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.

Zimbabwe: Vintage Flames At Inaugural Doek and Slay UK

[New Zimbabwe] The air in Potters Bar town carried a buzz of anticipation on the morning of the inaugural Doek and Slay Vintage Event. It was more than just a gathering, a celebration of womanhood, style, and heritage.

Congo-Kinshasa: Naxx Bitota – Making Modern Mutuashi

[Afropop] Having covered both the Montreal International Jazz Festival and Montreal's Nuits d'Afrique Festival for over a decade, we can say it's very rare for an artist to play at both festivals in the same year. Especially when it comes to filling a slot for a local world music artist, there are so many to choose from in the city. So when we saw that Naxx Bitota, an artist new to us, was booked this year at both, we guessed there was something special about her. And we guessed correctly.

Rwanda: Director Zethy On Balancing Music, Video Directing

[New Times] Kenya -- Kenya-based Rwandan video director Barthez Iyamuremye, better known in the game as Director Zethy, believes that music and video directing are not two separate careers but two sides of the same creative journey.

Africa: Africa Rising and Dancing to the Tune of Reggae Music

[Ethiopian Herald] The concept of "Africa rising" has long lacked significance, and the idea of an African renaissance often appears as a lofty slogan without practical manifestation. However, recent political events in West Africa--specifically Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali--have begun to lend substance to these mottos. Burkina Faso is at the forefront of a new wave of radical change in political culture and practice. Developments in these three countries illustrate that Africa is not rising all at once but rather step by

South Africa: How SA Influencers Help the Tobacco Industry to Spread Confusing Messages

[Bhekisisa] Sbusiso Leope, better known as DJ Sbu, is part of a social media campaign that's been pushing back on parts of the tobacco Bill that is in front of Parliament. He's just one of many influencers who say they are defending informal traders, but public health advocates and researchers warn this selective, emotive picture is one often presented by the tobacco industry.