Arab traders began to settle among the Africans of the coast, resulting in the emergence of a people and culture known as Swahili. In the second half of the 18th century, the slave trade expanded ...

The legacy of the medieval Swahili civilisation ... miles (3,200 kilometres) of the coast, and its merchants played a linchpin role in the lucrative trade between Africa and lands across the ...

“The incorporation of this ancient craft is geared towards creating a modern fusion of the Swahili Arabic architectural design, giving an authentic yet modern feel, and offering an intimate ...