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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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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.

Africa: All of Africa Today – April 30, 2025

30th April 2025

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South Africa: Flower Farm Keeps Constantia’s Coloured Heritage Alive

30th April 2025

[GroundUp] Jaftha brothers help heal a history of land dispossession

Nigeria: King Sunny Ade Speaks Amid Kidnap Rumours

30th April 2025

[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that Damilola Esther, one of the 78-year-old musician's children, raised concerns about his whereabouts on Monday night.

Nigeria: Kidnap Concerns – King Sunny Ade’s Daughter Raises Alarm Over Father’s Whereabouts

29th April 2025

[Vanguard] Damilola Adeniyi, daughter of renowned Juju musician King Sunny Ade, has raised concerns over the whereabouts and well-being of her father, expressing fears that he may have been kidnapped.

Nigeria: Comedian Okey Bakassi Appointed Traditional Ruler in Imo Community

29th April 2025

[Premium Times] Okey Bakassi, the only Nigerian entertainer recently assuming a traditional ruler role, was a senior special adviser (SSA) on entertainment matters to former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim.

Nigeria: Court Sentences Late Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband to Death By Hanging

29th April 2025

[This Day] Abuja -- A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, on Monday sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, to death by hanging over the death of the late musician.

Nigeria: Court Sentences Late Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Widower to Death for Her Murder

29th April 2025

[Premium Times] Mr Nwachukwu was found guilty of culpable homicide, with the court adjudging him to cause the death of the deceased (his wife) on 8 April 2022.

Tanzania: Samia Serengeti Music Festival – a Night of Fire, Rain and Pure Magic

29th April 2025

[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: IF there was ever a night where music danced with the soul of the land, it was at the Samia Serengeti Music Festival a show that lit up the plains with sound, lights and unforgettable energy.

Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah’s ‘Kuno’ Visuals Make Instant Impact

29th April 2025

[The Herald] JAH PRAYZAH has blown away his legion of fans with visuals of his song "Kuno", driving social media into a frenzy.

Nigeria: Pathologist Speaks On MohBad’s Death, Rules Out Drug Abuse

28th April 2025

[Premium Times] The cause of the death of Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ireoluwa, popularly known as Mohbad, remains a mystery to Nigerians two years later.

Zimbabwe: Who Is the Next Miss Universe Zim?

28th April 2025

[The Herald] Tafadzwa Zimoyo -- The wait is over!

Nigeria: Headies 2025 – Odumodublvck, Chike, Mohbad Win Big (Full Winners List)

28th April 2025

[Premium Times] Lagos was the epicentre of African music on Sunday as the 17th edition of The Headies Awards was held at the Landmark Events Centre.

Namibia: Let Cartoons Speak – Political Satire Is Not an Attack On Democracy

28th April 2025

[Namibian] It was reported this week that Job Amupanda was considering laying a formal complaint with the media ombudsman over a political cartoon that portrayed him as "sleeping".

Namibia: Culture On Display or Culture in Decay?

28th April 2025

[Namibian] We are reminded by Marcus Garvey: "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots."

Nigeria: ‘Missing’ 2Baba Returns Home, Introduces Natasha to His Mum, Relatives

28th April 2025

[Premium Times] "Annie Macaulay, my ex-wife, is over with her. You all judge me for deciding to have peace of mind and true love. Honourable Natasha Osawaru is my wife..."

South Africa: First Fossil Pangolin Tracks Discovered in South Africa

28th April 2025

[The Conversation Africa] A team of scientists who study vertebrate fossil tracks and traces on South Africa's southern Cape coast have identified the world's first fossil pangolin trackway, with the help of Indigenous Master Trackers from Namibia. Ichnologists Charles Helm, Clive Thompson and Jan De Vynck tell the story.

Africa: African Giving Practices – Understanding a Tradition of Generosity and Community Support

28th April 2025

[IPS] Harare -- Across Africa, giving is not just an act of charity; it's a deep-rooted tradition embedded in culture, community, and mutual care. The concept of giving has evolved through generations, often taking on forms that are as diverse as the continent itself.

Zimbabwe: Former Beauty Queens Shine At Auditions

25th April 2025

[The Herald] Tafadzwa Zimoyo -- This year's Miss Universe Zimbabwe (MUZ) pageant has shattered traditional barriers by including single mothers and married women among its top 20 finalists, a historic milestone that reflects a profound shift in the local beauty industry.

Zimbabwe: New Star-Studded Jazz Band Emerges

25th April 2025

[The Herald] Trust Khosa -- In Zimbabwe, jazz music is often associated with a mature audience that appreciates the art form and invests in its experience.

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Odun Ifa Exhibition

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

Africa: All of Africa Today – April 30, 2025

South Africa: Flower Farm Keeps Constantia’s Coloured Heritage Alive

Nigeria: King Sunny Ade Speaks Amid Kidnap Rumours

Nigeria: Kidnap Concerns – King Sunny Ade’s Daughter Raises Alarm Over Father’s Whereabouts

Nigeria: Comedian Okey Bakassi Appointed Traditional Ruler in Imo Community

Nigeria: Court Sentences Late Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband to Death By Hanging

Nigeria: Court Sentences Late Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Widower to Death for Her Murder

Tanzania: Samia Serengeti Music Festival – a Night of Fire, Rain and Pure Magic

Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah’s ‘Kuno’ Visuals Make Instant Impact

Nigeria: Pathologist Speaks On MohBad’s Death, Rules Out Drug Abuse

Zimbabwe: Who Is the Next Miss Universe Zim?

Nigeria: Headies 2025 – Odumodublvck, Chike, Mohbad Win Big (Full Winners List)

Namibia: Let Cartoons Speak – Political Satire Is Not an Attack On Democracy

Namibia: Culture On Display or Culture in Decay?

Nigeria: ‘Missing’ 2Baba Returns Home, Introduces Natasha to His Mum, Relatives

South Africa: First Fossil Pangolin Tracks Discovered in South Africa

Africa: African Giving Practices – Understanding a Tradition of Generosity and Community Support

Zimbabwe: Former Beauty Queens Shine At Auditions

Zimbabwe: New Star-Studded Jazz Band Emerges

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