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Odun Ifa Exhibition

Yoruba Gallery’s Odun Ifa 2024 exhibition showcased an eclectic mix of art from talented artists presenting the essence of Ifa / Orunmila in practice, belief, culture and lifestyle, including the Orisa’s associated with Ifa such as Orisa Ibeji and Orisa Esu in his multidimensional forms and energies.
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Emmanuel Olaleye-IFA OLOKUN
Emmanuel Olaleye-IFA OLOKUN
Watson Mere-SANGO BABA WA
Watson Mere-SANGO BABA WA
Akanni Kehinde- THE SAYER
Akanni Kehinde- THE SAYER

Africa: What Is International Francophonie Day?

20th March 2025
[RFI] Held on 20 March, International Francophonie Day - or, in the spirit of the day, Journée internationale de la francophonie - celebrates the French language, spoken by more than 321 million people across five continents, and the diversity of francophone culture.

Africa: Innovation Challenge – Uplifting Adolescent Girls to Rewrite Their Stories

20th March 2025
[Graça Machel Trust] The Graça Machel Trust's Pan-African Adolescent Girls' Movement recently introduced a community outreach initiative--the Innovation Challenge--that enabled girls to identify key issues in their communities and design creative solutions with real impact. By collaborating with Womandla Foundation Trust and Errymaple High School in Zimbabwe, Future Lift Foundation and Break-through Centre in South Africa, and the Foundation for Adolescent Girls and Young People Zambia (FAPEZA) in Zambia, the Trust has

Africa: The History of Casinos Around the World and the Importance of Responsible Gaming

19th March 2025
[InfoWire] Casinos have been an integral part of human history, evolving from ancient betting houses to modern, technology-driven gaming hubs. While gambling has always been a source of entertainment and social interaction, it also carries risks that require a robust framework of responsible gaming measures. This article explores the history of casinos globally, highlighting their evolution in different continents, and underscores the importance of responsible gaming programs.

Nigeria: The Dying Tradition of Tashe in Hausa Culture

19th March 2025
[Daily Trust] Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting and devotion, has always been a period of spiritual reflection, communal bonding, and cultural expression among the Hausa people. One of the most cherished traditions associated with Ramadan in Hausa land is Tashe a vibrant and energetic performance that brings people together, entertains communities, and keeps the cultural heritage alive. However, in recent years, this age-old tradition has been fading, replaced by an eerie silence.

Africa: ‘To Block Out the Screams’ – – Peter Beinart On Israel, White South Africa and Gaza

19th March 2025
[Daily Maverick] The global acclaim for Peter Beinart's new book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza, rests mainly on its call for a Jewish awakening that moves beyond the story of persecution and victimhood. But a thread that runs through the book, too often overlooked, is the trenchant comparison between modern-day Israel and apartheid-era South Africa. For a local audience, such a reading is rich in anti-supremacist nutrients.

Africa: Jupiter & Okwess, Everything Must Go

19th March 2025
[Afropop] Jupiter Bokondji and his group Okwess have been shaking up our notions about Congolese music since their debut album Hotel Univers dropped in 2013. The band actually formed in Kinshasa in 1990 when Bokondji recruited a team of young musicians to present a broader spectrum of Congo music than we hear in Kinshasa's rumba, soukous, ndombolo, etc. But it took awhile before the world took notice.
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