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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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South Africa: Reports of the Impending Death of Afrikaans Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

16th October 2024

[Daily Maverick] Afrikaans is a uniquely southern African language. At least six million people in South Africa and Namibia speak Afrikaans, and there are probably many more of us (coloured people) than there are white people who speak the language.

Nigeria: Speed Darlington Speaks On Police Detention, Burna Boy’s Alleged Role

16th October 2024

[Premium Times] Darlington was arrested over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking related to Burna Boy.

Nigeria: Bobrisky Saga – Court Orders Verydarkman to Delete Defamatory Videos, Comments Against Falana

16th October 2024

[Premium Times] The judge issued the order on Monday in a ruling on Mr Falana's preliminary application for pre-emptive actions to restrain VeryDarkMan from further defaming him and his son.

Rwanda: Mbonyi Takes Regional Music Tour to Tanzania

16th October 2024

[New Times] Rwanda's gospel star Israel Mbonyi is not planning to rest anytime soon this year as he already set Tanzania as his next stop for his East African music tour.

Rwanda: Mucyo Wakera Back to Spotlight With Culture-Inspired Track ‘Nzaza’

15th October 2024

[New Times] After a hiatus that spanned almost a year, rising artiste Willy Pascal Mucyo Murekaze, popularly known as WaKera, has finally returned to the game with a new song 'Nzaza'.

Nigeria: At ‘It Is Possible’ Book Launch, Osinbajo Advocates Collective Action for Change in Nigeria

15th October 2024

[Premium Times] Mr Osinbajo, the keynote speaker at the book launch, made the call for collective action among Nigerians as the nation grapples with one of the most devastating economic crises in its history.

Zimbabwe: Artist Paints a Beautiful Story

15th October 2024

[The Herald] Harare -- based visual artist, Shalom Kufakwatenzi, might not turn heads on the streets, but her art collections have caught the eye of the world.

Nigeria: Actress Lola Idije Clears Air On Claim That Omoborty Snatched Her Daughter’s Boyfriend

15th October 2024

[Premium Times] Omoborty tied the knot with her US-based lover, Adeniyi Olabiyi, in the presence of friends and well-wishers in July.

Nigeria: Adesua, Banky W Set to Welcome Second Child

15th October 2024

[Premium Times] Banky W and Adesua welcomed the birth of their first child, Zaiah, in 2021 after a four-year wait.

Zimbabwe: European Film Festival Lights Up Mbare Art Space

15th October 2024

[263Chat] The European Film Festival, held at Mbare Art Space, is making waves as a unique platform for cultural exchange, blending European, African, and local Zimbabwean films.

North Africa: Egypt’s Museum in Tahrir Hosts New Exhibition Featuring Wooden Panels From Mastaba of Hesy-Ra

14th October 2024

[Egypt Online] Under the auspices of Sherif Fathy, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir hosted the inauguration of a new exhibition featuring the wooden panels from the Mastaba of Hesy-Ra on Sunday evening 13/10/2024.

Nigeria: Ubulu-Uku Iwu Festival – Obi, Onishe Rejoices Over Cultural Preservation

14th October 2024

[Vanguard] The Obi of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze, and the Onishe, Chief James Onwordi have commended the people of Ubulu-Uku for preserving their ancient culture.

South Africa: Petition Wants to Block Chris Brown’s South African Tour

14th October 2024

[allAfrica] South African women's rights campaigners have launched a petition calling for controversial U.S. award-winning singer Chris Brown to be barred from performing in December.

Zimbabwe: Saintfloew Goes Spiritual

14th October 2024

[The Herald] Has Saintfloew renewed and restored his relationship with God?

Zimbabwe: I Will Not Miss This One, I’d Rather Die First – Says Winky D, Billed to Headline Castle Lager Braai Fest

14th October 2024

[New Zimbabwe] ALL is set for this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival at the Old Hararians Sports Club on October 19, with headline act Wallace 'Winky D' Chirumiko declaring that he would rather die than miss it.

Angola: Artistic Exchange Between Brazil and Angola Aims to Reclaim Colonial Ties

14th October 2024

[RFI] For the first time in its 73-year history, the Sao Paulo Biennial is taking artworks to the African continent with a travelling showcase in Angola. The event's curators told RFI they hope the project will highlight long-standing correspondences between Angola and Brazil, united by a shared colonial past.

Zimbabwe: Award-Winning Novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga Rubbishes Plagiarism Claims By UK Author

14th October 2024

[New Zimbabwe] RENOWNED author, Tsitsi Dangarembga has dismissed "absurd" claims by United Kingdom-based writer Masimba Mukichi, who accused her of plagiarising his work in her award-winning novel, Nervous Conditions.

Nigeria: Federal Govt Declares Sept 16 National Symbols Enlightenment Day

11th October 2024

[Leadership] The federal government has declared the 16th of September of every year as the national enlightenment day in Nigeria for the promotion of national symbols and values.

Nigeria: Mowaa Signs MOU With UI, Uniben to Advance Nigeria’s Heritage

11th October 2024

[Leadership] The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Benin (UNIBEN) to advance academic and scientific initiatives in the areas of archeology, cultural preservation and management of Nigeria's heritage.

South Africa: South Africa’s 2wo Bunnies to Headline Vault Lounge’s 3rd Anniversary

11th October 2024

[Nile Post] Vault Lounge, known for its high energy theme parties, will be celebrating three years on the Ugandan entertainment scene this Saturday.

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Odun Ifa Exhibition

South Africa: Reports of the Impending Death of Afrikaans Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Nigeria: Speed Darlington Speaks On Police Detention, Burna Boy’s Alleged Role

Nigeria: Bobrisky Saga – Court Orders Verydarkman to Delete Defamatory Videos, Comments Against Falana

Rwanda: Mbonyi Takes Regional Music Tour to Tanzania

Rwanda: Mucyo Wakera Back to Spotlight With Culture-Inspired Track ‘Nzaza’

Nigeria: At ‘It Is Possible’ Book Launch, Osinbajo Advocates Collective Action for Change in Nigeria

Zimbabwe: Artist Paints a Beautiful Story

Nigeria: Actress Lola Idije Clears Air On Claim That Omoborty Snatched Her Daughter’s Boyfriend

Nigeria: Adesua, Banky W Set to Welcome Second Child

Zimbabwe: European Film Festival Lights Up Mbare Art Space

North Africa: Egypt’s Museum in Tahrir Hosts New Exhibition Featuring Wooden Panels From Mastaba of Hesy-Ra

Nigeria: Ubulu-Uku Iwu Festival – Obi, Onishe Rejoices Over Cultural Preservation

South Africa: Petition Wants to Block Chris Brown’s South African Tour

Zimbabwe: Saintfloew Goes Spiritual

Zimbabwe: I Will Not Miss This One, I’d Rather Die First – Says Winky D, Billed to Headline Castle Lager Braai Fest

Angola: Artistic Exchange Between Brazil and Angola Aims to Reclaim Colonial Ties

Zimbabwe: Award-Winning Novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga Rubbishes Plagiarism Claims By UK Author

Nigeria: Federal Govt Declares Sept 16 National Symbols Enlightenment Day

Nigeria: Mowaa Signs MOU With UI, Uniben to Advance Nigeria’s Heritage

South Africa: South Africa’s 2wo Bunnies to Headline Vault Lounge’s 3rd Anniversary

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