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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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Zimbabwe: Mbare Art Space – a Colonial Beer Hall in Zimbabwe Has Become a Vibrant Arts Centre

30th May 2025

[The Conversation Africa] In southern Africa townships were built as segregated urban zones for black people. They were created under colonial and white minority rule policies that controlled movement, confined opportunity, and kept people apart.

Algeria: Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina Put African Cinema On the Map With His Bold, Political Films About Algeria

30th May 2025

[The Conversation Africa] Legendary Algerian film-maker Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina has passed away at the age of 91. He is most commonly remembered as the first (and only) African to win the coveted Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his film Chronicles of the Years of Fire, a telling of the Algerian War of Independence through the eyes of a peasant.

South Africa: Waiting for Godot Has Been Translated Into Afrikaans – What Took So Long

30th May 2025

[The Conversation Africa] At last, the most infamous latecomer in all of literature has arrived - not in the flesh, but in South Africa's Afrikaans language. Irish playwright Samuel Beckett's best-known drama, Waiting for Godot, now also lives as Ons Wag vir Godot.

Kenya: ‘Towering Giant of Kenyan Letters’ Author Ngugi Wa Thiong’o Dies Aged 87

29th May 2025

[RFI] Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o has died, his daughter announced on Wednesday evening. With his focus on post-colonial identity, he was considered one of East Africa's greatest literary figures.

Kenya: Ngugi Wa Thiong’o’s Legacy Transforms African Classrooms and Minds

29th May 2025

[Nile Post] Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, the iconic Kenyan writer and activist, has died at the age of 87, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to revolutionise education across Africa.

Tanzania: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting Kiswahili Globally

29th May 2025

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the promotion and global advancement of Kiswahili, positioning the language as a powerful symbol of unity, cultural pride and international influence.

Nigeria: Gateway Games – Team Oyo’s Japo Toma Clinches Fourth Consecutive National Sports Festival Gold in Pole Vault

29th May 2025

[Premium Times] Bayelsa's Hope Aruya also retains women's title as champions call for urgent support and grassroots participation

Africa: All of Africa Today – May 29, 2025

29th May 2025

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Uganda: Bobi Wine Pays Tribute to Late Giant of African Literature Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o

29th May 2025

[Nile Post] The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has paid glowing tribute to renowned Kenyan author and scholar Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, who passed away on Tuesday night.

Uganda: Afrobeats ‘Cnn’ Adesope Olajide Jetting in for Bebe Cool’s Break the Chains Album Launch

29th May 2025

[Nile Post] Nigerian media powerhouse Adesope Olajide, popularly known as Shopsydoo or the Energy Gawd, is expected in Uganda this week to grace the official release of Bebe Cool's much-anticipated Break The Chains album.

Kenya: Life and Times of Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o

29th May 2025

[Vanguard] Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (1938-2025) was a towering figure in African literature and postcolonial thought, widely regarded as East Africa's leading novelist and one of the continent's most influential intellectuals. Born James Ngugi on January 5, 1938, in Limuru, Kenya, during British colonial rule, Ngũgĩ grew up amid political upheaval that deeply shaped his worldview and writing.

Nigeria: Kano TikToker, Murja Kunya Bags Six Months Jail Term for Naira Abuse

29th May 2025

[Vanguard] The Kano Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 secured the conviction and sentence of social media influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, before Justice Simone Amobeda of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano.

Kenya: Leaders Mourn Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o, Hailing Him As a Literary Giant and African Trailblazer

29th May 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tributes continue to pour in for Kenya's celebrated author and scholar, Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, who died in the United States aged 87, with national leaders and cultural figures hailing him as a literary titan whose voice shaped generations across Africa.

Kenya: President Ruto Leads Tributes As Kenya Mourns Literary Icon Prof. Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o

29th May 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has led the country in mourning the death of celebrated author and scholar Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, who passed away in the United States at the age of 87.

South Africa: Government Saddened By Passing of Darren Scott

29th May 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has extended its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of veteran broadcaster Darren Scott, who has passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Kenya: Literary Icon Ngügĩ Wa Thiong’o Dies At 87

29th May 2025

[Premium Times] Despite facing imprisonment and exile due to his criticism of the dictatorial government in Kenya, he remained an influential figure in African literature.

Egypt: Cabinet Approves Holding ‘Treasures of the Pharaohs’ in Rome

29th May 2025

[Egypt Online] The Egyptian cabinet under Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly approved several important decisions, including holding an exhibition titled "Treasures of the Pharaohs" in Rome, Italy, from October 24, 2025, to May 3, 2026, excluding packing, transportation, and shipping periods.

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Odun Ifa Exhibition

Zimbabwe: Mbare Art Space – a Colonial Beer Hall in Zimbabwe Has Become a Vibrant Arts Centre

Algeria: Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina Put African Cinema On the Map With His Bold, Political Films About Algeria

South Africa: Waiting for Godot Has Been Translated Into Afrikaans – What Took So Long

Kenya: ‘Towering Giant of Kenyan Letters’ Author Ngugi Wa Thiong’o Dies Aged 87

Kenya: Ngugi Wa Thiong’o’s Legacy Transforms African Classrooms and Minds

Tanzania: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting Kiswahili Globally

Nigeria: Gateway Games – Team Oyo’s Japo Toma Clinches Fourth Consecutive National Sports Festival Gold in Pole Vault

Africa: All of Africa Today – May 29, 2025

Uganda: Bobi Wine Pays Tribute to Late Giant of African Literature Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o

Uganda: Afrobeats ‘Cnn’ Adesope Olajide Jetting in for Bebe Cool’s Break the Chains Album Launch

Kenya: Life and Times of Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o

Nigeria: Kano TikToker, Murja Kunya Bags Six Months Jail Term for Naira Abuse

Kenya: Leaders Mourn Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o, Hailing Him As a Literary Giant and African Trailblazer

Kenya: President Ruto Leads Tributes As Kenya Mourns Literary Icon Prof. Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o

South Africa: Government Saddened By Passing of Darren Scott

Kenya: Literary Icon Ngügĩ Wa Thiong’o Dies At 87

Egypt: Cabinet Approves Holding ‘Treasures of the Pharaohs’ in Rome

South Africa: Mayor Gives Green Light to Controversial Bo-Kaap Hotel

Kenya: Silencing the Song – When Politics Fuels Cancel Culture

Kenya: Gachagua Mourns Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o – ‘Africa Has Been Orphaned’

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