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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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Nigeria: Netflix Has Not Left Nigeria, Ignore Social Media Posts Claiming Otherwise

10th December 2024

[Africa Check] Netflix has not left Nigeria, ignore social media posts claiming otherwise

Eritrea: Eritrea Participates in Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Workshop

10th December 2024

[Shabait] Asmara, 10 December 2024 - An Eritrean delegation participated in the Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Workshop held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, from 2 to 9 December 2024.

Liberia: Sports Minister and Culture Ambassador Celebrate Liberia’s MRU Cup Triumph

10th December 2024

[Liberian Investigator] Bo -- Youth and Sports Minister Jeror Cole Bangalu and Arts and Culture Ambassador Kekura M. Kamara on Monday welcomed Liberia's Women's Senior National Team following their victory in the inaugural Mano River Union Female Tournament held in Makeni, Sierra Leone.

Zimbabwe: Winky D Bought Me Two Bottles of Gin, Pizza So I Would Not Ask Too Many Questions – Says Holy Ten On Recording Ibotso

10th December 2024

[New Zimbabwe] ALMOST two years after the release of Ibotso, Winky D's hard-hitting ZimDancehall track that featured Zanu PF-aligned Holy Ten, the youthful Hip Hop star has jest-fully said he sang lines on the song because he had been given two bottles of Gin and pizza.

South Africa: Atlanta Gives Main Character Energy as First City to Headline 2025 FAME Week Africa in Cape Town

10th December 2024

[allAfrica] Atlanta was selected as the Feature Destination for FAME Week Africa 2025, marking a significant milestone in its cultural and creative landscape. The announcement was made in Cape Town during Atlanta's mayor, Andre Dickens' first visit to South Africa, cementing Atlanta's position at the forefront of U.S.-South Africa relations.

Nigeria: Burna Boy – Speed Darlington Charged for Defamation As Lawyer Laments Prolonged Detention

10th December 2024

[Premium Times] Speed Darlington was arrested on 27 November during a performance in Owerri, Imo State, marking his second detention in two months.

Nigeria: How to Stay Safe During Nigeria’s Festive Season – 4 Tips From a Security Expert

10th December 2024

[The Conversation Africa] Festive season is here again. During the last quarter of the year (a period popularly called the "ember months" in Nigeria - a reference to the last letters of the words September, October, November and December), many people count down to Christmas, End-of-the-Year and New Year festivities.

South Africa: Rashid Vally – South African Visionary Whose Indie Record Labels Shaped the Jazz Scene

10th December 2024

[The Conversation Africa] Some record labels create huge market and financial clout. Some stay much smaller, but punch way above their weight in terms of their impact on the spirit of a country's music. For South Africa, one such label is As-Shams/The Sun, whose founder, Rashid Vally, passed away on 7 December aged 85.

Ethiopia: Multinational Identity, Unity in Truest Sense

9th December 2024

[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is celebrating the ideals of multi-national identity and unity. The different cultures, languages, customs, and traditions in Ethiopia are the fabrics that have tied the people in unity.

Africa: Africa’s Creative and Cultural Industries in Need of Local Support

9th December 2024

[Ethiopian Herald] Culture plays an important role in the life any society. It is one of the decisive features of a society without which it loses its completeness. Like politics, economy and social relations, culture is one of the basic features if any society. The relationship between culture and society is not only organic but also defining.

Namibia: South African Holiday Shopping to Rise As Consumer Confidence Climbs

9th December 2024

[Namibian] Shopping activity in South Africa is expected to increase slightly this festive season on the back of easing inflation rates, borrowing costs and early retirement withdrawals, in spite of sentiment remaining uninspired in the negative territory as financial pressures weigh on consumers.

Ghana: Actor Dumelo Wins Parliamentary Seat in Ghana

9th December 2024

[Vanguard] Popular Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has won the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary constituency seat.

Africa: The US-Africa Axis in 2025 and Beyond

9th December 2024

[Independent (Kampala)] What does Trump's victory in America mean for relations between the US and Africa in general, and between America and Uganda in particular? Good question, and it's one that has certainly been discussed at length over the course of the last few weeks. While hindsight will always be the ultimate judge, there's nothing more insightful than trying to make a prediction.

Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover Ptolemaic Artifacts in Egypt

9th December 2024

[New Times] Cairo, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian-Dominican archaeological mission uncovered a collection of artifacts at the Taposiris Magna temple complex west of Alexandria, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Sunday.

Cote d’Ivoire: Centuries-Old Ivorian Dish Attiéké Named Among World’s Cultural Treasures

9th December 2024

[RFI] Attiéké, a tangy cassava couscous that has been a staple of Ivorian cuisine for generations, has been recognised by Unesco as a part of the world's intangible cultural heritage.

Africa: Sake-Making and Other National Treasures Make Latest Unesco Heritage List

9th December 2024

[UN News] Intore dance in Rwanda, equestrian art in Portugal, Tomyum soup in Thailand, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding the making of sake in Japan, are among the latest practices and cultural expressions to be recognized by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Nigeria: Dele Farotimi’s Book Now #bestseller On Amazon After Arrest

6th December 2024

[Leadership] Following the author's arrest, Amazon has listed Dele Farotimi's book, 'Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System,' as a bestseller.

Nigeria: Bringing the Festive Spirit to Lagos, the Collaborative Optiva Capital Partners Way

6th December 2024

[This Day] In a clear demonstration of the power of collaboration and aligning with SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), Optiva Capital Partners, Africa's premier wealth management and retention firm, has brought the festive spirit of Christmas to life at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, Lagos.

Africa: Hard to Be Creative When the Burden of Survival Makes Creativity Feel Like a Luxury

6th December 2024

[Daily Maverick] What does the landscape and climate for creative writing and freedom of expression look like in five different African countries today? What are some of the issues that affect writers?

Nigeria: Ayra Starr, Rema, Tems, Make Rolling Stone’s ‘Top 100 Albums of 2024’ List

6th December 2024

[Premium Times] In 2022, Asake's debut album 'Mr Money' made Rolling Stone's list.

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Odun Ifa Exhibition

Nigeria: Netflix Has Not Left Nigeria, Ignore Social Media Posts Claiming Otherwise

Eritrea: Eritrea Participates in Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Workshop

Liberia: Sports Minister and Culture Ambassador Celebrate Liberia’s MRU Cup Triumph

Zimbabwe: Winky D Bought Me Two Bottles of Gin, Pizza So I Would Not Ask Too Many Questions – Says Holy Ten On Recording Ibotso

South Africa: Atlanta Gives Main Character Energy as First City to Headline 2025 FAME Week Africa in Cape Town

Nigeria: Burna Boy – Speed Darlington Charged for Defamation As Lawyer Laments Prolonged Detention

Nigeria: How to Stay Safe During Nigeria’s Festive Season – 4 Tips From a Security Expert

South Africa: Rashid Vally – South African Visionary Whose Indie Record Labels Shaped the Jazz Scene

Ethiopia: Multinational Identity, Unity in Truest Sense

Africa: Africa’s Creative and Cultural Industries in Need of Local Support

Namibia: South African Holiday Shopping to Rise As Consumer Confidence Climbs

Ghana: Actor Dumelo Wins Parliamentary Seat in Ghana

Africa: The US-Africa Axis in 2025 and Beyond

Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover Ptolemaic Artifacts in Egypt

Cote d’Ivoire: Centuries-Old Ivorian Dish Attiéké Named Among World’s Cultural Treasures

Africa: Sake-Making and Other National Treasures Make Latest Unesco Heritage List

Nigeria: Dele Farotimi’s Book Now #bestseller On Amazon After Arrest

Nigeria: Bringing the Festive Spirit to Lagos, the Collaborative Optiva Capital Partners Way

Africa: Hard to Be Creative When the Burden of Survival Makes Creativity Feel Like a Luxury

Nigeria: Ayra Starr, Rema, Tems, Make Rolling Stone’s ‘Top 100 Albums of 2024’ List

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