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.

Nigeria: Twelve Must-Read Books

[This Day] Two widely reported remarks at the weekend by top Nigerian Army Generals, one retired and one still serving, reminded me that there are twelve very important books that our youngstersshould be made to read, in order to make up for the removal of History and Geography from the school curriculum for ten years. I learnt that a book was jointly published at the weekend by the two Army Generals, both of them highly accomplished in the art of violence, military strategy, weaponry, self defence and fight against

Zimbabwe: ZAA Announces Strategic Partnership With Lake City Project

[New Zimbabwe] Harare, Zimbabwe - August 2025 -- The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), a global platform that celebrates and connects outstanding Zimbabweans across the world, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Lake City, the visionary smart urban development on the shores of Lake Chivero.

South Africa: The Mahotella Queens Are Back! a Talk With Hilda Tloubatla

[Afropop] Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queen, pioneers and now torch-bearers for the 1960s mbaqanga sound of Soweto, were one of the first African bands to rock my world. When Sean Barlow and I first went to Johannesburg in 1987, the group was preparing for a European tour, and beginning a revived international career in the wake of Paul Simon's Graceland. They weren't on Simon's album, but they represented one of its key influences--mbaqanga--as well as any band alive, and with renewed focus on South African

Ghana: Explosive Growth in Ghana’s Gambling Landscape

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's gambling industry has changed rapidly in recent years. What used to be a niche market tied to local kiosks and betting centers has now moved online. Sports betting in particular has become part of everyday life for many, driven by mobile phones, internet access, and the country's deep-rooted football culture.

South Africa: Awards Honour Excellence in the Arts

[SAnews.gov.za] The stage was alive with celebration as the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) hosted the 2025 National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) at the Sun City Super Bowl in the North West.