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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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Africa: Ron’s 2024 Nuits d’Afrique Rundown!

14th August 2024

[Afropop] Afropop's Ron Deutsch attended the entire run of this year's Nuits D'Afrique Festival in Montreal. His report on the Montreal Jazz Festival was a tour de force! Here's his rundown on our favorite North American African music festival.

Africa: Telling Africa’s Story Through Drone Photography

14th August 2024

[Africa Renewal] A young photographer uses drones to capture and showcase Africa's beauty and diversity, challenging stereotypes and fostering cultural understanding

Rwanda: Comedian Patrick Rusine Engaged

13th August 2024

[New Times] Wedding bells are ringing for Rwanda's funnyman and radio host Patrick Rusine after proposing to his girlfriend Iryn Nizra Uwase. The comedian announced his engagement on social media, featuring his fiancée with the engagement ring.

Eritrea: National Festival Contributes to Transferring Noble Societal Values

13th August 2024

[Shabait] Asmara, 12 August 2024 - The National Eritrean Festival 2024, which marks the 50th anniversary of the Bologna Festival, significantly contributes to transferring the noble societal values and history of the Eritrean people's struggle for independence and safeguarding national sovereignty.

South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule – ‘She Nurtured the Growth of Gospel Music in South Africa’

13th August 2024

[Daily Maverick] Durban-based radio personality and Crown Gospel Music Awards pioneer Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule succumbed to cancer at the age of 52 on Monday.

Nigeria: Gospel Singer Aduke Gold Is Dead

13th August 2024

[Premium Times] The late singer was known for her single "Notori Ogo".

Nigeria: Why I Sing in Yoruba – Asake

13th August 2024

[Premium Times] Asake went live on Instagram to chat with his fans after recently releasing his new album, 'Lungu Boy.'

Nigeria: Afrobeats Artists Stole Our Culture, Music, Yet Disregard Us – Jamaican Reggae Star Buju Banton

13th August 2024

[Premium Times] ''My disappointment was that they [Afrobeats artistes] didn't try to connect with Jamaica-the Roots. They tried connecting with everyone else except us. But when you look at what they're doing, their music is not free in Africa. It's'fockery."

Uganda: It Is No Money, No Love for Warafiki

13th August 2024

[Nile Post] Singing trio Warafiki have released a new banger titled No Money, No Love

Nigeria: Rema, Tems Make Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist

13th August 2024

[Premium Times] The 44-track playlist reflects Obama's eclectic music taste, proving he enjoys some of Nigeria's Afrobeats acts.

Nigeria: P-Square Royalties – How Jude, Wife Diverted Millions Into Secret Account for Years – Peter Alleges

13th August 2024

[Premium Times] Peter shared more insight about their family feud and dismissed claims by his twin, Paul, that he petitioned the EFCC to arrest him on multiple charges, including diverting P-Square's money and unexplained wealth.

Ghana: Save the Date – Eat Drink Music Festival 2024 Returns Bigger and Better

13th August 2024

[Accra Times] Young entrepreneurs and creatives can learn valuable insights through expertly curated masterclasses delivered by experts.

South Africa: Govt Pays Tribute to Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule

13th August 2024

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, a stalwart in the gospel music industry and a beloved radio personality.

Nigeria: Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ Breaks Spotify, U.S. Apple Record

13th August 2024

[Premium Times] Since breaking into the mainstream, Asake has been on a roll, topping global music charts and churning hit after hit.

Nigeria: P-Square – I Didn’t Get EFCC to Arrest My Twin Brother – Peter Okoye

13th August 2024

[Daily Trust] Peter Okoye aka Mr P, one half of the defunct music group P-Square, has opened up on why he reported some members of his family to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Nigeria: P-Square Rift – Peter Okoye Knocks Brother, Paul, in an Open-Letter

13th August 2024

[Vanguard] Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, has slammed his twin brother, Paul Okoye, aka RudeBoy, in an open letter over repeated remarks that undermined his contributions to the defunct P-Square group.

Nigeria: Tems, Rema Only Nigerian Artists in Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist

13th August 2024

[Vanguard] Nigerian artistes Tems and Rema have earned spots on Barack Obama's highly anticipated 2024 summer playlist.

Angola: Authorities Must Release TikToker Arbitrarily Detained for One Year

13th August 2024

[AI London] Responding to the news that Angolan TikToker Ana da Silva Miguel, also known as Neth Nahara, has now spent one year behind bars for criticizing President João Lourenço in a TikTok video, Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said:

Nigeria: We Have Failed Our Fans, Peter Opens Up Amid Fresh Breakup – P-Square

12th August 2024

[Daily Trust] Peter Okoye aka Mr P, one half of the defunct music group P-Square, has accused his brother Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy, of constantly discrediting his efforts and trying to turn fans against him.

Nigeria: How Paul Teamed Up With Jude, Marginalised, Humiliated Me – Peter P-Square Breaks Silence

12th August 2024

[Premium Times] "I blame myself for not responding to your tweet in April 2015, claiming that you wrote and sang all of P-SQUARE's songs. As advised by family and friends, I didn't respond to these false claims for the sake of peace, and now I am paying dearly for it."

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Odun Ifa Exhibition

Africa: Ron’s 2024 Nuits d’Afrique Rundown!

Africa: Telling Africa’s Story Through Drone Photography

Rwanda: Comedian Patrick Rusine Engaged

Eritrea: National Festival Contributes to Transferring Noble Societal Values

South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule – ‘She Nurtured the Growth of Gospel Music in South Africa’

Nigeria: Gospel Singer Aduke Gold Is Dead

Nigeria: Why I Sing in Yoruba – Asake

Nigeria: Afrobeats Artists Stole Our Culture, Music, Yet Disregard Us – Jamaican Reggae Star Buju Banton

Uganda: It Is No Money, No Love for Warafiki

Nigeria: Rema, Tems Make Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist

Nigeria: P-Square Royalties – How Jude, Wife Diverted Millions Into Secret Account for Years – Peter Alleges

Ghana: Save the Date – Eat Drink Music Festival 2024 Returns Bigger and Better

South Africa: Govt Pays Tribute to Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule

Nigeria: Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ Breaks Spotify, U.S. Apple Record

Nigeria: P-Square – I Didn’t Get EFCC to Arrest My Twin Brother – Peter Okoye

Nigeria: P-Square Rift – Peter Okoye Knocks Brother, Paul, in an Open-Letter

Nigeria: Tems, Rema Only Nigerian Artists in Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist

Angola: Authorities Must Release TikToker Arbitrarily Detained for One Year

Nigeria: We Have Failed Our Fans, Peter Opens Up Amid Fresh Breakup – P-Square

Nigeria: How Paul Teamed Up With Jude, Marginalised, Humiliated Me – Peter P-Square Breaks Silence

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