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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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Nigeria: Davido Pays Tribute to Late Son Ifeanyi at Miami Wedding

11th August 2025

[Vanguard] Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, paid a heartfelt tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, on his wedding day by wearing custom cufflinks bearing the boy's picture.

Nigeria: No White or Cream Allowed At Davido, Chioma’s Miami Wedding

11th August 2025

[Vanguard] Guests invited to the white wedding of Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife, Chioma Rowland, have been instructed not to wear white or cream outfits to the ceremony.

Uganda: Lifestyle Meets Convenience – Uganda’s Party Scene Goes Digital With Next Ticket

8th August 2025

[Nile Post] Uganda's entertainment culture has long thrived on vibrant nightlife, iconic concerts, and communal celebration.

Ghana: Art, Craft, Needlework Back Into Educational Curriculum

8th August 2025

[Ghanaian Times] The government has reintroduced Art, Craft, and Needlework into the country's educational curriculum for foundational learners across.

Nigeria: Only True Love I’ve Known Is From My Son – Tiwa Savage

8th August 2025

[Vanguard] Nigerian singer, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, known as Tiwa Savage, has opened up about her journey wit love, revealing that even at 45, she has never truly felt love except for the bond she shares with her son, Jamil Balogun.

Ethiopia: Bridging the Gap – Seizing the Beauty in Our Differences

8th August 2025

[Ethiopian Herald] There is richness and complexity in the tapestry of Ethiopian society, with each strand holding a story, a rhythm, a reality. However, some strands--regardless of their vibrancy--remain on the periphery, frayed by neglect and stretched too thin by silence.

Liberia: No More Business As Usual – Liberia Musicians Union New Certified Leadership Takes Full Control

8th August 2025

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In a major step toward restoring credibility and unity in Liberia's creative sector, the Musicians Union of Liberia (MULIB) has officially confirmed the induction of a new leadership team, now fully certified by government authorities and tasked with spearheading critical reforms across the music industry.

Angola: Angolan Writer Nituecheni Africano Wins the Sankofa Book Awards

8th August 2025

[Sankofa Book Awards] The Sankofa Book Awards - Kenya 2025 is honored to announce that the winner of this year's edition is Angolan writer Nituecheni Africano, author of The Recluse: The Beginning and the End of an Injustice, a novel.

Rwanda: Afrobeats Advocate Adesope Talks Plan to Popularize the Genre Worldwide

8th August 2025

[New Times] Popular UK-based Nigerian radio and television host and podcaster Adesope Olajide is in Kigali support Bruce Melodie, Joel Brown, and Diamond Platnumz in the cross-continental push for their upcoming collaboration song, "Pom Pom", which is expected to be introduced to the western market shortly after its release.

Tanzania: I Know Some Kids I Raised Are Not Mine – Diamond Platnumz

8th August 2025

[New Times] Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has made a surprising confession about his children, stating that he is aware some of them may not be biologically his--but he still takes full responsibility for them.

Nigeria: Davido, Chioma Jet Off to Us Ahead of White Wedding

8th August 2025

[Leadership] Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife Chioma are making waves online as they head to Miami, Florida in the United States for their much-anticipated white wedding.

Nigeria: Family Holds Public Book Presentation in Honour of Late Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin

7th August 2025

[Vanguard] The Olakulehin Royal Family has disclosed plans for the public presentation of a book titled "How Not to Be a King" in honour of the late 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

Liberia: ‘A Patriot’s Cry’ – Former Foreign Minister Olubanke King-Akerele Launches Bold New Book Calling for National Renewal

7th August 2025

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- On Wednesday Liberia witnessed a powerful moment of reflection and renewal as Her Excellency Olubanke King-Akerele, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, officially launched her latest book titled "A Patriot's Cry (2021-2024)" at the C. Cecil Dennis Jr. Auditorium, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia.

Uganda: The Afrigo Effect – Why Uganda Still Dances to the Same Band After 50 Years

7th August 2025

[Nile Post] When Afrigo Band formed in 1975, the world was a different place. Idi Amin was President of Uganda. Mobile phones did not exist. The internet was science fiction. Most Ugandans got their news from Radio Uganda, and the country's popular music scene was dominated by imported Congolese sounds and British soul records.

Africa: All of Africa Today – August 7, 2025

7th August 2025

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Africa: Who Are Africa’s Nominees At the 2025 Mtv Vmas?

7th August 2025

[New Times] The 2025 MTV Video Music Award nominations, announced August 5, have placed African stars firmly in the spotlight. Seven artists from across the continent received nods in the Best Afrobeats category, with Nigerian talent dominating the field.

Nigeria: Jonathan Chickened Out of Reforming PDP – New Book

7th August 2025

[Leadership] Former President Goodluck Jonathan was bullied by state governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from executing reforms that would have solved the party's financial problems and weaned it off overbearing sponsors.

Sudan: De Volkskrant – ‘Radio Dabanga’s Broadcasts Can Make the Difference Between Life and Death…’

7th August 2025

[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- The war in Sudan is often referred to as a "forgotten conflict." A three-page news feature in the respected Amsterdam-based Dutch daily newspaper De Volkskrant today, highlights how, for millions of Sudanese, Radio Dabanga is "a beacon", where access to independent news is "a matter of life and death".

Nigeria: Samuel Wins 5th Gov Diri’s National Scrabble Tourney

6th August 2025

[Daily Trust] Adebola Samuel of Ogun State emerged winner of the Masters category in the 5th Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.

Nigeria: Summer Camp – National Theatre Auditions Children in Talent Hunt Programme

6th August 2025

[Vanguard] With the view to helping young people ignite their imagination through storytelling and theatre activities, the National Theatre in collaboration with Proud African Roots, held auditions for children.

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Odun Ifa Exhibition

Nigeria: Davido Pays Tribute to Late Son Ifeanyi at Miami Wedding

Nigeria: No White or Cream Allowed At Davido, Chioma’s Miami Wedding

Uganda: Lifestyle Meets Convenience – Uganda’s Party Scene Goes Digital With Next Ticket

Ghana: Art, Craft, Needlework Back Into Educational Curriculum

Nigeria: Only True Love I’ve Known Is From My Son – Tiwa Savage

Ethiopia: Bridging the Gap – Seizing the Beauty in Our Differences

Liberia: No More Business As Usual – Liberia Musicians Union New Certified Leadership Takes Full Control

Angola: Angolan Writer Nituecheni Africano Wins the Sankofa Book Awards

Rwanda: Afrobeats Advocate Adesope Talks Plan to Popularize the Genre Worldwide

Tanzania: I Know Some Kids I Raised Are Not Mine – Diamond Platnumz

Nigeria: Davido, Chioma Jet Off to Us Ahead of White Wedding

Nigeria: Family Holds Public Book Presentation in Honour of Late Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin

Liberia: ‘A Patriot’s Cry’ – Former Foreign Minister Olubanke King-Akerele Launches Bold New Book Calling for National Renewal

Uganda: The Afrigo Effect – Why Uganda Still Dances to the Same Band After 50 Years

Africa: All of Africa Today – August 7, 2025

Africa: Who Are Africa’s Nominees At the 2025 Mtv Vmas?

Nigeria: Jonathan Chickened Out of Reforming PDP – New Book

Sudan: De Volkskrant – ‘Radio Dabanga’s Broadcasts Can Make the Difference Between Life and Death…’

Nigeria: Samuel Wins 5th Gov Diri’s National Scrabble Tourney

Nigeria: Summer Camp – National Theatre Auditions Children in Talent Hunt Programme

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