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.

Malawi: Chitoliro Productionz Unveils Ugandan Media Personality Zari the Boss Lady As the 2025 Ump Festival Official Host

[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.

Uganda: Glitz and Music As Absa Business Club Relaunched

[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.

Nigeria: My New Song Reflection of Love, Hope – BUK

[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.

South Africa: Khanyi Mbau Gets Her First Netflix Nomination

[Scrolla] Khanyi Mbau is the only African up for a Netflix Reality Universe award after more than 23 years in the industry. She stars in Young, Famous & African and says being herself on screen helped her earn the global nomination.

South Africa: Sacred Sites in South Africa Can Protect Natural Heritage and Culture – Here’s How

[The Conversation Africa] Nature isn't confined to officially protected areas. A lot can be done to conserve biodiversity in other places too. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity agreed in 2018 on the idea of "other effective area-based conservation measures" (OECMs). These are geographically defined areas which can be managed in ways that protect biodiversity, ecosystem functions and "where applicable, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and other locally relevant values." Geographer Ndidzulafhi Innocent

Liberia: Dr. Pailey Wins LSE Rising Star Impact Prize

[Liberian Observer] Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey, renowned Liberian scholar-activist and author, has won The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) inaugural Rising Star Impact Prize for her groundbreaking book, Development, (Dual) Citizenship and Its Discontents in Africa: The Political Economy of Belonging to Liberia.

Tanzania: Pemba to Host Second Kiswahili Cultural Festival

[Daily News] PEMBA Island is set to host the second edition of the Swahili Cultural Festival this August; a celebration aimed at preserving Kiswahili heritage and supporting President Hussein Mwinyi's vision to promote tourism on the Island.

Nigeria: 2Baba Unveils New Management Team to Redefine Legacy

[Vanguard] Legendary Nigerian musician Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has announced a major career shift with the unveiling of a new management team aimed at revitalising his brand and reinforcing his legacy across Africa's entertainment industry.