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.

Angola: Namibe Cultural Center, Symbol of People’s Identity

[ANGOP] -The provincial governor Archer Mangueira said on Friday that the inauguration of the Mussungo Bitoto Cultural Center reopens the doors of a dream that withstood the war and rises again as a symbol of memory, identity, and the commitment of the people of Namibe.

Sudan: Sign Language in Sudanese Arabic – Comboni Missionaries’ Initiative for the Hard-of-Hearing People

[Agenzia Fides] Khartoum -- Promoting inclusion, communication, and awareness in Sudan, particularly among teachers, families, and organisations that support communities of deaf or hard-of-hearing people. Father Jorge Naranjo, Comboni Missionary, MCCJ, writes about a web platform the missionaries are developing for teaching sign language in Sudanese Arabic. The goal is to facilitate communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing people. The site, managed by the Comboni College of Science and Technology (CCST), is designed to teach the

Zimbabwe: Holy Ten Issues Public Apology Amid Image Rebuild

[263Chat] Hip-hop artist Holy Ten, born Mukudzei Chitsama has publicly apologised to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Government of Zimbabwe and his fans saying he is on a journey of reflection and personal transformation following past controversies.

Botswana: Mabifhi in Us for Dance Competition

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Malebogo 'Lebo M' Mabifhi is in Los Angeles, United States of America for the Redbull Dance Your Style World Final, following her impressive win in Botswana on August.

Rwanda: The Hidden Benefits of Boredom in a Fast-Paced World

[New Times] From the 19th to the 20th century newspaper obsession to our current doomscrolling craze, it is hard to overlook the idea that the desire for instant gratification is anything but a recent phenomenon. I find a truly imperative question for this generation to be: 'When was the last time you were bored without reaching for your phone or computer?' A time where your brain was not engrossed, but instead, in what I would like to call a 'creatide'--a combination of the word creativity and reside--to describe

Uganda: The Action Year Ignites!

[Nile Post] On Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, the vibrant neighborhood of Lubowa pulsated with energy as the Rotary family converged for a spectacular Action Year launch.