Phoebe Parke

Social producer, CNN Africa

Phoebe Parke is London-based journalist and social media producer working on CNN Africa.
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Phoebe Parke

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The captivating images of Senegalese photographer Alun Be
Jun 30, 2017
Trained architect and photographer Alun Be wants to use his work to change people’s perceptions of Africa, one portrait at a time.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Nigerian designers Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie loves
May 25, 2017
Author Chimamanda Adichie will wear mostly Nigerian brands for her public appearances to support local designers, here are some brands she’s wearing.
Awol Erizku portrait
Courtesy Mark Wrice
Awol Erizku opens first European show, slams Trump
Apr 21, 2017
Artist Awol Erizku’s first European exhibition ‘Make America Great Again’ has opened in London, but if you are expecting a pro-Trump theme, think again.
The Kitchen Ghosts in action.
Courtesy Daria Khoroshavina
The wonderfully sinister ‘Kitchen Ghosts’ cooking up a storm
Jan 17, 2017
Russian artists create eerie moving recipes using cinemagraphs, where just one element of the picture moves.
Rolex african food
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How African chefs are promoting African food online
Oct 19, 2016
African cuisine has been slow to catch on in comparison to that of Asia, Europe and the Americas. These African chefs are changing that.
The Oyster Box Hotel
Courtesy The Oyster Box Hotel
Finding a hotel in Africa is about to get easier for travelers
Sep 27, 2016
Hotels in Africa: 46 were under construction at the beginning of 2016 and another 275 are planned. Nigeria and Morocco lead the way.
Would you swap your sneakers?
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Meet the man who has made swapping sneakers a big event
Sep 22, 2016
Since 2013, thousands have been gathering across South Africa to buy and sell footwear at the Sneaker Exchange, an event uniting people through sneakers.
Dubai bloggers tease Natalia
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Dubai’s hottest fashion bloggers share their style secrets
Nov 24, 2015
Keeping up appearances in one of the world’s most glamorous cities, we ask some of Dubai’s top fashion bloggers to share their style secrets.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Kate Moss attends the British Fashion Awards 2013 at London Coliseum on December 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
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Kate Moss’ wedding cake baker’s 7 sweetest secrets
Sep 1, 2015
Peggy Porschen has made wedding cakes for Kate Moss and Stella McCartney, and a very special egg for Elton John. We see inside her London bakery.
bacon chewing gum dan cretu
Courtesy Dan Cretu
7 food magicians who’ll melt your mind
Aug 7, 2015
Wallpaper cakes, foie gras fruit and UV jellies: Meet the food designers breaking the rules.
Cinema in New York, photographed by Stefanie Klavens.
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Courtesy Stefanie Klavens
America’s neon castles: In praise of retro cinema architecture
Jul 28, 2015
Historic cinemas and old school drive-ins are captured by Boston-born photographer Stefanie Klavens, who has been documenting these architectural gems across America since the late 1990s.

About

Phoebe Parke is journalist and social producer who knows how to tell a good story.

She is currently working on social media campaigns and community building for CNN Africa.

She graduated from NCTJ training along with a Masters degree in journalism in 2014, and her portfolio includes The Daily Telegraph, Black Beauty and Hair Magazine and MTV Wrap Up.

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