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: Innovation Challenge – Uplifting Adolescent Girls to Rewrite Their Stories

[Graça Machel Trust] The Graça Machel Trust's Pan-African Adolescent Girls' Movement recently introduced a community outreach initiative--the Innovation Challenge--that enabled girls to identify key issues in their communities and design creative solutions with real impact. By collaborating with Womandla Foundation Trust and Errymaple High School in Zimbabwe, Future Lift Foundation and Break-through Centre in South Africa, and the Foundation for Adolescent Girls and Young People Zambia (FAPEZA) in Zambia, the Trust has

Africa: The History of Casinos Around the World and the Importance of Responsible Gaming

[InfoWire] Casinos have been an integral part of human history, evolving from ancient betting houses to modern, technology-driven gaming hubs. While gambling has always been a source of entertainment and social interaction, it also carries risks that require a robust framework of responsible gaming measures. This article explores the history of casinos globally, highlighting their evolution in different continents, and underscores the importance of responsible gaming programs.

Nigeria: The Dying Tradition of Tashe in Hausa Culture

[Daily Trust] Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting and devotion, has always been a period of spiritual reflection, communal bonding, and cultural expression among the Hausa people. One of the most cherished traditions associated with Ramadan in Hausa land is Tashe a vibrant and energetic performance that brings people together, entertains communities, and keeps the cultural heritage alive. However, in recent years, this age-old tradition has been fading, replaced by an eerie silence.

Africa: ‘To Block Out the Screams’ – – Peter Beinart On Israel, White South Africa and Gaza

[Daily Maverick] The global acclaim for Peter Beinart's new book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza, rests mainly on its call for a Jewish awakening that moves beyond the story of persecution and victimhood. But a thread that runs through the book, too often overlooked, is the trenchant comparison between modern-day Israel and apartheid-era South Africa. For a local audience, such a reading is rich in anti-supremacist nutrients.

Rwanda: Unicef Distances Self From April 7 Paris Concert

[New Times] The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has asked the organisers of a Congolese musician's concert that had been scheduled to take place in Paris on April 7 to postpone it as the date coincides with the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, a spokesperson of the agency told The New Times.