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.

Ethiopia: The Beautiful Ones, the Eccentric Writers and Journalists of Yore

[Ethiopian Herald] In his debut novel entitled "The beautiful ones are not yet born", Ayi Kwei Armah portrays the rampant corruption that characterized everyday life in his country by depicting ordinary characters that are trying to cope with ordinary life by bribing their ways to what they considered was success. Published in 1968, "The beautiful ones are not yet born is a novel in which Armah expresses his disgust on the level of corruption prevalent in Ghana during the first republic Nkrumah.

Rwanda: Joyous Celebration Spreads Worship Anthem in Debut Kigali Concert

[New Times] Members of the Christian faithful from various parts of Kigali and beyond gathered at BK Arena on Sunday, December 29, eager for an evening of worship from South Africa's acclaimed gospel choir Joyous Celebration alongside Rwanda's very own Gentil Misigaro and Alarm Ministries.

Zimbabwe: Cross-Section of Society Marks Unity Day

[The Herald] A diverse cross-section of society yesterday celebrated Unity Day, a significant day on the national calendar that brings together various cultures to embrace a shared identity.

Ethiopia: ‘Generation Medemer’ Book Analysis

[Ethiopian Herald] The book Generation Medemer was written by current Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, and it contains a message to the future generation of Ethiopians which he calls the "Medemer Generation" (የመደመር ትውልድ). The Medemer generation values unity, love, fraternity, and the greatest gift of all, knowledge. The Medemer Generation knows its history and understands what it means to be an Ethiopian. The Medemer Generation learns from the mistakes of their ancestors and creates creative