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: 10 Nigerian Producers Who Transitioned to Performing Artistes

[Leadership] The Nigerian entertainment industry continues to thrive on talent, reinvention, and versatility. One remarkable trend is the evolution of music producers stepping out from behind the scenes to take center stage as performing artistes. These creatives, once known solely for crafting beats and shaping sounds, are now using their voices and presence to captivate audiences , proving that their artistry goes far beyond the studio console.

Malawi: Kamuzu’s Kasungu Home to Become National Museum and Library

[Nyasa Times] In a historic move to preserve Malawi's post-independence legacy, the childhood home of Ngwazi Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda in Kasungu is being transformed into a national museum and library under a new initiative spearheaded by the Nguru Ya Nawambe Museum Trust.

Ghana: African-American Association Marks Juneteenth in Accra

[Ghanaian Times] The African-American Association of Ghana (AAAG), in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), on Saturday held its Juneteenth festival in Ghana to commemorate the freedom of enslaved Africans in the United States of America.

Tanzania: K-Pop Gala Rocks Dar With Electrifying Rhythm

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE electrifying rhythms of the global K-pop Festival rocked the Little Theatre in Dar es Salaam over the weekend, as dozens of Tanzanian youths took to the stage to showcase their talents in singing and dancing during a competitive event.

Namibia: Geingos Showcases First Lady Tenure Documentary

[New Era] Ster Kinekor at Grove Mall in Windhoek was abuzz with smiles, appreciation, reflection, admiration, and laughter as former first lady Monica Geingos premiered her long-awaited documentary, titled "Lead From Where You Are: The Journey of the Office of the First Lady" (2015-2024).

Nigeria: Implications of the Netherlands’ Return of 119 Benin Bronzes

[Vanguard] As we all know by now, the Netherlands has officially returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the largest single repatriation of these historic artefacts since they were looted over 120 years ago during the British colonial invasion of the Benin Kingdom in 1897. The handover ceremony took place on June 21, 2025, at the National Museum in Lagos, attended by Nigerian and Dutch officials, including Olugbile Holloway, director-general of Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments, and

Ghana: Kwame Akoto-Bamfo – the Ghanaian Artist Using Work About Slavery to Find Justice and Healing

[The Conversation Africa] Thousands of sculpted heads - captive African men, women, and children - meticulously created by the artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, emerge from the soil at the Nkyinkyim Museum, as a sacred gathering of ancestors. Together, they form a powerful monument to the horror, violence, and resistance to enslavement, as well as the ongoing work of remembrance and healing.

Nigeria: BOI Unveils Bold Strategy to Empower 12m Artisans

[Leadership] The Bank of Industry (BoI) has unveiled a bold new strategy aimed at empowering over 12 million Nigerian artisans and technicians, describing them as the bedrock of inclusive economic growth and the future of the country's industrial development.