Hotel No. 1 In The World

Nihiwatu Resort in Indonesia was named the world’s best hotel by Travel + Leisure in its annual World’s Best Awards. The former surf retreat on the remote little-known island of Sumba includes 28 villas, each equipped with a private pool, as well as an all-day treetop spa, an equestrian center, and a beach restaurant, where they serve a variety of healthy dishes cooked over an open fire. In high season, one night in this hotel will come to $12,000. The hotel’s guests can enjoy sunset horse riding, surfing, exploration of local hidden waterfalls and the breath-taking views of rice fields. 

Welcome to Nihiwatu – the luxury Indonesian island resort ranked best hotel in the world in Travel + Leisure’s annual World’s Best Awards.

1.Guests at Nihiwatu are surrounded by nature at its most beautiful and decor at its most restfully opulent.

2.Nestled on Sumba island overlooking the turquoise Indian ocean, Nihiwatu (pictured) boats lush vegetation and rolling yellow sands.

3.The lavish beach resort commands up to £9,300 a night for an estate at high season, or £500 a night for 2-bedroom villa in low season.

4.The heavenly all-day spa offers a full range of treatments including facials, massages and manicures, all to the tune of the ocean waves.

5.A private dining experience with a glorious view, serving up healthy bush-cooked cuisine and strewn with flowers, reeds and candles.

6.Kanatar Sumba House, one of the residences complete with a private pool, a sunbathing deck, and a spacious outside entertainment area.

7.The whole complex overlooks an idyllic 2.5 km private beach (pictured), set within 567 acres of carefully protected natural reserve.

Fally Ipupa, Sauti Sol to collaborate on Season 4 of Coke Studio Africa

Top Congolese entertainer Fally Ipupa joins one of Africa’s biggest music groups Sauti Sol to collaborate on the upcoming Season 4 of Coke Studio Africa. The Sauti Sol and Fally pairing is undoubtedly the show’s most avant-garde, set to unite music fans Africa.

Coke Studio Africa is a non-competitive show seeking to bring together, and showcase the diversity of African musical talent. It also gives upcoming artistes the opportunity to work with some of the best local and international music and production talent. It brings together artistes from different genres, eras and regions to create a modern and authentic African sound through musical fusion.

 The Kenyan super group Sauti Sol exclusively revealed their enthusiasm about the collaboration with one of Africa’s top artistes, “We are proud to work with Fally Ipupa. This is a statement to our Live and Die in Afrika motto and theme – the best of entertainment and music can also be made right here in Africa.” Sauti Sol added, “This will be the best music collaboration on the show this year – wait and see!”

The Fally Ipupa and Sauti Sol collaboration will be produced by Nigerian hit-maker Masterkraft, who is also responsible for producing Ghana’s Efya and Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo on Season 4.

#DidYouKnow: Apple says one billion iPhones have been sold

Apple announced Wednesday the sale of its billionth iPhone, a milestone for the company as it seeks to keep momentum in a competitive smartphone market.

Chief executive Tim Cook made the announcement at a staff meeting at the company’s California headquarters.

“IPhone has become one of the most important, world-changing and successful products in history,” he said in a statement.

“It’s become more than a constant companion. IPhone is truly an essential part of our daily life and enables much of what we do throughout the day. Last week we passed another major milestone when we sold the billionth iPhone. We never set out to make the most, but we’ve always set out to make the best products that make a difference.”

The news comes a day after Apple reported a drop in iPhone sales over the past quarter, a second straight drop after uninterrupted growth since its introduction in 2007.

Apple sold 40.4 million iPhones in the quarter ending June 25, down 15 percent from a year earlier, highlighting concerns over growth for the iconic smartphone.

The quarterly results underscored the challenges for Apple, which has built a huge business around the iPhone but is unlikely to see continued growth, due to a saturated smartphone market and increased competition.

Apple has been seeking to diversify its product line and move into services for a more stable revenue base, while keeping users in its ecosystem with offerings such as music, connected cars and its Apple Watch.