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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

Rwanda: Mighty Popo Casts East African Stars in Music-Inspired Movie

8th November 2024
[New Times] Rwandan music pioneer Jacques Murigande, also known as Mighty Popo, turned himself into a script writer and let his inspirations drive him until he brought to life 'Killer Music', a star-studded music-based film that navigates the unsafe waters of fame, power and a deadly murder plot that threatens to topple their empire.

Congo-Kinshasa: Gims Brings French-Congolese Pop to Madison Square Garden Theater

8th November 2024
[Afropop] Gims, formerly Maitre Gims, is a fantastically successful French-Congolese singer, rapper, producer and songwriter. Born in Congo the son of Djanana Djuna, one of Papa Wemba's singers in the band Viva la Musica, he came to the world as Gandhi Alimasi Djuna. He later adopted the name stage name Gims because "it sounded American." He told me this at a press event on November 1, the night before his sold-out show at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 2. Gims's hit songs rarely sound like the

Africa: Womex 2024 Wraps Up in Manchester, UK

8th November 2024
[Afropop] The end of October brings autumn leaves, cooler weather, Halloween, and, of course, the Worldwide Music Expo (aka WOMEX). The floating convention takes place in a different city each year and this year it was held in Manchester, England. The city, which began as a Roman fort dubbed Mancunium, and later became what is considered the "first modern industrial city," has a striking skyline where 19th and 21st century buildings live side by side. But perhaps, for our ears, the city is best known for its

Uganda: CEDP, World Bank Modernise Uganda’s National Museum

7th November 2024
[Nile Post] The Uganda National Museum, a crucial institution for preserving the nation's heritage, is undergoing a major revitalisation. Supported by the Government of Uganda and the World Bank through the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP), the refurbishment is set for completion by June 2025.

Zimbabwe: Hallowed 2024 Unites Communities

7th November 2024
[The Herald] The just-ended gospel concert dubbed "Hallowed," hosted by Minister Michael Mahendere and The Chosen World in South Africa, united the Zimbabwean community.

Uganda: Nigerian Gospel Star Dunsin Oyekan Coming to Uganda

7th November 2024
[Nile Post] Dunsin Oyekan, known for his passionate and uplifting worship, will lead attendees in a powerful worship session. His soulful melodies and inspiring lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide, and his performance at the GIC is highly anticipated.

Zimbabwe: Pathisa Nyathi Laid to Rest

7th November 2024
[The Herald] IN a deeply moving and dignified ceremony, family, friends, Government officials, and cultural enthusiasts gathered yesterday to bid farewell to one of Zimbabwe's most cherished historians and cultural icons, Phathisa Nyathi.
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