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.

Liberia: NLA Launches Back to School Projects

[Liberian Observer] As part of its ongoing commitment to social development and inclusive education, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has launched a significant Back to School support initiative, donating assorted school utensils to Blind, Deaf and Dumb students in public schools across eleven Counties in Liberia.

Kenya: Spyware Installed On Kenyan Filmmakers’ Phones in Police Custody

[CPJ] New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists is gravely alarmed by the installation of spyware on two Kenyan filmmakers' phones while the devices were in police custody, and calls on authorities to drop a case against them and two other filmmakers and ensure that journalists are not further targeted for surveillance.

Sudan: Minister of Culture and Information – Government Determined to Liberate Citizens in Darfur From Rebel Militia

[SNA] - Minister of Culture, Information, and Tourism Khalid Al-Eisir affirmed the government's determination to free citizens in Darfur from the grip of the rebel militia, stressing that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) are capable of completing the liberation of the remaining areas after reclaiming Khartoum, Al-Gezira, Sennar, and others over the past two years.

Malawi: Gibo, Bwede Lit Up NBM Championship Launch Party

[Nyasa Times] Mangochi Stadium came alive on Saturday night as music, dance, and celebration took centre stage following the launch of the K500 million NBM Championship sponsored by National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc.

Rwanda: On Repeat – Fresh Hits Trending in Kigali Right Now

[New Times] Rwanda's music industry is buzzing with fresh releases that are capturing everyone's attention. These popular tracks aren't just dominating nightclubs - they're everywhere you turn, from street corners to radio playlists that can't get enough of them.