Mwende Mutuli Musau

I'm a Freelance Writer and Content Creator from Nairobi based in Brisbane. 


NICHE: Travel, Food, Culture


EMAIL: tulimusau@gmail.com


Food & Wine •

Local Coffee Is Finally Getting Its Due in This Vibrant African City

Stepping into Cave Coffee is a multisensory experience. Lush, verdant green plant life punctuates every corner, while mahogany brown walls are set off by bright yellow seating lining the floor-to-ceiling windows that allow the Rwandan sun to stream in. And it’s all awash with the bitter-sweet scent of what’s brewing. It’s a carefully curated coffee shop that perfectly represents a destination known as the “land of a thousand hills,” Kigali, Rwanda. And the 2024 Global Tastemakers panel of food a
Carefree Magazine •

I've Tried 9 Different Religions...What Do I Believe Now?

Religion has always been a source of great spiritual importance in African communities. Faith unites us and provides a common cause, a united ground where we can worship God. I’ve been on a religious journey for the last 10 years that has taken me to the heights and depths of diverse dogmas and belief systems. I have experienced 8 religions from various cultures starting from my Roman Catholic birth origin to Pantheism at 25. It’s been one soul-searching adventure and I have no regrets whatsoever.
Lazo Magazine •

On the Dark Origins of Tanzania’s Spice Island

Zanzibar is a tropical oasis shaped by migration and multiculturalism.

A group of islands off mainland Tanzania, with two large islands called Pemba and Unguja, Zanzibar has a 20,000-year-old history that brought both progress and oppression to the archipelago. For centuries, Africans, Arabs, Europeans, and Indians influenced this land known as “Spice Island,” creating a multiracial and multicultural society.
Lonely Planet •

The 4 best road trips in Benin

Underrated and underexplored, the small slither of West Africa that makes up Benin is best covered by road.

Neighboring Nigeria to the east, Togo and Burkina Faso to the west, and Niger to the north, Benin has as much to offer as each of them. From experiencing Vodou culture in Ouidah and learning about the Dahomey Kingdom in Abomey to visiting the revered watermen of the “Venice of Africa,” surprises and spectacular locations keep coming.

Here we've picked five road trips that take in the hig
Resonate •

The Pioneering Town of West African Weaving

Tucked away 18 km off the Kumasi-Mampong Road in Ghana is an ancient African village that has preserved its unique way of life for centuries by creating one of the most popular textiles on the continent — kente. The village of Bonwire (pronounced “bon-ray”) is dedicated to the age-old custom of West African weaving that lies at the core of the Ashanti tribe’s rich traditions.

A visit to the Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre showed me a lively cultural destination where visitors can take a tour to le
Lonely Planet •

8 of the best things to do in Benin

Benin is the birthplace of voodoo – a religion that worships natural spirits and reveres ancestors. It was also a significant source for transatlantic slave traders. A history you’ll learn more about at its museums.

This small West African country is blessed with luscious natural surroundings, beautiful beaches and unique markets. It's a popular destination for adventurers who want to discover more about the country's rich culture..
Viator Travel •

Why Nairobi is a Top Destination for Wildlife Fans

Filled with majestic wildlife and luscious forests amid metropolitan madness, Nairobi is the only world capital that boasts a national park within its city limits. Despite its role as the “economic titan of East and Central Africa” due to its fast-paced nature and entrepreneurial culture, Nairobi is the best city to catch a glimpse of the African wilderness. Even within a limited timeframe, one can experience an authentic Kenyan safari.
Better to Speak •

The hard knock life of an African immigrant living abroad

As Africans, we’ve always been made to believe that the grass is greener on the other side. The Western world has been long branded as the “land of opportunity.” It’s allegedly deemed to be a big bright place where all of your dreams can come true.

This is true to an extent. There are functioning systems here – the Australian government takes care of its citizens with a great education, free healthcare, an amazing pension for senior citizens, the highest minimum wage rate in the world at AUD 26
Resonate •

Meet Rebecca Lolosoli, a Samburu Woman Defying Patriarchal Standards

Umoja Village, founded by Rebecca Lolosoli, is a female-led safe haven for homeless women, domestic abuse survivors, sexual assault victims, and young girls escaping child marriage and the cultural practice of FGM.

Rebecca Lolosoli was in the hospital recovering from a brutal beating when she decided to create a safe place where only women could reside. Her crime? Educating women in her village about their human rights.

In 1990, Lolosoli and 14 other women took the bold step to establish Umoja
Resonate •

The Maasai Play a Key Role in Saving the Great Migration from Extinction

Spanning from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya, the circular Great Migration path is an awe-inspiring display of biodiversity, but it is in grave danger. Those most attuned to the land — the Maasai tribe — are also the ones best equipped to save it.

The Great Migration in the Maasai Mara is one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Every year, 1.5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebras, 12,000 elands, and 300,000 Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles make the 1,930-kilometre (1,200-m
Resonate •

My Month of Learning the Language of Maasai Beads

Over boisterous conversations and lots of laughing, Maasai women taught Mwende Mutuli Musau about the traditions and meanings of the tribe’s rich bead-making culture.

One cold morning in the midst of Kenya’s cold season, I packed my belongings in a big backpack, said goodbye to my family, and headed out for a month of volunteer work with AIESEC, a non-governmental student organisation. I was 19 years old as the van began its long, bumpy journey away from the comfortable urban lifestyle I was ac
Sliced by FED •

Erasure and extraction: The unofficial history of Fast Food in Africa

Fast Food Franchises are crippling the African continent on a monumental scale. According to the World Health Organization, fast food has been attributed as the leading cause of the global obesity epidemic — “globesity”. As Think Global Health describes, the number of overweight children in Africa nearly doubled from 5.4 million to 10.3 million between 1991 and 2016. In Ghana, the obesity rate grew by 650% between 1980 and 2017 to more than 13% of the adult population. Kenya’s obesity rate has i
Fodors Travel •

The Best Hotels in Africa 2023 (South Africa)

Within the heart of South Africa’s most distinguished wildlife zone lies the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Here you’ll find Cheetah Plains, a renowned and refined eco-luxury experience offering a once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure. Each of its villas is divided into two parts: private accommodation and shared living space, which are intriguingly named after significant feline personalities who left their pawprints on the property. All guest accommodation is off-the-grid; their electricity is powered
Smart Mouth Podcast •

The Dishes to Eat in Nairobi

The capital of Kenya, Nairobi, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa, which makes it the best place to embark on a Kenyan food escapade. “Nairobi” is a word from the nomadic Maasai tribe which translates to “cool waters,” in reference to the Nairobi River. Originally the land on which Nairobi stands belonged to the Maasai, but they were pushed out as the city began to grow. This region became the East Africa Protectorate in 1899 during British colonial rule. When Kenya gained independence in 1963, Nairobi became the capital of the Republic of Kenya. The food scene is thriving right now. Here are the foods you should seek out when you visit.
Sliced by FED •

Missionaries said barkcloth was demonic and diabolical. Now it could remake the future of fabrics.

Ugandan folklore states that, “man came to take possession of the earth through the Mutuba tree.”

People from the tropics have long known how to harness natural resources such as the Mutuba in their day-to-day lives. From this tree, ancient African civilizations converted fig tree bark into fabric called Mutuba barkcloth. Today, this symbol of Ugandan national pride is emerging as a sustainable material for manufacturing fabric for furniture, interior design, clothing, shoes, bags, and much mor
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