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.

South Africa: Three Hitmen and Mastermind Nabbed in Dj Sumbody Killing

[Scrolla] Three suspected hitmen and one alleged mastermind behind DJ Sumbody's murder were arrested on Monday in a major police breakthrough. The gun used in the murder was found and has been linked to other killings, according to police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe.

Kenya: George Ruto’s Mood’ Matatu Back to Garage for Repairs After Dazzling City Launch

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul -- Just days after its glitzy unveiling, the now-famous Mood matatu- the latest addition to President William Ruto's son George Ruto's luxury public transport fleet -- has been temporarily pulled off the road for touch-ups and repairs, following minor damages sustained during its high-profile launch event on Friday, July 19.

South Africa: Johannesburg’s Creative Hubs Are Booming – How Artists Are Rejuvenating a Failing Inner City

[The Conversation Africa] Johannesburg is weathering a storm of crises. Nowhere is its complex tangle of challenges more visible than in the inner city, where crime, overcrowding, and infrastructure collapse - such as roads literally exploding - paint a grim picture. Cultural institutions haven't been spared either, with long-standing landmarks like the Johannesburg Art Gallery caught in cycles of neglect and crisis.

Nigeria: Solate Ovundah-Akarolo, Bikiya Graham-Douglas Return With New Drama

[Vanguard] Five 2 Media Entertainment has announced its return to the Nigerian film industry with the upcoming release of "Remi X Nneoma," a new drama exploring themes of love, grief and female relationships. The film which boasts an all-female creative leadership team is described as a contemporary interpretation of the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi, focusing on the process of rebuilding life after experiencing significant loss.

Namibia: Prisca Anyolo Bids Farewell to Miss Namibia Title

[Namibian] Prisca Anyolo will officially hand over her Miss Namibia title at the pageant's grand finale at Ongwediva tomorrow. Her exit marks the end of a year spent promoting sustainable development projects, youth empowerment and local entrepreneurship.

Liberia: CIC to Drop ‘Local Champion’ Album July 23rd

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- After much anticipation, Liberia's RNB, Afropop, and Afrobeat artist, Cralorboi CIC, is expected to officially drop his groundbreaking new album, "LOCAL CHAMPION https://onerpm.link/LocalChampion"- a 14-track masterpiece which marks a significant milestone in CIC's unparalleled career, celebrating a decade of dominance in Liberian Music and his profound impact on the Liberian music industry.

Tunisia: Maestro Mohamed Garfi Opens Carthage International Festival

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, July 20 -- Maestro Mohamed Garfi, along a host of artists, returned to the Carthage stage with the musical performance "Men kaa el khabia" (From the Bottom of the Jar), presented on Saturday evening as the opening show of the 59th edition of the Carthage International Festival.