazine celebrates life on the African continent.[1] The magazine consists of topics related to tourism, travel, culture and heritage.
The magazine's content places special emphasis on the fast growth paths in industry, the myriad investment and developmental opportunities, innovations in commerce and technology, African history, business, tourism, special destinations, culture and arts.[2]
The Nomad Africa Magazine in print is circulated across the African Continent with subscription and distribution for free, made available in international airports, some airlines, hotels, spas and casinos as well as cruise liners sailing around the coasts.
In August 2017, Nomad Africa partnered with London-based World Travel Awards. World Travel Awards Founder and President, Graham Cooke, announced Nomad Africa as an official media partner for World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa Gala Ceremony which took place in Rwanda's capital, Kigali.[3]
2414 Publishing (Pty) Ltd is owned by John Oluwatosin Akinribido and Dieter Göttert with Akinribido as the major shareholder. Both shareholders play an active role in the management of the holding company.
In January 2018, Nomad Africa added a podcast broadcast platform. Nomad Online Radio kick started with its flagship show ‘Discover Africa’ hosted by veteran broadcaster David Batzofin - a travel writer, blogger and photographer. NomadTV is the online digital television division of the Nomad Africa project. It regularly features interviews with representatives of government and tourism boards across the continent of Africa.