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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

Madagascar: Malagasy Families ‘Turn the Dead’ With Silk and Song to Honour Ancestors

1st September 2025
[RFI] In Madagascar, winter brings with it a unique family gathering. Across the central highlands, communities practise the famadihana - the "turning of the dead". The ritual, rooted in Austronesian culture and dating back to the 16th century, involves exhuming ancestors, wrapping them in fresh silk shrouds and celebrating them in a lively, joyful ceremony.

Nigeria: Igho Sanomi to be Honoured During “Kashimawo” the Play in London

29th August 2025
[InfoWire] Igho Sanomi, a renowned energy expert and philanthropist, is set to receive a prestigious award for his outstanding contributions to African theatre, particularly his support for the play "Awo" and now "Kashimawo". The award ceremony will take place on October 4th and 5th, 2025, at the iconic Shaw Theatre in Euston, London, during the premiere of "Kashimawo", a play about Chief MKO Abiola, a prominent Nigerian statesman and philanthropist.

Ghana: Ayawaso West MCE Presents Items for Homowo

28th August 2025
[Ghanaian Times] The Ayawaso West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) in the Greater Accra Region, Dr Michael Mensah, has urged the youth in the area to celebrate next month's Homowo Festival in the area in moderation.

South Africa: Richard ‘Saggy Sagila’ Siluma Dies At 71

28th August 2025
[Scrolla] Richard "Saggy Sagila" Siluma, best known for his 1985 hit African Dance, collapsed at Samro offices on 11 August and died in hospital two weeks later. Samro confirmed Siluma was at their offices to access a benefit before collapsing. He was assisted by first aiders and rushed to Milpark Hospital.

Liberia: Korpo’s Swimming Challenge Makes Waves – a New Liberian Children’s Book Launches With Bravery, Courage and Taste of Culture

28th August 2025
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- KEEP Liberia is proud to announce the official launch of Korpo's Swimming Challenge, a vibrant new children's book written by award-winning author and literacy advocate Brenda Brewer Moore. The book, which has already been validated and recommended by the Ministry of Education as a supplementary reader for all schools in Liberia, is more than a story-it's a movement to help Liberian children see themselves in the pages they read.
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