A home for African & diasporic creatives to gather, exchange, and belong

 
 

Makena House is a nomadic private membership club bringing together creatives from Africa and the diaspora.

We exist to provide space to gather and appreciate the richness of culture, art, and community in each city we host in. Brought to you by the founders of The Folklore and Tastemakers Africa, the house and the global membership is curated with the intention of true diasporic connectivity, a space for imagination, and a dynamic and generative experience all shared with an increible vibe.

 

Makena House

Cape Town 2025

December 19, 2025–January 4, 2026

The first ever Makena House experience will kick off this December in Cape Town, South Africa. Over two weeks, members from around the world will be hand-selected to join an intimate group of creative individuals currently making their mark in the worlds of fashion, beauty, music, art, marketing, film, and entrepreneurship.

Members will have access to a private club house nestled between the city’s beautiful mountains and rolling ocean waves. Members will also enjoy a luxury travel concierge, off site events, and priority bookings and discounts at local restaurants, shops, events, & experiences.

Member Experiences

  • A music rehearsal room with a drum set, two electronic keyboards, multiple microphone stands, a small stool, and some potted plants, with beige walls and rugs on the light wood floor.

    Music Performances

  • String of white paper lanterns hanging over a backyard swimming pool with lush green plants and trees in the background.

    Day & Evening Parties

  • Long outdoor dining table set in a lush forest with elegant dinnerware, floral centerpieces, and a gold chandelier centerpiece.

    Chef Hosted Dinners

  • An art gallery features a mixed media sculpture in the foreground with wooden planks and curved, terracotta-colored elements. Behind it are framed colorful abstract portraits and a large tapestry of a stylized figure with outstretched arms and blue leaf-like shapes.

    Art Exhibitions

  • Display of three mannequins dressed in avant-garde fashion, with a studio light on the right side of the image.

    Fashion Presentations

  • Luxury home theater room with gray walls, black ceiling, and plush gray armchairs arranged facing a large screen showing a cityscape aerial view, with small side tables holding drinks and snacks.

    Film Screenings

  • A minimalist yoga studio with six black mats, white rolled towels, and wooden blocks arranged in pairs on hardwood floors, with light coming in through large windows, and a wall with built-in shelves holding yoga props.

    Wellness Activities

  • A luxurious white yacht sailing on calm ocean water with distant shoreline in the background.

    Yacht Party

  • Vineyard with a dirt road leading to a stone winery building, surrounded by green grapevines and trees, with mountains in the background.

    Vineyard Takeover

  • A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, purple and white seating, and textured gold wall decor.

    Club Takeover