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.

Nigeria: I Didn’t Betray Atiku to Serve Buhari – Garba Shehu

[Vanguard] Former Senior Special Assistant SSA on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Garba Shehu has dismissed insinuations in some quarters that he ditched his former principal, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and therefore betrayed him when he chose to serve as spokesperson to the former president.

Africa: Ethiopia’s Role in Promoting Cultural Diplomacy, Heritage Preservation in Africa

[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia's rich cultural diversity and heritage are cornerstones of its global identity and historical significance. Also, its natural endowments attract visitors and scientists that look for ways and means of preserving them. However, preserving and managing this invaluable heritage requires sophisticated and meticulous planning and programming of activities focused on natural resources preservation. These efforts require collaboration at national, regional and global levels.

Africa: Afropop Top Videos – 7/1/25: Mádé Kuti, Daymé Arocena, Tekno and More!

[Afropop] June was hot; July might be even hotter! So here are seven new videos to savor. From Dayme's blues to Mádé Kuti's juggernaut groove, there's something here for everyone. Check out the full Afropop Top Videos playlist for all our recent selections. And remember, if you have suggestions of videos our fans would love, send them to info@afropop.org with the subject line "Top Videos 2025." Enjoy!

Africa: The Now Is Ancestral – Garifuna Musician Sásamu in Conversation

[Afropop] Following the recent death of Garifuna music icon Aurelio Martinez, we naturally look to a younger generation for the pioneers of the future. One of those is Belizian Emilio Thomas, known artistically as Sásamu. Orit Novak recently worked with Sásamu in Belize. She interviewed Sásamu, co-produced a music video with him, and created a 33-minute film of their interview. Here is that video, and Orit's article on the experience for Afropop Worldwide.

Ethiopia: Bureau Vows Support for Sector Stakeholders

[Ethiopian Herald] - A pledge has been made to strengthen cooperation with stakeholders to address longstanding challenges in the cultural and creative sectors by the Addis Ababa Art, Culture and Tourism Bureau.

Nigeria: Speaking Truth to a Society That Punishes Talent

[Premium Times] There are certain difficult conversations that many Nigerians shy away from. These are the conversations that challenge long-standing beliefs and confront the root causes of poverty, inequality and the dysfunction that has become characteristic of our national life.