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: Ighodalo Hails Oba of Benin On the Return of Royal Artefacts

[Vanguard] The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has sent warm felicitations to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on the return of two royal artefacts from the United States of America on Monday.

Nigeria: Another Nigerian Sets New Guinness World Record

[Premium Times] Since June 2023 when Hilda Baci, the Nigerian Jollof Queen achieved a new GWR for the longest cook-a-thon, many Nigerians have been making attempts at setting or breaking world records in different spheres of life.

Uganda: Why No War Museum in Luwero? – Musumba Challenges NRM

[Nile Post] Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) vice-chairperson, Salam Musumba has called on the ruling party, National Resistance Movement (NRM) to build a war memorial museum in Luwero district to commemorate its people's efforts towards the liberation of the country.

Malawi: Gospel Icons Ethel Kamwendo Banda, Theresa Phondo Billed for UMP Festival

[Nyasa Times] As the countdown to the much awaited annual music entertainment, UMP Festival continues, official organizers of the event, Chitoliro Productionz have announced that renowned gospel music icon, Dr. Ethel Kamwendo Banda and rising star Theresa Phondo will headline this year's gospel segment at the event which is slated for October 25-28 2024 at Cape Maclear in Mangochi.