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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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Uganda: Over 20 Designers to Grace This Year’s Afri Art and Fashion Show

2nd July 2024

[Nile Post] According to Trillion Looks store, the organisers of the annual fashion show, this year's show will feature at least 20 budding fashion designers who will set the fashion trend for 2024.

Nigeria: Yoruba Movie Actor Accuses NURTW Leader, Koko Zaria of Assault

2nd July 2024

[Daily Trust] A popular Yoruba movie actor, Lawori, has accused one of the leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Ganiyu Oyedepo, popularly known as Koko Zaria, of assault.

South Africa: X Users Can’t Help but Make Fun of John Steenhuisen’s New Portfolio

2nd July 2024

[Fame Frenzy] DA leader John Steenhuisen has found himself the target of unwanted attention lately. If it's not his education credentials that are called into question, it's whether he can help lead a country.

South Africa: The Discord Continues as Miss SA Announces the Top 16 Finalists

2nd July 2024

[Fame Frenzy] As soon as the Miss SA Organisation announced its Top 16 finalists for the converted beauty pageant, online users had much to say.

Nigeria: No, the Nigerian Government Has Not Banned Nollywood Films From Showing Smoking and Ritual Scenes

2nd July 2024

[Africa Check] No, the Nigerian government has not banned Nollywood films from showing smoking and ritual scenes

Ghana: Olu Jacobs Alive and Well – Joke Silva Slams Death Rumors

2nd July 2024

[Accra Times] Olu Jacobs is widely regarded as a cultural icon and one of Africa's most influential actors. But since his diagnosis with dementia in 2021, rumours have increased about his death

Ghana: Using AI, Google Translate Adds 110 New Languages Including Ga From Ghana

2nd July 2024

[Accra Times] The recent roll-out is part of Google's 1,000 Languages Initiative - a target set in 2022, to build AI models that will support the 1,000 most spoken languages around the world

Ghana: Accra Set to Launch First Green Film Festival

1st July 2024

[Accra Times] The Green Film Festival is open to filmmakers, environmental enthusiasts, and the general public, offering a unique platform for storytellers, sustainability advocates, and individuals curious about ecological issues.

Malawi: Chibuku Products Limited Supports Khulubvi Arts Festival

1st July 2024

[Nyasa Times] Chibuku Products Limited (CPL), a local opaque brewery known for its commitment to quality and community engagement, has reiterated its commitment to promoting cultural and traditional values in Malawi.

Malawi: TikTok Content Creator Arrested in Lilongwe for Duping People

1st July 2024

[Nyasa Times] Police at Area 3 in Lilongwe have arrested a well-known TikTok content creator, known as iPhone Daddy, for allegedly duping people of K5 million, on the pretext that he would supply them with iPhone 13 gadgets, and for misusing cars he rented for his social media activities.

Malawi: Billy Kaunda Eulogises Lucius Banda – ‘Lets Not Mourn but Celebrate Him

1st July 2024

[Nyasa Times] Musician and politician Billy Kaunda, who got his first music exposure because of Lucius Banda, has eulogised the fallen soldier as a person who gave a good part of his life to the service of humanity through music and politics.

Nigeria: Behind the Veil of Forms

1st July 2024

[This Day] Raji Bamidele, whose solo exhibition recently opened in Lagos, echoes the success story of a generation of young artists through corporate support. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke reports

Malawi: President Chakwera Mourns Soldier Lucius Banda

1st July 2024

[Nyasa Times] Malawi President has faced another devastation following the death of music icon , Soldier Lucius Banda, who until his passing was leader and founding member of Zembani Band.

Rwanda: Showbiz Recap – Kivu Fest Debuts in Kigali, Umuhire Stars in American Horror Movie and More

1st July 2024

[New Times] It has been a good week for Rwanda's entertainment industry with a lot of stories making headlines.

Nigeria: Book On 2004/2005 Banking Consolidation to Be Unveiled in Lagos

1st July 2024

[Premium Times] The Power of One Man: How the Soludo-Engineered Consolidation Transformed Nigerian Banks to Global Players will be reviewed by Azu Ishiekwene.

Nigeria: ‘Òlòtūré: the Journey’ Excels in Its Realistic Depiction of Human Trafficking Horrors

1st July 2024

[Premium Times] Four years after the movie's release in 2020, Netflix, in collaboration with EbonyLife Studios, continues with the story of ÒlòtÅ«ré's journey.

Nigeria: ‘Olu Jacobs Is Alive’ – Family Debunks Death Rumours

1st July 2024

[Premium Times] It is the third time in four years that the award-winning actor would be rumoured dead.

Nigeria: Ahead of Trip With Omah Lay, NCP Winners Enjoy Farewell Soirée

1st July 2024

[This Day] To mark the end of the Chill and Win Big Promo by Smirnoff Ice, the brand organised a farewell soirée ahead of the planned vacation for 12 winners with Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Omah Lay (born Stanley Omah) to Zanzibar.

Uganda: Nyamutoro Introduces ‘Kana Ka Mbata’ Kenzo

1st July 2024

[Nile Post] Kenzo confirmed his relationship with Nyamutoro in April when he revealed they had a child together.

Nigeria: Veteran Actor, Olu Jacobs, Still Alive – Kate Henshaw

1st July 2024

[Leadership] Contrary to viral reports on social media on Sunday, legendary Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, is not dead.

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Odun Ifa Exhibition

Uganda: Over 20 Designers to Grace This Year’s Afri Art and Fashion Show

Nigeria: Yoruba Movie Actor Accuses NURTW Leader, Koko Zaria of Assault

South Africa: X Users Can’t Help but Make Fun of John Steenhuisen’s New Portfolio

South Africa: The Discord Continues as Miss SA Announces the Top 16 Finalists

Nigeria: No, the Nigerian Government Has Not Banned Nollywood Films From Showing Smoking and Ritual Scenes

Ghana: Olu Jacobs Alive and Well – Joke Silva Slams Death Rumors

Ghana: Using AI, Google Translate Adds 110 New Languages Including Ga From Ghana

Ghana: Accra Set to Launch First Green Film Festival

Malawi: Chibuku Products Limited Supports Khulubvi Arts Festival

Malawi: TikTok Content Creator Arrested in Lilongwe for Duping People

Malawi: Billy Kaunda Eulogises Lucius Banda – ‘Lets Not Mourn but Celebrate Him

Nigeria: Behind the Veil of Forms

Malawi: President Chakwera Mourns Soldier Lucius Banda

Rwanda: Showbiz Recap – Kivu Fest Debuts in Kigali, Umuhire Stars in American Horror Movie and More

Nigeria: Book On 2004/2005 Banking Consolidation to Be Unveiled in Lagos

Nigeria: ‘Òlòtūré: the Journey’ Excels in Its Realistic Depiction of Human Trafficking Horrors

Nigeria: ‘Olu Jacobs Is Alive’ – Family Debunks Death Rumours

Nigeria: Ahead of Trip With Omah Lay, NCP Winners Enjoy Farewell Soirée

Uganda: Nyamutoro Introduces ‘Kana Ka Mbata’ Kenzo

Nigeria: Veteran Actor, Olu Jacobs, Still Alive – Kate Henshaw

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