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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

Kenya: The Business of Gaming – How African Youth Can Tap Into a $300 Billion Industry

24th September 2024
[Capital FM] The global gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors, projected to reach a staggering $300 billion by 2025. Africa, with its young and dynamic population, is poised to become a major player in this space. According to recent reports, the gaming industry in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to hit $1 billion in revenue by 2024. This growth presents immense opportunities for Africa's youth to tap into the industry, not just as consumers but also as creators and entrepreneurs.

West Africa: Nigeria, Prodigiously Endowed and Incredibly Wayward

24th September 2024
[This Day] The title to this short essay was borrowed from words of the great novelist and activist, Chinua Achebe, who constantly provides us with a consistent voice of wisdom loaded with conscientious and punctilious exposition to the problems with our country. Achebe, the magnifico, and the grandmaster of our literary world, in his lifetime, saw Nigeria as enormously gifted and talented, but desperately useless and endemically sick.

Ethiopia: Africa Hall – Pan – Africanists’ Living Heritage

24th September 2024
[Ethiopian Herald] The iconic Africa Hall, where Pan-Africanism took its deepest roots, is set to be reopened on October 21st following a 57 million USD extensive renovation. Originally inaugurated in 1961 by Emperor Haile Selassie I, Africa Hall has long served as a central hub for African diplomacy, where the founding fathers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), first gathered.

Nigeria: Edo 2024 – Davido Faces Backlash Over Comments On Vote Buying

24th September 2024
[Leadership] Nigerian singer Davido has sparked a wave of reactions with his outspoken views regarding the ongoing gubernatorial election in Edo State. In a recent rant, he addressed voters directly, questioning when they would cease the practice of selling their votes. His comments have elicited mixed responses online, with some netizens criticizing him, while others voiced their support.

Senegal: Don’t Miss Globalquerque! in Albuquerque (Sept. 26-28)

24th September 2024
[Afropop] Here's a shout-out to our listeners on KUNM-FM in Albuquerque and on stations throughout the great state of New Mexico. We know you're psyched for the annual Globalquerque! music festival this weekend in Albuquerque (Sept. 26-28). Featured will be Etran De L'Air, a seriously rocking Tuareg band from Niger we just saw last week at Brooklyn Bowl (half stage, half bowling alley, all fun!).

Nigeria: How Country in 2024?

23rd September 2024
[This Day] It is that time of the year again for our ritual roadside assessment of the state of the nation from the perspective of the common folk.

Nigeria: Reliving an Artist’s Odyssey At Mydrim Gallery

23rd September 2024
[This Day] After years of banking on his passion for fine art to create a profitable portfolio, Abia state-born artist Emeka Nwagbara is set for a solo exhibition at Mydrim Gallery, Ikoyi Lagos--a place he could consider as a second home.
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