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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

Nigeria: Why I Converted From Christianity to Islam – Burna Boy

4th November 2025
[Leadership] Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed the reason behind his conversion from Christianity to Islam, explaining that it was part of his search for spiritual enlightenment and deeper understanding of life.

Africa: The Women of Wassoulou Music – a Primer

4th November 2025
[Afropop] Located around the tri-border meeting point of Mali, Ivory Coast, and Guinea, the Wasulu region is home to one of the most unique confluences of culture and identity in West Africa. Renowned for traditionally being hunters, the inhabitants of this region are "of Fula lineage; their cultural framework falls within the Maninka-Bamana matrix; and these two identities intersect in configurations that are specific to the region" (Durán, 1995.) Within this hybridity a curious form of musical expression

Africa: Womex 2025 – Field Report

4th November 2025
[Afropop] It's October, which means while many people around the globe are trying to decide what costume to wear for Halloween, we were busy trying to decide which showcases to see at the 31st edition of the Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX). This year's conference - with over 2000 music professionals, including 281 performing artists, from 100 countries - took place in Tampere, Finland, from October 23-26. Centered at the city's conference center, it was where attendees networked around the industry trade show, took

Nigeria: Fashion Intersects With Arts in Lasgidi Exhibition

3rd November 2025
[This Day] Contemporary African art is evolving astronomically and LasGidi is a hub, expressed in several media that refuse simple categorization. Our culture is multifaceted, layered like the city itself, each stratum revealing new treasures, new truths, new ways of being bold.

Ghana: Hogbetsotso Festival Climaxed With Grand Durbar At Anloga

3rd November 2025
[Ghanaian Times] The Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, has commended the chiefs and people of Anlo for preserving and protecting their rich cultural heritage and for promoting peace and unity in the area through the celebration of the Hogbetsotso Festival over the years.

Egypt: President Isaias Attends Inauguration of Egypt’s Grand Museum

3rd November 2025
[Shabait] Asmara, 02 November 2025 -- President Isaias Afwerki attended the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum held yesterday in Giza, overlooking Egypt's three great Pyramids. The Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization.

Africa: Audio Review – Guitari Baro, Acoustic Africa Extraordinaire!

1st November 2025
[Afropop] Guitari Baro is a striking new instrumental trio from Mali and Guinea that made their debut at the 2025 Dakar Music Expo -- and immediately became a sensation. The group features guitarists Gaoussou Kouyaté and Kerfala Diabaté alongside balafon maestro Lassana Diabaté, weaving intricate, soulful textures that honor deep tradition while sounding utterly fresh.

South Africa: Aka Murder Suspects Finally Heading Back to Face Justice in South Africa

31st October 2025
[Scrolla] Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, accused of killing rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motshoane, dropped their appeal against extradition from Eswatini to South Africa. Their decision, following new evidence filed by prosecutor Lomvula Hlophe, means the long-delayed double murder case could finally move forward in South Africa.
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