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.
[The Conversation Africa] In the two Congos, there's a cultural movement by the Society of Ambience-Makers and Elegant People (Sape), known as "sapeurs", who blend fashion, culture and social resistance. Though it was rooted primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Congo, the movement is now spreading worldwide, through Congolese migration.
[Nile Post] The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has pledged to take action against film piracy following a meeting with key filmmaking leaders on Tuesday.
[This Day] In a viral video said to have been recorded on the eighth-day Fidau prayers for the repose of his mother who died recently, Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1) could be heard lamenting to an unidentified man in the street slang common in Lagos,
[The Herald] Johannesburg. -- South African music sensations Naledi Aphiwe and Mawelele are basking in the glow of their latest release, 'Romeo & Juliet'.
[Liberian Observer] Dr. Clarice Ford Kula, a renowned film producer, writer, and cultural advocate, is on a mission to transform Liberia's artistic and creative industries. With a deep commitment to uplifting emerging talents in film, dance, drama, and theater, Dr. Kula is determined to showcase Liberia's world-class creative potential to the global stage.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Museum of Kenya has been ranked top among most-reviewed museums in the country according to the latest Google Maps data.
[Premium Times] "I never doubted Liam's paternity in the first place. However, I insisted on a DNA test before accepting the baby after attending the coroner's inquest, where I heard..."
[This Day] By 2028, Nigeria's video games market will generate $1.3 billion in revenue, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7 per cent from 2024 to 2028. This feat will place the market among the fastest-growing in the global video game industry. eSports in Africa will follow a similar path with an upward growth trajectory, translating to a CAGR of 25.2 per cent, solidifying it as a $20 million market, writes Iyke Bede
[New Times] The year 2020 was a defining moment for the Rwandan music industry. It marked the emergence of a generation of young artists who not only introduced a new wave of sounds, but also put their own spin on world-conquering music genres, blowing them up in Kigali and beyond.
[This Day] The African Union (AU) and the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Africa's creative and cultural industries, particularly in music.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Ugandan journalist Canary Mugume has narrated to an audience of stakeholders in the water sector, the trauma he went through, documenting the harsh realities faced by lakeside communities in the districts of Mayuge, Rakai, and Masaka
[Namibian] A Windhoek hotel hosted the much-anticipated Miss Petite Global Namibia 2025 pageant over the weekend, where Josephine Shaapopi (21) was crowned the winner.
[Premium Times] The song, which comes days after the Grammys, arrives without prior announcement and appears to be a direct response to critics of his artistic freedom.
[Leadership] Foremost fashion designer and a creative force, who is redefining African and urban fashion on a global stage, Mafe Micayah Onyemaechi Adewale, has declared his intention to continue to showcase best of African fashion both in the UK and other parts of the world.
