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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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Angola: Culture Minister Mourns Death of Musician Mário Rui Silva

9th July 2024

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of Culture Filipe Zau on Sunday mourned the death in Portugal (Lisbon) of the musician, performer, composer and researcher Mário Rui Silva, alias "Marui", who died Friday of an illness at the age of 71.

South Africa: Exhibition Honours Work of Late Bang Bang Club Photojournalist

9th July 2024

[GroundUp] Ken Oosterbroek's "photographs will bring awareness to the importance of photography in the creation of our collective historical record" says curator

South Africa: Computicket Confirms Adele Presents: Coming to Africa Concert is A Scam

9th July 2024

[Fame Frenzy] Adele fans are crushed following an announcement on the Computicket website that the British songstress would be coming to South Africa on tour. Alas, it wasn't meant to be.

South Africa: Drake Jumps into Uncle Waffles’ Comments, Says He’ll be at her Toronto Show

9th July 2024

[Fame Frenzy] Amapiano star Uncle Waffles will be proudly flying the South African flag at her headline show in Canada in August.

East Africa: Experts Urge EAC to Adopt Kiswahili As Official Regional Language

9th July 2024

[Independent (Kampala)] Arusha, Tanzania -- Experts on Sunday renewed their calls for the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to expedite amendments to the EAC Treaty to enable Kiswahili as the regional bloc's official language.

Nigeria: 11 Americans Discover Nigerian Roots

9th July 2024

[Daily Trust] No fewer than 11 Americans have discovered their Nigerian roots through ancestry DNA testing at the Consulate of Nigeria in New York.

South Africa: Peter Randall – – the Pioneering, Down-to-Earth Activist Behind Ravan Press

8th July 2024

[Daily Maverick] Peter Randall was an innovative publisher who promoted revolutionary authors and academics.

Tunisia: Tunisian Federation of Film Societies Launches Call for Applications for Arab Women Directors

8th July 2024

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, July 8 -- A call for applications for an artistic residency focused on the development of short film projects was launched by the Tunisian Federation of Film Societies (FTCC) as part of the fifth edition of Regards de Femmes, the first festival dedicated to women directors (October 12-16 in Hammamet).

Liberia: Liberian-American Carrie Everett to Represent North Carolina in Miss America Pageant

8th July 2024

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberian-American, Carrie Everett was crowned winner of the Miss North Carolina pageant, as she stands firm to represent the Tarheel State in the Miss America pageant.

Ghana: Mahama Launches ‘Black Experience’ Policy for Creative Industry

8th July 2024

[Accra Times] The "Black Experience" involves initiatives aimed at celebrating Ghana's history, film, Pan-Africanism, and the diaspora

South Africa: City Ordered to Halt Work On Historic Salt River Hall

8th July 2024

[GroundUp] Stop works order issued by Heritage Western Cape as no heritage permit obtained

Namibia: MSM Enterprises Boost Trade At Whale Festival Art and Craft Market

8th July 2024

[Namibia Economist] The Whale Festival Art and Craft Market recently took place at the Sam Cohen Library open area in Swakopmund as part of the Swakopmund Scientific Society Oceans Month festivities.

Uganda: Roast and Rhyme Takes Over Jinja With Bell Enjoyments

8th July 2024

[Nile Post] Roast and Rhyme Nyam on the Nile edition took over Jinja city over the weekend with top-notch Bell enjoyments.

Ghana: Cook-a-Thon – Chef Smith Apologizes for Cooking Up a Lie

8th July 2024

[Accra Times] Speaking with GHOne TV's Serwaa Amihere in an over 40-minute interview, the chef remorsefully stated that his deceitful actions were fueled by hunger and desperation.

South Africa: Julius Malema Gushes Over Gorgeous Wife Mantwa Matlala and So Are We

8th July 2024

[Fame Frenzy] Now and again we get a sneak peek into EFF leader Julius Malema's life outside of politics. The father of three dotes on his family, but when it comes to his wife Mantwa Matlala, he loves her with passion.

South Africa: J Molley Says a Collab with Emtee Not Happening, Accuses the Rapper of Being a Lean Addict

8th July 2024

[Fame Frenzy] Hip hop artist J Molley caused a ruckus on social media over the weekend following a video of him blasting fellow rapper Emtee for being "a lean addict."

Tanzania: Tanzania Pushing Out Maasai to Attract Rich Tourists

8th July 2024

[DW] Tanzania's government is expanding its nature preserves, but in doing so, it is displacing Maasai herders from their ancestral lands. The plan is to attract more luxury tourism -- and Berlin is a major backer.

Rwanda: I Am Hip Hop Festival – New Beginning of Genre’s Revolution in Rwanda?

8th July 2024

[New Times] Rwandan rappers have on various occasions accused industry players of not giving Hip Hop the promotion it deserves just like other genres.

Zimbabwe: Legend ‘Mai Rwizi’ Burial This Week

8th July 2024

[The Herald] Veteran actress Susan "Mai Rwizi" Chenjerai, who died last Friday after a short illness, will be buried this week as the family is waiting for relatives travelling from the diaspora, a family spokesperson has confirmed.

Africa: Pan-African Legacies Converge in Seun Kuti, Damian Marley’s ‘Dey’

8th July 2024

[Afropop] On June 26, Seun Kuti and Damian Marley released "Dey" -jazzy, funky, and indicative of the sound that defined Nigerian star Fela Kuti's Afrobeat.

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Odun Ifa Exhibition

Angola: Culture Minister Mourns Death of Musician Mário Rui Silva

South Africa: Exhibition Honours Work of Late Bang Bang Club Photojournalist

South Africa: Computicket Confirms Adele Presents: Coming to Africa Concert is A Scam

South Africa: Drake Jumps into Uncle Waffles’ Comments, Says He’ll be at her Toronto Show

East Africa: Experts Urge EAC to Adopt Kiswahili As Official Regional Language

Nigeria: 11 Americans Discover Nigerian Roots

South Africa: Peter Randall – – the Pioneering, Down-to-Earth Activist Behind Ravan Press

Tunisia: Tunisian Federation of Film Societies Launches Call for Applications for Arab Women Directors

Liberia: Liberian-American Carrie Everett to Represent North Carolina in Miss America Pageant

Ghana: Mahama Launches ‘Black Experience’ Policy for Creative Industry

South Africa: City Ordered to Halt Work On Historic Salt River Hall

Namibia: MSM Enterprises Boost Trade At Whale Festival Art and Craft Market

Uganda: Roast and Rhyme Takes Over Jinja With Bell Enjoyments

Ghana: Cook-a-Thon – Chef Smith Apologizes for Cooking Up a Lie

South Africa: Julius Malema Gushes Over Gorgeous Wife Mantwa Matlala and So Are We

South Africa: J Molley Says a Collab with Emtee Not Happening, Accuses the Rapper of Being a Lean Addict

Tanzania: Tanzania Pushing Out Maasai to Attract Rich Tourists

Rwanda: I Am Hip Hop Festival – New Beginning of Genre’s Revolution in Rwanda?

Zimbabwe: Legend ‘Mai Rwizi’ Burial This Week

Africa: Pan-African Legacies Converge in Seun Kuti, Damian Marley’s ‘Dey’

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