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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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Nigeria: ‘Struggling Writer’ Opens Up On How Book and Arts Festival Impacts Her Life

8th July 2025

[Premium Times] In this piece sent to Premium Times, Betini Udoh, who describes herself as a struggling writer, writes on the benefits she derived from the recent Boldoz Book & Arts Festival held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Nigeria: Legendary Nigerian Music Artists Who Paved the Way for Afrobeats

8th July 2025

[Leadership] Afrobeats is now a worldwide phenomenon rather than a local sound. Afrobeats has emerged as one of Africas most important cultural exports with albums on Spotify and Apple Music dominating playlists and sold-out arenas in Europe and America. However a number of renowned Nigerian musicians laid the groundwork long before artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido swept the globe.

Eritrea: Asmara Music School Graduates 9 Students

8th July 2025

[Shabait] Asmara, 08 July 2025 - In its 26th commencement held on 6 July, the Asmara Music School graduated nine students who completed a three-year certificate program.

Zimbabwe: Mai Tt Apologises to Businesswoman Jere Amid U.S.$100,000 Lawsuit

8th July 2025

[New Zimbabwe] Comedienne Mai TT, has, in a shocking twist, publicly apologised to businesswoman Shingirayi Ziwange Jere, who slapped her with a US$100,000 defamation lawsuit.

South Africa: Ayanda Thabethe Shows Off Wedding to Her Baby Daddy

8th July 2025

[Scrolla] Ayanda Thabethe married Peter Matsimbe in a small signing ceremony on 29 June, with only close friends and family there. The couple started dating in May 2021, got engaged in December 2024 and have two sons together.

Zimbabwe: Mai TT Slapped With U.S.$100,000 Defamation Lawsuit

8th July 2025

[New Zimbabwe] COMEDIENNE Mai TT is facing a US$100,000 defamation lawsuit from businesswoman Shingirayi Ziwange Jere, wife of Murehwa West legislator and CAPS United owner Farai Jere.

Tanzania: Bebe Cool Breaks the Chains in Tanzania

8th July 2025

[Nile Post] Ugandan music icon Bebe Cool landed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday night to kick off the Tanzanian leg of his Break The Chains album media tour, running from July 7 to 12.

Uganda: Singer Dax Vibes Arrested in Jinja Over Assault of NRM Aspirant

8th July 2025

[Nile Post] Singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, popularly known as Dax Vibes and brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has been arrested over an alleged assault in Jinja City.

Tanzania: How Millen Magese Gave Tanzanian Pageantry a Glamorous New Lease of Life

7th July 2025

[Daily News] Tanzania -- Just when you thought the Tanzanian beauty pageant scene had been laid gently to rest, like a oncebeloved family heirloom placed at the back of a cupboard up pops a twist so poetic, even Shaaban Robert himself might have raised an eyebrow.

Zimbabwe: Chitungwiza’s Mwana Harare Set to Drop Debut Jiti Single ‘Ndiperekedzeiwo’

7th July 2025

[263Chat] Chitungwiza-based rising Jiti artist John "Chamu" Luntu, popularly known as Mwana Harare, is preparing to launch his debut track titled Ndiperekedzeiwo this month, marking the beginning of his musical journey.

Namibia: Living Herero Culture Museum Project Hampered By Lack of Water

7th July 2025

[Namibian] The lack of water at the Living Herero Culture Museum in the Kunene region has made it difficult to attract visitors.

Rwanda: Ten Key Rules On Fireworks Use in Rwanda

7th July 2025

[New Times] Want to import or display fireworks? New instructions published by the Ministry of Interior on Monday, July 7, set out comprehensive rules governing the importation, storage, transportation, trading, and public display of fireworks.

Malawi: Prophet Bushiri – the Silent Force Behind Malawi’s Rising Film Industry As He Donates K50million to Welcome to Maula Film

7th July 2025

[Nyasa Times] In a time when many lament the death of African cinema, one man is quietly breathing life into Malawi's creative industry--Prophet Shepherd Bushiri. Known across the continent for his prophetic grace and expansive business empire, Bushiri is now carving a powerful legacy as a patron of Malawian film.

Uganda: School Lightning Tragedy in Uganda Sparks Global Campaign

7th July 2025

[Independent (Kampala)] Palabek Secondary School in the northern Uganda district of Lamwo near the South Sudan border has become the centre of a campaign to increase safety precautions against lightning strikes in Uganda.

Rwanda: Liberation Day – Urukerereza Steals the Spotlight At World Expo 2025 in Japan

7th July 2025

[New Times] The national ballet, Urukerereza, put up a spectacular cultural performance, celebrating Rwanda's resilience and transformation since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on July 4, as Rwanda marked Liberation Day at the ongoing Osaka World Expo 2025 on Yumeshima Island, Japan.

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Odun Ifa Exhibition

Nigeria: ‘Struggling Writer’ Opens Up On How Book and Arts Festival Impacts Her Life

Nigeria: Legendary Nigerian Music Artists Who Paved the Way for Afrobeats

Eritrea: Asmara Music School Graduates 9 Students

Zimbabwe: Mai Tt Apologises to Businesswoman Jere Amid U.S.$100,000 Lawsuit

South Africa: Ayanda Thabethe Shows Off Wedding to Her Baby Daddy

Zimbabwe: Mai TT Slapped With U.S.$100,000 Defamation Lawsuit

Tanzania: Bebe Cool Breaks the Chains in Tanzania

Uganda: Singer Dax Vibes Arrested in Jinja Over Assault of NRM Aspirant

Tanzania: How Millen Magese Gave Tanzanian Pageantry a Glamorous New Lease of Life

Zimbabwe: Chitungwiza’s Mwana Harare Set to Drop Debut Jiti Single ‘Ndiperekedzeiwo’

Namibia: Living Herero Culture Museum Project Hampered By Lack of Water

Rwanda: Ten Key Rules On Fireworks Use in Rwanda

Malawi: Prophet Bushiri – the Silent Force Behind Malawi’s Rising Film Industry As He Donates K50million to Welcome to Maula Film

Uganda: School Lightning Tragedy in Uganda Sparks Global Campaign

Rwanda: Liberation Day – Urukerereza Steals the Spotlight At World Expo 2025 in Japan

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