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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

Senegal: Cheikh Lô Celebrates 50 Years in Music With New Album, Maame

26th September 2025
[Afropop] It's been some 10 years since Senegalese maestro extraordinaire Cheikh Lô has released an album of new songs. And for this one, he's pulled out all the stops. Maame (pronounced "mahm") is a celebration of Lô's 50-year anniversary in music. You can hear Banning Eyre's audio review of the album here. Meanwhile, Banning reached Lô by Zoom in Dakar as he was rolling out the new album in a series of concerts there. Here's their conversation, lightly edited for clarity. Thanks to Pavel Smid

Uganda: The Struggle to Be Heard On Sign Language Rights in Uganda

26th September 2025
[IPS] Kampala -- Every Last week of September the Deaf community in Uganda and the rest of the world celebrates sign languages and the rich identity of Deaf people and Deaf culture. The day is also an opportunity to advocate for the enforcement of sign language laws and policies.

Tanzania: Tanzania’s Social Media Clampdown and the Elections – What’s At Risk

26th September 2025
[The Conversation Africa] Social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and X have transformed political dialogue and activism in Tanzania. The democratisation of political expression has especially empowered young voters and activists to challenge government actions and champion causes such as human rights, the release of political prisoners, and electoral reforms.

Namibia: Fading Notes, Lasting Legacy

25th September 2025
[Namibian] Marais Nakale, better known as Nakale yaNakale or Sisande, died on 24 September 2023 aged 60. The Okongo-born musician, famous for his "blue music" style and hits such as 'Mokombada', left behind a legacy built on humility, resilience and a commitment to keeping traditional music alive.

Africa: Promoting Cultural Diversity of Africa!

24th September 2025
[The Point] Africa, the cradle of human civilization, with a population of 1.2 billion, or 16% of the world's population, in 54 nations, is the most culturally diverse continent. It spreads over about 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of the land area, yet, Africa is home to almost a third of the world languages.
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