Africa: Womex 2025 – Field Report
[Afropop] It’s October, which means while many people around the globe are trying to decide what costume to wear for Halloween, we were busy trying to decide which showcases to see at the 31st edition of the Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX). This year’s co…
West Africa: Nigeria Picture Book Project Redefines Future Storytelling
[This Day] The drive to revolutionise children’s literature in Nigeria has received a major boost with the official unveiling of the Nigeria Picture Book Project, an ambitious initiative to produce 100 high-quality children’s books by 2027.
Nigeria: AFRIFF Renames Herbert Wigwe Award
[This Day] · Shettima, Mbah, Oyelowo, Okunola to be honoured
Nigeria: Fashion Intersects With Arts in Lasgidi Exhibition
[This Day] Contemporary African art is evolving astronomically and LasGidi is a hub, expressed in several media that refuse simple categorization. Our culture is multifaceted, layered like the city itself, each stratum revealing new treasures, new trut…
Ghana: Hogbetsotso Festival Climaxed With Grand Durbar At Anloga
[Ghanaian Times] The Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, has commended the chiefs and people of Anlo for preserving and protecting their rich cultural heritage and for promoting peace and unity in the area through the celebration of the Hogbetsotso Festi…
Africa: All of Africa Today – November 3, 2025
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Egypt: President Isaias Attends Inauguration of Egypt’s Grand Museum
[Shabait] Asmara, 02 November 2025 — President Isaias Afwerki attended the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum held yesterday in Giza, overlooking Egypt’s three great Pyramids. The Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in the worl…
Somalia: Somali President Warmly Welcomed in Cairo for Egypt’s National Museum Inauguration
[Shabelle] Cairo, Nov 2 — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received a warm welcome in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Saturday, where he is attending the official inauguration of Egypt’s new National Museum of Culture and History, officials said.
Nigeria: Adekunle Gold Reveals Ongoing Struggles With Sickle Cell Anaemia
[Premium Times] The singer also lamented the lifelong medication the condition subjects him to.
Africa: Audio Review – Guitari Baro, Acoustic Africa Extraordinaire!
[Afropop] Guitari Baro is a striking new instrumental trio from Mali and Guinea that made their debut at the 2025 Dakar Music Expo — and immediately became a sensation. The group features guitarists Gaoussou Kouyaté and Kerfala Diabaté along…