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.

Ghana: Elite PR and Quamina MP Unite for Bongofest 2024

[Accra Times] This year, some of Ghana's best, including Fameye, Medikal, Kelvyn Boy, Mr Drew, Twitch 4EVA, Kofi Mole, Kwame Yesu, Kimilist, Dayonthetrack, Gonaboy, La Même Gang, Asomacy and many more, are billed to perform. The talented dance crews of Team Warrior and Team Groove Africa will also be there to entertain, with the addition of EL Baby as the host, ensuring a night full of spectacle.

Zimbabwe: I Was Drunk On Stage, Says Holy Ten

[The Herald] Edward Zvemisha -- Hip-hop musician, Holy Ten, has confirmed that he was drunk during his performance at the Zimdancehall Cup Clash tourney at City Sports Centre in Harare last weekend

Cameroon: Ekep Nkwelle – Tapping the Spiritual Source

[Afropop] One of the most memorable moments for us this year at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal was the chance to see and hear 25-year old, Cameroonian-American jazz singer Ekep Nkwelle. Over the last couple of years, Nkwelle has been lauded as one of the rising stars in the jazz world. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., she graduated from the Duke Ellington High School of the Arts which led her to Howard University where she studied under - and quickly found herself on stage and recording with -

Africa: Kofi Appenteng On 70 Years of the Africa America Institute

[Afropop] Kofi Appenteng is the President of the Africa-America Institute (AAI). Founded in 1953, AAI is a premier U.S.-based organization dedicated to bridging Africa and America by educating people and connecting worlds. AAI's programs with leading universities have provided scholarships and fellowships to tens of thousands of students, and AAI alumni are at the forefront of Africa's public, non-profit, and private sectors. Every fall, during the UN General Assembly, AAI holds a Gala in New York City to showcase

Rwanda: New Book Showcases Rwanda’s Gastronomy, Culinary Treasure

[New Times] The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Rwanda Arts Initiative (RAI), on September 4, launched a gastronomy book that showcases the rich culinary heritage of Rwanda and the hidden potential of local but often underutilised ingredients, according to its authors.