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.

Nigeria: Imisi Wins BBNaija S10

[This Day] Imisi, the eccentric firebrand who kept viewers glued for 70 days with her boldness, dramatic clashes, and seamless switch between posh and local accents, has been crowned winner of the 10th season of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija.

Nigeria: Imisi Wins BBNaija’s N150m Grand Prize

[Leadership] Housemate Imisi has emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 10 reality TV show, walking away with the ₦150 million grand prize -- the biggest reward in the show's history.

Africa: How Creators Pivoted to YouTube And What It Means for African Film and TV

[InfoWire] Over the years, African film and television have undergone a significant trend: filmmakers are shifting away from conventional distribution avenues and streaming platforms. They are increasingly embracing YouTube as a primary distribution channel. As streaming platforms reduce their investments in African originals, and infrastructure remains limited, many filmmakers are taking distribution into their own hands by going direct to viewers.

Rwanda: Rwanda’s Boukuru to Grace Acces Festival in South Africa

[New Times] Rwandan musician Christianne Bukuru, who uses Boukuru on the stage, is in the list of African artistes who will perform at the 2025 Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES) which will take place in Tshwane, South Africa, from October 30 to November 1.

Africa: Publishing Autonomy, Censorship, and Endogenous Capitalism – Learning From Henry Chakava’s Legacy

[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the International African Institute, hosted at SOAS University of London, the owners of the book series of the same name.

Namibia: Tufting Arts Into Job Creation

[New Era] Raymond Shikale is another young person taking on the vital responsibility that youth must embrace to drive economic emancipation by harnessing passion and potential.

Rwanda: Caravane Du Rire Returns With Three Weeks of Comedy in Kigali

[New Times] The Caravane du Rire is coming back to the stage October with a new format, promising laughter, creativity, and cultural fusion. Running from October 16 to 31, this year's edition dubbed 'KGL Specials' will be staged across three weeks, in three different venues, and in three different languages.