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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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Emmanuel Olaleye-IFA OLOKUN
Emmanuel Olaleye-IFA OLOKUN
Watson Mere-SANGO BABA WA
Watson Mere-SANGO BABA WA
Akanni Kehinde- THE SAYER
Akanni Kehinde- THE SAYER

Senegal: Ghana and Senegal in Nyc – Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas, Amadeus, Mia Guisse

25th April 2025
[Afropop] On April 19th and 20th in New York City, the pasts and futures of Senegal and Ghana were on full and dramatic display. Senegalese independence was celebrated at The Palladium with current stars Amadeus and Mia Guisse rousing a crowd of thousands. Meanwhile, at Webster Hall, two giants of Ghanaian highlife and Afro-funk, Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas made a rare performance backed by Taylor's Family Band. Both shows were well attended and spectacular, but they tell contrasting stories about African music in

Ethiopia: Holiday Experiences, Remembrance of Things Past

24th April 2025
[Ethiopian Herald] For most of us, holidays give us the opportunity for a break from the daily grind and a moment to foster positive attitudes, depending on how long a given holiday lasts. The social, psychological, economic, and health benefits of holidays are obvious. "Holidays are important because they offer a break from routine, allowing for relaxation, stress reduction, and the opportunity to connect with loved ones. They can also boost productivity by providing mental rejuvenation and promoting a different mindset

Namibia: Steenkamp Enters Khoekhoegowab Storm … Says No Language Is Superior to Another

24th April 2025
[New Era] A storm is brewing at the Auas Primary School in the heart of Katutura, where disgruntled parents and community members and the school's management are at loggerheads. It is alleged that the staff and principal are plotting to remove the Khoekhoegowab (KKG) language from the school. At the centre of the brouhaha is principal Toini Nauyoma, the alleged orchestrator-in-chief of the move.

Africa: Salif Keita Goes Acoustic With So Kono

24th April 2025
[Afropop] When we spoke with Salif Keita before the Pandemic, he told us, not for the first time, that he was ready to retire from recording and performing. Not long afterwards, he released what he said would be his last album, Un Autre Blanc. His urge to withdraw from the world was likely reinforced in 2022 when he lost a key ally, his longtime friend and manager Chris Syren, who died at age 64.

Africa: Humans Lived in African Rainforests 150,000 Years Ago, Far Earlier Than Believed – New Research

24th April 2025
[The Conversation Africa] Our human species emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago but scientists don't yet have a clear picture of what kind of natural environment we evolved in. Until recently, the dominant idea was that grasslands and savannahs were the ecological "cradle" of human beings. Environments like rainforest were considered to be barriers to human expansion, and inhabited only much later in human history.
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