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.

Liberia: Villagers Fear Reprisal From Chinese Company Over Pollution Allegations

[Liberian Investigator] Kakata -- Villagers who recently spoke to reporters about pollution in the Nyanvor River, their only source of water, allegedly caused by the Lee Group of Enterprises, have reported being summoned by the company's security department and top management. The villagers claim they were questioned about why they spoke to the media regarding the pollution allegations.

Nigeria: Chidinma – What Fib Will the Builders Tell the Rejected Stone?

[Leadership] All the negative energy unleashed against Miss Chidinma Adetshina's participation in the 2024 Miss South Africa beauty pageant would not have happened if the South African political elite had socialised their people to appreciate the sacrifice that other African countries made for them when they were under the bondage of apartheid.

Mauritius: World Photography Day – Media Trust Holds Exhibition Under the Theme of Climate Change

[Government of Mauritius] A photo exhibition under the theme 'Climate Change, Natural Disasters and Civic Responsibilities' opened, today, at the Caudan Arts Centre to commemorate World Photography Day. The photo exhibition, a joint initiative of the Media Trust and the Ministry of Local Government and Disaster Risk Management will be held from 17 to 23 August 2024 at Caudan Arts Centre and from 26 to 31 August 2024 at the Media Trust.

Kenya: Kenyan Film Explores the Struggles of Motherhood and Mental Health in Africa

[RFI] Poignant Kenyan short film Act of Love, screened in Nairobi this week, is on a mission to raise awareness about maternal mental health in Africa - with a special focus on postpartum depression. Inspired by a true story, the film has spent the past year touring film festivals across the continent and is now reaching an even broader audience.

Kenya: The Violin Prodigy of Mombasa – How Nine-Year-Old Shay Jinal Shah Took the Kenya Music Festival By Storm

[Capital FM] At just nine years old, Shay Jinal Shah has already made a name for himself in Kenya's classical music scene. The young violinist from Mombasa Academy stunned audiences by claiming first place in the Coast Region at the Kenya Music Festival and then securing an impressive second place at the National level. But Shay's story is more than just a tale of victory; it's a testament to passion, resilience, and the power of dreams.