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.
[New Times] The 2025 MTV Video Music Award nominations, announced August 5, have placed African stars firmly in the spotlight. Seven artists from across the continent received nods in the Best Afrobeats category, with Nigerian talent dominating the field.
[Leadership] Former President Goodluck Jonathan was bullied by state governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from executing reforms that would have solved the party's financial problems and weaned it off overbearing sponsors.
[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- The war in Sudan is often referred to as a "forgotten conflict." A three-page news feature in the respected Amsterdam-based Dutch daily newspaper De Volkskrant today, highlights how, for millions of Sudanese, Radio Dabanga is "a beacon", where access to independent news is "a matter of life and death".
[Daily Trust] Adebola Samuel of Ogun State emerged winner of the Masters category in the 5th Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
[Vanguard] With the view to helping young people ignite their imagination through storytelling and theatre activities, the National Theatre in collaboration with Proud African Roots, held auditions for children.
[Vanguard] As preparations peak for the grand finale of the 2025 Osun-Osogbo International Festival scheduled for this Friday, the Osun Amotekun Corps has deployed 500 operatives to ensure a safe and hitch-free celebration.
[Nile Post] The Kampala City Festival, East Africa's biggest city celebration, is making a bold comeback on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 and this time, it's more than a street party.
[Vanguard] Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has flown to the United States, to attend the wedding of his nephew, international music star David Adeleke, better known as Davido.
[Shabait] Asmara, 05 August 2025 - Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, indicated that preparations for the National Festival 2025 have been finalized. The festival is scheduled to take place from 9 to 17 August at the Expo Grounds in Asmara.
[Nile Post] Nakaseke South MP Paulson Luttamaguzi has sharply criticised Ugandan musicians and event promoters for what he described as a culture of dependency and public begging, following an embarrassing incident in Gulu involving a failed attempt to meet Gen Salim Saleh.
[Vanguard] Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has reaffirmed her support for presidential hopeful Peter Obi, saying her support for the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate is rooted in her love for Nigeria.
[Scrolla] Minnie Dlamini takes MacG and Sol to Equality Court over sexist comments, including a joke about her private parts smelling bad. She wants R2.5-million in damages, plus 50 hours of sensitivity training and 100 hours of community service for the podcasters.
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghanaian highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba continued to reign even in death as thousands of Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians alike gathered across the country to honour his memory with a candlelight vigil on Saturday night.
