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.

Africa: The Reason Behind the Increasing Popularity of Online Live Dealer Casinos

[InfoWire] In recent years, online live dealer casinos have become increasingly popular amongst online gamblers. Live dealer games provide an authentic casino experience from the comfort of your own home, with real human dealers managing games in real time via high-definition video streams. This immersive experience combines the convenience of online play with the social interaction of a land-based casino. As technology improves and online casinos invest in expanding their live dealer offerings, this innovative

Zimbabwe: Musicians Mourn Tatenda Pinjisi

[The Herald] Zimbabwean musicians have expressed grief and sorrow following the passing of sungura artiste Tatenda Pinjisi, who was involved in a road traffic accident near Norton on Friday evening.

Africa: Field Report – Babel Music Expo 2025

[Afropop] Marseille is the oldest city in France, founded in 600 BC, and is today the third largest city in the country. Situated on the south coast along the Mediterranean Sea, this port city, like all port cities, has welcomed travelers for centuries from the world over, bringing with them their culture, food, and music. This cross-cultural mixing continues to this day, and the 3rdannual Babel Music Expo, a conference and showcase for world music exemplified this history. Over three days (March 20-22), there were

Sudan: Alsarah & the Nubatones Forge a Tough Road From Sudan to America

[Afropop] Alsarah and the Nubatones are back after a five-year pause with their third album, Seasons of the Road, and it's a knockout. Alsarah (born Sarah Mohamed Abunama-Elgad in Khartoum, Sudan) has lived in the United States since she was a child. She studied at Wesleyan University, writing her ethnomusicology thesis on Sudanese Zar music, a Sufi tradition. After graduating in 2009, she moved to New York and formed her band, the Nubatones. The band's music updates Sudanese traditions with various influences, but

Sudan: ‘Life Won’t Stop’… Picture of Omdurman Bridegroom Puts Sudanese Photographer in Running for World Press Photo 2025 Award

[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Omdurman -- A picture by Sudanese photographer Mosab Abushama, taken using just a mobile phone, has been selected as one of the regional winners for African of the prestigious World Press Photo (WPP) Contest, which recognises and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography of the previous year. The picture, entitled Life Won't Stop, shows a bridegroom at his wedding in Omdurman in January, and illustrates how life in Sudan goes on, "despite the clashes and random shelling in the city".

Ethiopia: Fichee-Cambalaalla: Sidama’s Celestial New Year Ushers Renewal, Unity

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival--a vibrant tapestry of renewal, communal harmony, and reverence for nature. Recognized by UNESCO in 2015 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, this year's celebration holds particular resonance as communities across Sidama, centered in the city of Hawassa, gather to honor

Nigeria: Five Cowries Art Programme Graduates 85 Adolescents in Reproductive Health Awareness

[Nigeria Health Watch] In many communities, myths and misconceptions about reproductive health persist, leaving young girls uninformed and vulnerable. But in Kano State, 85 adolescent girls from Dala, Wudil, and Ghari Local Government Areas are breaking barriers through the Five Cowries initiative, using art and embroidery to foster open conversations about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).

Zimbabwe: Trevor Dongo Arrested

[The Herald] Musician Trevor Dongo was arrested by police officers from Harare Central Police Station today and was charged with malicious damage to property.

Kenya: Fashion – Aulgah Nato X Debra Sanaipei Unveil a Power Collection for the Modern Woman

[Capital FM] Fashion is more than fabric and stitches; it's a language of self-expression, confidence, and empowerment. For women, it's a statement of identity--one that evolves with every step, every ambition, and every bold choice. The right outfit doesn't just complement a woman; it amplifies her presence, embodying her strength, femininity, and unapologetic grace. It's this transformative power of fashion that the Aulgah Nato X Sanaipei new collection 2025 captures, celebrating the modern woman who owns her space

Zimbabwe: Licensed Gambling Needs Stricter Controls

[The Herald] The proliferation of betting shops across urban Zimbabwe, not only in city and town centres but these days even in suburban shopping centres, where entertainment seems centred on bottle stores, bars and gambling shops, is a cause for concern.