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.

Africa: Can Video Games and eSports Overtake Traditional Entertainment in Africa’s Revenue Race?

[This Day] By 2028, Nigeria's video games market will generate $1.3 billion in revenue, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7 per cent from 2024 to 2028. This feat will place the market among the fastest-growing in the global video game industry. eSports in Africa will follow a similar path with an upward growth trajectory, translating to a CAGR of 25.2 per cent, solidifying it as a $20 million market, writes Iyke Bede

Rwanda: Who Is Bobby Bangs, Rwanda’s Emerging Auto-Tune Star?

[New Times] The year 2020 was a defining moment for the Rwandan music industry. It marked the emergence of a generation of young artists who not only introduced a new wave of sounds, but also put their own spin on world-conquering music genres, blowing them up in Kigali and beyond.

Nigeria: Micayah Takes African Fashion to Global Arena

[Leadership] Foremost fashion designer and a creative force, who is redefining African and urban fashion on a global stage, Mafe Micayah Onyemaechi Adewale, has declared his intention to continue to showcase best of African fashion both in the UK and other parts of the world.

Somalia: Young Somali YouTuber Implements Water Well Project for IDPs in Jowhar Town

[Radio Dalsan] Kuala Lumpur-based social media influencer, Koko Bulle, has recently achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching 1 million subscribers on YouTube. Known for her powerful online presence, Koko has taken the opportunity to celebrate this accomplishment by addressing a critical issue close to her heart: water access in Somalia.

Nigeria: There Are Opportunities for Young Creative Minds to Explore in Nigerian Entertainment Landscape, Says Caston-Dada

[This Day] The Nigerian creative and media space is currently buzzing with many young Nigerians showcasing their skills and talents in photography, content creations, social media marketing among others. One of such creative minds is Olamilekan Olakunle Caston-Dada. Olamilekan is the CEO, Creative Director of iKrea8 Creative Studios and Lead Photographer of HolarmilekanShotz. A photographer, graphic designer and UI/UX expert, his journey into the creative world started 5 years ago and he's been working hard to carve