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.
[263Chat] A prominent Bulawayo socialite and party organiser has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for drug dealing, following a dramatic police sting that uncovered cocaine and ecstasy at his home.
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwean artist, Mukudzei Mukombe, popularly known Jah Prayzah is grieving the death of his two fans, Anotida Maziriri and Edmore Mafuwe, who were killed in a car accident in Edmonton, Canada, while enroute to his "Ndini Mukudzeyi" concert.
[Vanguard] After weeks of fierce competition and show-stopping performances, Nigerian Idol Season 10 has come to an electrifying end -- and Purp has emerged the ultimate winner!
[Leadership] After weeks of thrilling performances, intense eliminations, and jaw-dropping vocals, Nigerian Idol Season 10 has reached its climax with Purp winning the show.
[Daily Trust] It must have been some of the fastest remarks by a public officer to go viral. I guess Vice-President Kashim Shettima was still within the precinct of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, venue of Mohammed Bello Adoke's book launch, when his remarks resonated and dominated the media space. Though he attended the event to give back to a long-standing friendship with Bello Adoke, a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the author of the book, OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion
[RFI] French MPs have unanimously adopted legislation allowing Paris to return to Cote d'Ivoire the Djidji Ayôkwé talking drum, which colonial troops seized from the Ebrié tribe in 1916.
[Afropop] AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, the Peabody Award-winning series by Black Public Media (BPM) and WORLD, is bringing for another gripping season of powerful films, featuring two stories featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists to Season 17. The films Neptune Frost, by Anisia Uzeyman and Saul Williams, and Mama Gloria, by Luchina Fisher, present an Afrofuturistic tale of an intersex hacker and the real-life story of a pioneering trans woman. Presented by Black Public Media, WORLD, and PBS Plus, AfroPoP
[New Times] The Gen Z Comedy show, held on July 10 at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Centre (KCEV), had the audience in stitches with performances from local comedians and the Ugandan comedy sensation Teacher Mpamire, who headlined the event.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In a stirring call for national unity and social harmony, the Community Health Initiative (CHI) on Thursday, July 10, hosted a one-day Cultural and Art Festival under the theme "Diversity and Inclusion." The event, held at Monrovia City Hall, drew a cross-section of Liberians from various sectors and backgrounds and received strong endorsements from female lawmakers and international partners.
[Premium Times] "It is, therefore, not surprising to now see coffins inscribed with my name, barefaced videos threatening my life and properties, and further confirmation that my family and business enterprise remain endangered."
[Scrolla] Akon's R106-billion futuristic city project in Senegal officially cancelled after years of no progress or development. Government confirms only empty land remains where promised hospital, schools and solar-powered buildings were supposed to be built.
[The Conversation Africa] Browse the internet or turn on the global news and chances are the coverage of Africa you find is about war, coups, displaced populations and disease.
[Nyasa Times] As days are getting closer to the most anticipated second edition of the UMP Festival and Awards, organizers of the event, Chitoliro Productionz have announced the unveiling of one of the celebrated Ugandan-born, South African based media personality Zari Hassan widely known as 'Zari the Boss Lady' as the main host of this year's event slated for October 21-27 at Cape Maclear in Mangochi.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Lively social interactions and laughter, accompanied by cocktails and entertainment from the Sheraton's Xavieliee Band capped a day that saw Absa Bank Uganda relaunch the Absa Business Club.
[Vanguard] Nigerian-born rapper and music producer BUK has released his latest single, "LHFG" (Lovin' IT), marking another milestone in his evolving career as a prominent voice in the Christian Music scene. The track, whose title stands for Love, Hope, Faith, Grace, delves into themes of personal faith, identity, and the pursuit of purpose.
[Scrolla] Minnie Dlamini says the public and the entertainment industry turned on her after she announced her divorce in 2022. She says divorce is messy and painful, and co-parenting while healing is one of the hardest things she has faced.
[New Times] Rwandan worship and praise singer Bosco Nshuti has promised a concert filled with more than just music but a night where God's heart will be revealed at his upcoming concert, titled "Unconditional Love-Season 2",
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The State Corporations Appeal Tribunal has sustained a finding declaring a Sh27.6 million pay rise awarded to Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) Chief Executive Officer Ezekiel Mutua as irregular and unlawful.
