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: Liberian Feature Film Boss Chicks Secures Historic Theatrical Run in Ghana

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Love Weah Production's feature film Boss Chicks has officially been picked up for distribution in Accra, Ghana by Silverbird Cinemas, marking a historic moment for Liberian cinema. Following the signing of a distribution contract, the film is set to screen at Silverbird Cinemas for six consecutive weeks--making it the first time an international theater chain has featured a Liberian production in its lineup.

South Africa: In Memoriam – Koyo Kouoh (1967-2025)

[ART Africa Magazine] With profound sorrow, we share news of the passing of Koyo Kouoh, a visionary curator and cultural leader whose impact on contemporary art was transformative and far-reaching. As Executive Director and Chief Curator of Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town, Kouoh championed African voices on the global stage with unwavering conviction, clarity, and care.

Eritrea: Students’ Festival in Southern Region

[Shabait] Mendefera, 10 May 2025 - The students' cultural and sports festival in the Southern Region enthusiastically commenced in Mendefera on 9 May. The festival is being attended by about one thousand students from across the region and features football, volleyball, basketball, drama, painting, poetry, and general knowledge competitions.

South Africa: Mpumalanga Leads Provincial Growth in Online Gambling Revenue

[InfoWire] Online gambling has rapidly expanded across South Africa, becoming a visible and pervasive presence in everyday life. From mobile apps to social media adverts, digital betting is now impossible to ignore. While nationwide digital adoption is a significant factor, the real engine driving the surge in revenue comes from the provinces themselves, most notably Mpumalanga.

Africa: Tyla, Burna Boy, and More Nominated for ‘BET Awards’ 2025

[BET Africa] Today, BET officially unveiled the highly anticipated nominees for the ''BET Awards'' 2025, spotlighting a diverse slate of artists from around the globe. Leading the charge from Africa are powerhouse talents Tyla, Uncle Waffles, Maglera Doe Boy, Dlala Thukzin, TxC, Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Ayra Starr, Black Sherif, Shallipopi, Shaboozey, Odeal, and Abigail Chams, all recognized for their exceptional contributions to music and culture over the past year.

Africa: Kizaba’s Future Village – From the Ancestors to the Unknown

[Afropop] Lionel Kizaba belongs to a cadre of free-thinking African diaspora musicians animating the vibrant global music scene in Montreal. Born and raised in Kinshasa, Congo, he came to Canada in 2011 and has pursued a self-directed career ever since, blending a fascinating array of influences and experiences. On stage, Kizaba is a dynamo. A frontman with a towering ensemble of percussion instruments before him, he sings, dances and delivers a tidal wave of rhythms unlike anything we've heard before. Kizaba has