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: Understanding Football Betting Markets Across Africa

[InfoWire] Football is a unifying passion that brings together millions of Africans on the continent. This affection has also made football betting very popular on the continent. From the cities of Nigeria to the communities of South Africa and Kenya, fans get to enjoy the thrill of guessing the outcome of the matches and winning.

Africa: Africa’s Online Slot Scene: Spinning Reels and New Adventures

[InfoWire] Fueled by the increasing adoption of smartphones and ever more cost effective internet, online casinos have become one of the main modes of entertainment for the African tech-savvy youth. Out of all the incredible games on offer, online slots have become the undisputed leaders of the scene, delighting players with their bright graphics, fun playability and the chance of achieving a big payout.

South Africa: DA Backs Zulu King’s Move Against Reed Dance Wives

[Scrolla] King Misuzulu kaZwelithini told maidens at the reed dance in Phongola that he sees them as children and not future wives. KwaZulu-Natal DA leader Francois Rodgers said the king showed responsible leadership by protecting young girls and ensuring their safety.

South Africa: Joburg Art Gallery Shut for Major Facelift

[Scrolla] Museum Africa, the City Library and Brixton Multipurpose Centre will house parts of the collection during the gallery's restoration. The gallery upgrade received an R8-million boost in the city's 2024/25 capital budget, which was increased by R63-million overall.

South Africa: No Equality Without Sign Language Rights, Letsike Warns

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike has warned that the constitutional promise of equality will remain unfulfilled if deaf South Africans are unable to access education, justice, healthcare, or participate in the economic opportunities in their own language.

Kenya: The Karate Grannies of Korogocho, Fighting Back At Any Age

[RFI] In the heart of Korogocho, a Nairobi slum where corrugated metal homes lean wearily against each other, a group of elderly women gathers every morning in a small community hall. Some use canes, others steady themselves on their friends' arms, but all share the same determined focus. They're not here to gossip or pray, they're here to learn how to fight.

Congo-Kinshasa: Do Nsoseme – When Art Becomes a Weapon for Peace

[Monusco] Photographer, poet, and slam artist, Do Nsoseme embodies a generation of Congolese artists who put their talent at the service of peace. Originally from Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), she was recently honored at the Photoville festival in New York, an international photography platform that brought together artists from around the world. The exhibition "Through Her Lens: Women Rising for Peace" supported by the UN, highlighted the contribution of women to building peaceful societies,