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.

Ethiopia: Assefa Guya – A Man Blessed With Ingenuity of Talents

[Ethiopian Herald] The Guya family represents a profound legacy in the landscape of Ethiopian art, bearing witness to the concept that art is not merely a profession, but an intrinsic part of one's identity. This family of artists has contributed significantly to the cultural heritage of Ethiopia, with each member developing a unique artistic voice rooted in shared experiences and a strong connection to their roots.

Kenya: Nairobi Fashion Week Showcases the Future of Fashion with a Regenerative Theme

[Nairobi Fashion Week] Nairobi Fashion Week 2025, one of East Africa's most influential fashion events, has successfully wrapped up with a powerful emphasis on regenerative fashion, highlighting the urgent need for sustainability and ecological responsibility in the industry. The theme for this year's event, "Regenerating Fashion: A New Era of Responsibility", captivated both local and international audiences, offering a glimpse into the future of fashion through the lens of environmental consciousness and sustainable

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo’s Stylish Sapeur Movement Goes Beyond Fashion – 5 Deeper Insights

[The Conversation Africa] In the two Congos, there's a cultural movement by the Society of Ambience-Makers and Elegant People (Sape), known as "sapeurs", who blend fashion, culture and social resistance. Though it was rooted primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Congo, the movement is now spreading worldwide, through Congolese migration.

Nigeria: Creating a ‘Ganu-Si’ Economy

[This Day] In a viral video said to have been recorded on the eighth-day Fidau prayers for the repose of his mother who died recently, Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1) could be heard lamenting to an unidentified man in the street slang common in Lagos,