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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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Emmanuel Olaleye-IFA OLOKUN
Emmanuel Olaleye-IFA OLOKUN
Watson Mere-SANGO BABA WA
Watson Mere-SANGO BABA WA
Akanni Kehinde- THE SAYER
Akanni Kehinde- THE SAYER

Nigeria: Meet 10 Popular UK Artists Originally From Nigeria

10th April 2025
[Vanguard] The UK music industry is regarded as one of the biggest in the world, and with the global acclaim it is renowned for, it is not surprising to know that a significant number of talented and successful musicians who thrive in this space are of Nigerian ancestry. These artists are hugely followed and celebrated, solidifying top spots on charts.

Africa: Princeton in Africa Celebrates 25 Years

10th April 2025
[Afropop] In 1999, the Princeton in Asia fellowship program was celebrating its 100th anniversary, and a Princeton University alumnus wondered aloud: Why is there no Princeton in Africa? And just like that a new entity was born. On April 23 in New York, Princeton in Africa will celebrate 25 years of connecting skilled and experienced individuals around the world with mission-driven organizations in Africa.

Mali: Amadou Bagayoko Dies At 70

8th April 2025
[Afropop] Another giant has fallen. Amadou Bagayoko, who toured the world to acclaim with his wife Mariam as the duo Amadou and Mariam, has died of undisclosed causes at age 70. Afropop first encountered the duo in the early '90s, purchasing cassettes in Bamako of Le Couple Aveugle du Mali, The Blind Couple of Mali. The two artists first met at a school for the blind in Bamako. Amadou was an accomplished musician who performed with Les Ambassadeurs du Motel. His guitar style was as much influenced by his Bambara

Nigeria: Ofego Set to Drop Official Music Video for ‘Girls Dem Daddy’

7th April 2025
[Vanguard] Banku Music Maestro And B.O.Y Music protege Ofego who won the West Africa Artiste, Songwriter and Album of the year with his 2024 album Banku Bounce is set to drop the official music video for "Girls Dem Daddy", the lead track off his 2025 album :D Girls Dem Daddy: released on the 13th of January 2025.

Africa: Field Report – Babel Music Expo 2025

28th March 2025
[Afropop] Marseille is the oldest city in France, founded in 600 BC, and is today the third largest city in the country. Situated on the south coast along the Mediterranean Sea, this port city, like all port cities, has welcomed travelers for centuries from the world over, bringing with them their culture, food, and music. This cross-cultural mixing continues to this day, and the 3rdannual Babel Music Expo, a conference and showcase for world music exemplified this history. Over three days (March 20-22), there were

Sudan: Alsarah & the Nubatones Forge a Tough Road From Sudan to America

28th March 2025
[Afropop] Alsarah and the Nubatones are back after a five-year pause with their third album, Seasons of the Road, and it's a knockout. Alsarah (born Sarah Mohamed Abunama-Elgad in Khartoum, Sudan) has lived in the United States since she was a child. She studied at Wesleyan University, writing her ethnomusicology thesis on Sudanese Zar music, a Sufi tradition. After graduating in 2009, she moved to New York and formed her band, the Nubatones. The band's music updates Sudanese traditions with various influences, but

Sudan: ‘Life Won’t Stop’… Picture of Omdurman Bridegroom Puts Sudanese Photographer in Running for World Press Photo 2025 Award

28th March 2025
[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Omdurman -- A picture by Sudanese photographer Mosab Abushama, taken using just a mobile phone, has been selected as one of the regional winners for African of the prestigious World Press Photo (WPP) Contest, which recognises and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography of the previous year. The picture, entitled Life Won't Stop, shows a bridegroom at his wedding in Omdurman in January, and illustrates how life in Sudan goes on, "despite the clashes and random shelling in the city".

Ethiopia: Fichee-Cambalaalla: Sidama’s Celestial New Year Ushers Renewal, Unity

27th March 2025
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival--a vibrant tapestry of renewal, communal harmony, and reverence for nature. Recognized by UNESCO in 2015 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, this year's celebration holds particular resonance as communities across Sidama, centered in the city of Hawassa, gather to honor

Nigeria: Five Cowries Art Programme Graduates 85 Adolescents in Reproductive Health Awareness

27th March 2025
[Nigeria Health Watch] In many communities, myths and misconceptions about reproductive health persist, leaving young girls uninformed and vulnerable. But in Kano State, 85 adolescent girls from Dala, Wudil, and Ghari Local Government Areas are breaking barriers through the Five Cowries initiative, using art and embroidery to foster open conversations about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).

Zimbabwe: Trevor Dongo Arrested

27th March 2025
[The Herald] Musician Trevor Dongo was arrested by police officers from Harare Central Police Station today and was charged with malicious damage to property.

Kenya: Fashion – Aulgah Nato X Debra Sanaipei Unveil a Power Collection for the Modern Woman

26th March 2025
[Capital FM] Fashion is more than fabric and stitches; it's a language of self-expression, confidence, and empowerment. For women, it's a statement of identity--one that evolves with every step, every ambition, and every bold choice. The right outfit doesn't just complement a woman; it amplifies her presence, embodying her strength, femininity, and unapologetic grace. It's this transformative power of fashion that the Aulgah Nato X Sanaipei new collection 2025 captures, celebrating the modern woman who owns her space
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