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.

Ghana: Yvonne Nelson Reveals Inspiration for Establishing Her Own Schools

[Accra Times] In a candid Instagram video, Yvonne Nelson revealed that she had to make a significant personal sacrifice to bring her vision to life. After being denied a loan by the bank multiple times due to exorbitant interest rates, she took the bold step of selling her own house to fund the construction of the Yvonne Nelson International School.

Ghana: Shatta Wale Announces Upcoming Shatta and Fans Album (Safa)

[Accra Times] Known for his ability to craft songs with massive crowd appeal and reflective messages that resonate with his core fan base, Shatta Wale, the self-proclaimed 'Dancehall King,' is expected to deliver a variety of songs that are unapologetic in their lyrics, raw, and deeply rooted in dancehall vibes.

Ghana: Van Vicker Reveals Why He Turned Down ‘A Country Called Ghana’ Role

[Accra Times] Narrating the circumstances that led to him rejecting the role, Van Vicker explained that during the negotiations for the film, the director informed him that he would need to be on set for one month, a commitment that would be difficult for him to fulfill due to academic schedules and payment conditions.