African Arts Journal

01/06/2026

“The Streets Turned Gold”: Ojude Oba Festival 2026 Was Pure Yoruba Grandeur

If you thought you had seen cultural opulence before, the Ojude Oba Festival 2026 in Ijebu-Ode just reset the standard. Held on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, this year’s edition of the iconic festival was nothing short of spectacular. The ancient town of Ijebu-Ode was transformed into a living canvas of colour, wealth, and tradition as thousands of indigenes, dignitaries, and tourists gathered to pay homage to the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona....

If you thought you had seen cultural opulence before, the Ojude Oba Festival 2026 in Ijebu-Ode just reset the standard.Held on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, this year’s edition of the iconic festival was n…

31/05/2026

Moments from our Children's day event...

30/05/2026

10 Brands Shaping the Modern African Creative Scene in 2026

By Eyitayo Ogunleye, Editor-in-Chief African Arts Journal Africa is no longer just telling its own stories — it is redefining how stories are told, seen, and celebrated across the world. In 2026, a bold new generation of brands and institutions is driving this transformation with vision, excellence, and unapologetic cultural confidence.Here are 10 outstanding brands that are not only leading the African creative economy but actively shaping its future: …...

By Eyitayo Ogunleye, Editor-in-Chief African Arts Journal Africa is no longer just telling its own stories — it is redefining how stories are told, seen, and celebrated across the world. In 2026, a…

29/05/2026

Legends of Orisha: Blood and Water – How Nigerian Indie Studio Dimension11 is Redefining African Gaming

In the rapidly growing African gaming industry, a quiet revolution is taking place — one rooted in ancestral stories, rich mythology, and unapologetic cultural pride. Leading this charge is Dimension11 Studios, a passionate Nigerian indie developer based in the historic city of Ile-Ife. Their debut title, Legends of Orisha: Blood and Water, is not just another video game — it is a bold, immersive action-adventure RPG that brings ancient Yoruba mythology and history to life in stunning fashion....

In the rapidly growing African gaming industry, a quiet revolution is taking place — one rooted in ancestral stories, rich mythology, and unapologetic cultural pride. Leading this charge is Dimensi…

28/05/2026

Children’s Day Magic Unleashed: Story Table 2026 Was an Unforgettable Celebration of African Storytelling

On Wednesday, 27 May 2026, African Arts Journal proudly hosted the inaugural edition of Story Table — a special curated Children’s Day storytelling experience for children aged 6 to 14 in the Yaba area of Lagos, Nigeria. The event opened with Mr. Chike Obiora warmly welcoming the children using the African Arts Journal mantra: “Celebrate, Connect, Create.” This set a powerful and inspiring tone for the morning....

On Wednesday, 27 May 2026, African Arts Journal proudly hosted the inaugural edition of Story Table — a special curated Children’s Day storytelling experience for children aged  6 to 14 in the…

26/05/2026

Children’s Day Special: Join Us for “Story Table” Tomorrow! – An Immersive African Storytelling Experience

In celebration of Children’s Day 2026, African Arts Journal is proud to present Story Table — a unique and immersive African storytelling session specially designed to inspire, educate, and nurture young minds. This special event will be hosted by Mrs Oluwafunke Obiora, the Professional Tutor and Director of Pedagogy Educational Consultant (PEC). With her deep expertise in child education and storytelling, Mrs Obiora will lead an engaging, interactive session that brings the rich oral traditions of Africa to life in a fun and meaningful way....

In celebration of Children’s Day 2026, African Arts Journal is proud to present Story Table — a unique and immersive African storytelling session specially designed to inspire, educate, and nurture…

25/05/2026

May 2026 African Comics Spotlight: ZUFAN – An Ambitious Afrofuturist Retelling of Ethiopian Glory

In a year that has seen remarkable growth in African comics and graphic novels, one title continues to stand out for its bold vision and cultural significance: ZUFAN. Created by Ethiopian creator Beserat Debebe and his all-African team at Etan Comics, ZUFAN is a 140+ page Africanfuturism graphic novel that masterfully reimagines one of the most important moments in African history — the 1896 Battle of Adwa, where Ethiopian forces achieved a decisive victory against Italian colonial invasion....

In a year that has seen remarkable growth in African comics and graphic novels, one title continues to stand out for its bold vision and cultural significance: ZUFAN.Created by Ethiopian creator Be…

23/05/2026

Authenticity, Algorithmic Witch-Hunts, and the Fall of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize

​The Republic of Letters is experiencing a profound ontological shock. For decades, the structural apparatus of literary curation—the little magazines, the independent houses, the blind-judged foundation prizes—operated under a sacred, if fragile, aesthetic contract: that prose was a record of human consciousness wrestling with form. ​That contract has been abruptly dissolved. The Commonwealth Short Story Prize, historically celebrated for amplifying marginalized, unpublished voices from across five regions, has descended into a bitter, hyper-technological scandal....

​The Republic of Letters is experiencing a profound ontological shock. For decades, the structural apparatus of literary curation—the little magazines, the independent houses, the blind-judged foun…