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.

Africa: William Bascom and the Ifẹ̀ Bronzes – Reconstructing Histories of Expropriation and Repatriation in Nigeria

[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarly, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the International African Institute, hosted at SOAS University of London, the owners of the book series of the same name.

Nigeria: Priscilla Ojo, Tanzanian Music Star Juma Jux Are Engaged

[Premium Times] In the last few days, Nigerians and Tanzanians have been inundated with loved-up photos and videos of the lovebirds. It was initially thought to be a publicity stunt, a standard practice by entertainers to boost their image or promote a project.

Namibia: Remembering Trudi Dicks

[Namibian] When an artist dies, they leave many memorials. Some are secreted in private collections, others are cherished by family and friends and still more make up their first posthumous exhibition. For veteran local artist Trudi Dicks (83), who died in June, her recent artist's wake at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) is simply titled 'Celebrating Trudi Dicks'.

Liberia: Kellzbeatz – the Genius of Infinite Creativity With Soulful Music

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Just an open-air thought: Have you ever wondered why God sent us to earth? Have you ever asked why the only thing He wants us to do is to love each other as we would equally love ourselves? The answer isn't as far away as Mars, but right under our nose! As much as we grow from a fetus into a baby and become fully grown humans, whether male or female, our ultimate purpose in life is to play. This might sound awkward, but why do you think the earth is so beautiful, with different geographical locations that