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.

Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Asa Koko Is Dead

[Premium Times] His career spanned over a decade, during which he featured in numerous Yoruba-language films, gaining recognition for his distinctive acting style and significant contributions to the industry.

Africa: Afropop Top Videos – January 2025: Salif Keita, Ramy Essam, Sofaz and More

[Afropop] Welcome to 2025, a year when we're going to need musical diversion and engagement more than ever! Here are eight items to start off Afropop's video list for the year. You could argue that it's a tad pretentious for us to call our playlist "top" videos. After all, in our vast Afropop universe, hundreds of new videos come out every week, more than we can possibly keep track of or evaluate. But we can say that the videos on this growing playlist have moved us, and represent our multi-genre,

South Sudan: Emmanuel Jal and Bun Xaapa Release New Single ‘Chaak’

[Afropop] Today, South Sudanese artist, author, and former child soldier Emmanuel Jal (new book My Life Is Art out now) teams up with South African producer Bun Xapa (named one of DJ Mag's artists to watch in 2025) to release a new collaborative single, "Chaak." The track is out now via Higher Ground.

Nigeria: Femi Pedro At 70 – Between Fate and Diligence

[This Day] According to Edward Morgan Forster, English novelist, and short story writer, "failure and success seem to have been allotted to men by their stars. But they retain the power of wriggling, of fighting with their star or against it, and in the whole universe the only really interesting movement is this wriggle".

Cape Verde: Elida Almeida’s Trimphant Return to New York

[Afropop] Elida Almeida is a major player in a new generation of Cabo Verdean female singers who have risen, quite gloriously, in the wake of Cesaria Évora's storied career. Évora, the "barefoot diva," grew up in poverty, singing for tips in Mindelo on the island of São Vicente from the age of 16. Finding that music could not support her, she abandoned singing, only to be "discovered" and revived in 1985. From there, she began a late-life career singing in the great concert halls of the world

Africa: The Role of Ad Servers in Showcasing African Art and Culture Online

[InfoWire] Africa's rich art and cultural heritage is a treasure trove of stories, traditions, and innovation. From the intricate beadwork of the Maasai to the soulful rhythms of Afrobeat, the continent is alive with creativity. But in a world increasingly shaped by digital experiences, how can this cultural wealth find its way to the global stage? The answer lies in the power of ad server .