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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

Liberia: Aware International School Celebrates Cultural Festival

2nd May 2025
[Liberian Observer] Students at Aware International School System, an Indian-run institution located on the GSA Road in Paynesville, on Saturday, April 26, celebrated their Annual Cultural Festival, bringing together children of different nationalities who displayed their cultures.

Ethiopia: Rising Star – Esmail Abdella, a Young Artist Redefining Creativity

2nd May 2025
[Ethiopian Herald] The Lemma Guya Foundation Bole Branch recently buzzed with excitement as it hosted the grand opening of an art exhibition featuring the captivating works of young and emerging artist Esmail Abdella. The event attracted a diverse crowd, including renowned artists, budding talents, and government officials, all coming together to celebrate the vibrant world of art.

Africa: Afropop Top Videos – 5-1-25 Yemi Alade, Dub Inc and More!

2nd May 2025
[Afropop] Today we highlight six new Afropop Top Videos for April. You'll find some new faces--WhyDee and ESINAM & Sibusile Xaba--alongside old friends Yemi Alade, DUB Inc., and Madalitso Band from Malawi. We kick off with a name to watch in Senegalese music, Cheikh Ibra Fam.

Africa: Jazzahead Spotlights African Jazz and More

2nd May 2025
[Afropop] One of the Brother Grimm's fairy tales is about four domestic animals - a dog, donkey, cat, and rooster - who are past their prime and are being mistreated by their master and decide to split and head to the town of Bremen, Germany, to become street musicians. While they never achieve that goal, on their way to Bremen they scare off some robbers squatting in a home and then move in themselves to live happily ever after. And while, again, they never actually get to Bremen, the town has embraced the tale of

Uganda: ‘Call 112’ World Premieres in Kampala

1st May 2025
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- O Studios Entertainment has premiered a film, Call 112 by acclaimed director Usama Mukwaya at Acacia Mall. Call 112 exposes the threat that disinformation poses to stability.

Nigeria: The Deadly Madness of ‘Prank Culture in Nigeria

1st May 2025
[Daily Trust] In a country already battling the scourge of kidnapping, ritual killings, and rampant insecurity, the last thing Nigeria needs is a dangerous new wave of "pranksters" playing with human lives for social media clout. Yet, that is exactly what is happening -- and the consequences could be fatal.

Liberia: Liberian Poet Aria Deemie Unveils Debut Chapbook ‘Humans for Sale’

30th April 2025
[Liberian Investigator] Liberian poet and journalist Aria Deemie, a rising literary voice and two-time Press Union of Liberia award winner, is set to make her debut in the global poetry scene with the release of Humans for Sale, a searing chapbook confronting the harrowing realities of human trafficking. The cover of her forthcoming collection offers a chilling yet beautiful introduction to what promises to be one of the year's most important literary works.

Malawi: Stage Set, Lights On! Mwezi Arts Unveils the Dazzling Theater Renaissance Cabaret

30th April 2025
[Nyasa Times] Get ready, Malawi! The spotlight is swinging your way as Mwezi Arts, the powerhouse of local performance, rolls out the red carpet for the first-ever Theater Renaissance Cabaret (TRC) -- a bold, electric, and internationally-flavored theater festival set to ignite Lilongwe from July 21 to 27 at the iconic Madsoc Theatre and the magical Kumbali Castle.
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