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.

Zimbabwe: Change in Kombi Culture, Responsibility Needed

[The Herald] With a fatal kombi crash almost every four weeks, the latest when seven people were killed in Kuwadzana, Harare, last week when a kombi driver allegedly turned right in front of a fuel tanker, has once again brought up demands for action.

Zimbabwe: Jonah Moyo Basks in Phd Honour

[The Herald] Contemporary sungura musician, Jonah Moyo's decades-long illustrious and enterprising musical journey paid off last Saturday after President Mnangagwa, who is also Chancellor of State Universities, conferred him with Doctor of Philosophy (Creative and Performing Arts) Honorary degree at the Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) 18th graduation ceremony.

Africa: People Need to Play

[UCT] Professor Mark Solms of the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Neuroscience Institute delivered a lecture about the importance of play to an auditorium of UCT alumni on 31 October. The session was convened by the Legacy Society, which encourages people to give back to and think about providing for UCT in their wills.

Africa: African Writers Celebrated With Prestigious French Literary Prizes

[RFI] French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud on Monday won France's top literary prize, the Goncourt, for a novel set during Algeria's civil war between the government and Islamists in the 1990s. His main rival was Burundi-born Gaël Faye, who was Monday handed the prix Renaudot, another coveted prize.

Nigeria: Sope Martins Debuts ‘The Kidlit Fest’ in Lagos

[Vanguard] The Kid Lit Foundation has announced the inaugural edition of The KidLit Fest, which will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, in line with their vision to shine a global spotlight on African-created children's literature.

Nigeria: Olowe of ISE Museum Set to Rise in Ekiti

[This Day] A memorial museum is set to be built in honour of Olowe of Ise, one of Nigeria's most celebrated sculptors. Olowe, born in Ise Ekiti in 1875, was known for his exceptional wood carvings, which continue to attract global attention 87 years after his death. His works, which included carved doors, thrones, and posts, blended traditional Yoruba art with innovative styles, distinguishing him in Africa and internationally.