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.

Rwanda: Steve Harvey Eyes Rwandan Youth Talent in Proposed Investments

[New Times] Popular American comedian and TV host, Steve Harvey said he is exploring investment opportunities in Rwanda, aiming to create jobs, particularly for the youth. Harvey, 67, has visited Rwanda twice in the last two months. Last week, he joined over 800 participants for the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, (FIA), awards and general assembly.

Africa: The Deepest Roots of Revolution – How Six Musicians Transformed African Music

[Afropop] In the tense summer of 1962, in a dimly lit bar on the outskirts of Oran, Algeria, revolution wore an unexpected face. Cheikha Rimitti stepped onto the stage, her shoulder deliberately bared in the style that had earned singers like her the scandalous title "women of the cold shoulder." The conservative audience shifted uneasily - not just because of her presence, but because of what that presence represented. In French colonial Algeria, where women were forbidden from public performance, the very

Nigeria: Iscac Partners Villaffest Organizers for 2024 Edition

[Vanguard] The Imo State Council for Arts and Culture, ISCAC, has collaborated with the organizers of the Village Arts and Film Festival, VILLAFFEST, for its 5th edition, scheduled to hold from December 18 to 20 at Rockview Hotel, Owerri.

Nigeria: Mayorkun Reflects On Life-Changing Encounter With Davido

[Vanguard] Afrobeats sensation Mayorkun recently took a trip down memory lane, recalling how his life was changed forever after Davido discovered him on social media. Mayorkun's rise to fame began in 2016 when he released a cover of Davido's "The Money" single.

Namibia: Local Theatre Trends in 2024

[Namibian] Theatre lovers were thrilled to see an improved cultural calendar as an old favourite, a new duo, two odes to French music legends, and a sparkle of queens hit the 2024 scene.