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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

Uganda: Mama D Discharged After Hospital Debt Crisis

31st July 2025
[Nile Post] After days of uncertainty and public outcry, Ugandan celebrity chef Dorcus Basheba Kirabo, popularly known as Mama D, and her newborn twins have been discharged from Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital following a high-stakes ordeal that sparked national concern.

East Africa: Ethiopian Writers of Short Stories the Boom and the Bust

30th July 2025
[Ethiopian Herald] Ye Gulelew Sekaram in Amharic or 'The Drunkard of Gulelle' is officially recognized as the first modern short story in Amharic literature which was written and published around 1946 by Temesgen Gebre, a little known Ethiopian writer and a patriot during the war of resistance against Italian occupation of Ethiopia. He was a patriot who fought against Italian fascism in 1936 and spent most of his life in a somber northern district of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.

Ethiopia: Commentary – Purity and Power: Sidama Politics Still Shackled By Old Ideologies

29th July 2025
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Sidama people, an ethnic group residing in the southern part of Ethiopia, are recognized for their unique culture, language, and enduring historical resilience. Following years of advocacy and struggle, the Sidama achieved regional statehood in November 2019, becoming Ethiopia's 10th regional state. Traditionally, Sidama society operated under the concept of Wolapho, which denoted ritual purity and was instrumental in classifying the community within the Anga ideology. This system, implemented through

Nigeria: Nigerian Poet Maryam Appointed UN’s First-Ever Global Advocate for Peace

29th July 2025
[Vanguard] New York, USA - In a landmark moment for global peacebuilding and cultural diplomacy, the United Nations has appointed Nigerian poet and spoken word artist Maryam Bukar Hassan as its first-ever Global Advocate for Peace. The historic appointment was officially announced following her reception by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York.

Ethiopia: Movie Review – Dark Desire (2012)

28th July 2025
[Ethiopian Herald] Dark Desire, a psychological thriller directed by a creative team, features a gripping narrative that intertwines themes of desire, betrayal, and the haunting effects of trauma. At the heart of the film is Zoe, played masterfully by Kelly Lynch, a woman whose life is a complex tapestry woven with threads of past pain and present desires. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Zoe's seemingly perfect existence is a facade, masking the emotional scars left by a traumatic childhood and the tragic loss

Ethiopia: Navigating Identity, Expression, Livelihood – Blen’s Journey in Ethiopian Art, Media

28th July 2025
[Ethiopian Herald] Being a woman with a voice in Ethiopia has never been simple, especially when that voice chooses to express itself through writing and journalism. Women's contributions have often been limited, confined to certain spaces, expected to speak softly, and frequently asked to represent others rather than themselves. For generations, fields like literature, journalism, and media have been dominated by male voices.

Rwanda: Top 10 Rwandan Traditional Games

28th July 2025
[New Times] While many traditional Rwandan games have faded away, they once played an important role in people's lives, helping them socialize, sharpen their minds, stay physically active, improve blood circulation and prevent diseases to mention a few.
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