ARTS & CULTURE

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.

Nigeria: When Entertainment Encountered Sports At Amga Abuja 2024

[Vanguard] The just concluded African Military Games Abuja 2024, AMGA 2024, was more than just a celebration of athletic prowess and military discipline, the two-week long event culminated into a razzmatazz of sheer fun and entertainment. Star-studded performances by renowned Nigerian artistes ignited the passion and captured the spirit of the people, underscoring the blending of electrifying spirit of sports with the vibrant energy of entertainment.

Uganda: Who Is Canadian-Ugandan Rapper Lanie Banks?

[Independent (Kampala)] Right from his childhood days in Mbale in eastern Uganda, Micheal Osings aka Lanie Banks, always involved himself in karaoke, dancing scripts and song writing. Even when he moved to Canada, he joined the Sunday school choir headed by Pastor Bill Binaster from the Toronto Christian Outreach Programme.

Ghana: Street Academy Awards Dinner Saturday

[Ghanaian Times] The Street Academy, a sports and cultural non-profit organisation, will host its annual end of year awards and dinner at the premise of the academy on Saturday at 5pm.

Ethiopia: ‘Let’s Paint Tomorrow Together’

[Ethiopian Herald] An inspiring art exhibition titled "Let's Paint Tomorrow Together" opened recently at Addis Ababa University's Ale Fine Art by Alem Art Gallery. This event not only highlights the vibrant artistic talents of individuals with disabilities but also serves as a testament to resilience and the unyielding spirit of those who, against all odds, strive to achieve their dreams.

South Africa: Triggerfish and UNESCO Partner to Empower African Women in Animation

[Triggerfish] Cape Town-based Triggerfish, Africa's leading animation studio, has teamed up with UNESCO to launch a groundbreaking initiative to advance women in the African animation industry. Titled "The Creator Labs", this historic collaboration seeks to address gender disparities and foster inclusivity in the dynamic world of animation.