Olaseinde Odimayo, a significant figure in Nigerian art, has passed away, marking a loss for the community. He was known for his dedication to connecting artists with collectors and facilitating the relationship between vision and patronage throughout his lifetime.

The family of late JKUAT TikToker Derrick Omollo has announced plans for his final send-off, with the young content creator set to be buried on Friday, September 18, 2026. According to an announcement shared by Derrick's friend, Director Jabez, on Tuesday, September 8, the burial will take place at Marani, Kitu Chache, in North Constituency. Details about the circumstances of his death were not provided in the report by Ghafla Kenya.

The Cape Town Photography Festival is taking place from 2 to 26 September 2026 under the theme "Truth", according to IOL. Among the event's highlights is an outdoor exhibition by Melany Ismail titled "Cape Rhythm: Goema, Klopse & Memory", installed in Company's Garden in Cape Town. The exhibition explores the city's goema music tradition, the Klopse minstrel culture and themes of memory, forming part of the festival's broader programme of photographic works.

Access Bank is set to unveil an artistic experience at the 15th edition of its UK Polo Day in Windsor on July 4, 2026, shortly after the Nigerian Modernism exhibition at Tate Modern in London. This showcase aims to add a unique cultural aspect to the event, highlighting the bank's commitment to leveraging cultural influence for impactful opportunities.

Reigning Miss Austria, Lucia Sisic, has died at the age of 22 after a lifelong battle with a congenital heart condition, according to Punch. The beauty queen, who held the national title, passed away despite her long struggle with the illness. Her death marks the loss of one of Austria's most prominent pageant figures, though further details surrounding the circumstances of her passing have not been disclosed in the report.

Questions have emerged over the death of Derrick Omollo, a 20-year-old JKUAT student and TikToker, after a postmortem reportedly revealed findings that contrast with earlier accounts attributing his fatal injuries to a fall at a quarry. According to Tuko, the troubling postmortem results have raised fresh doubts about the circumstances surrounding his death, prompting calls for clarity on what actually caused his fatal injuries.