Cassper Nyovest and Mörda to headline Cape Town’s ComUnity Festival, Wole Soyinka Honoured by US Government, Oxlade drops OXLADE FROM AFRICA (DELUXE), and Fankeenna Film Fest preps for round two in Somaliland.
Little Simz unveils the first wave of artists for London’s Meltdown 2025. Plus, LeeMcKrazy and Scotts Maphuma’s UK tour sells out, Joeboy embraces freedom on ‘Viva Lavida,’ ZUGU TV expands African entertainment globally, and Charbel Coffi debuts in Lagos with Identité Révélée.
Davido unveils a five-city tour ahead of album drop. Plus, Xowié is Apple Music’s Up Next artist, NSG bridges London and West Africa on ‘The Big 6,’ Creele Animation teases ‘Sopo,’ a Fela Kuti-inspired short, and Lagos Gallery Weekend returns for 2025.
MMM is an exclusive, members-only virtual series designed to spark connection, conversation and community. The theme for this edition is "Empowering Progress", as part of our celebration of International Women's Month.
Stormzy receives honorary Cambridge doctorate, and Adedayo Agarau’s The Years of Blood set for release. Plus, Simi marks Women’s History Month, The Risky Boys go viral in Cairo, and David Kusi Boye-Doe is Ghana's First LVMH Prize Semi-Finalist.
Forbes honours Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tiwa Savage and more, Richard Mofe-Damijo joins Children of Blood and Bone. Norman Maake’s Sebata debuts, Eniola Bolaji wins gold, and Dentsu Kenya trains future influencers.
March is serving up premium vibes! We’re closing out International Women’s Month with Marmalade Member Mondays featuring a legendary special guest—expect powerful convos on Empowering Progress.
Ezekiel Nathaniel sets another African 400m indoor record, while Wizkid makes his directorial debut with Kese. Plus, Nairobi hosts a top Italian wine roadshow, and Ugochukwu Onukwubiri stuns at the Imperial Black launch.
Favour Ofili’s record-breaking run stuns despite Olympic snub, Ayra Starr tops Spotify Nigeria’s Global Impact list, Khartoum wins at Berlinale & Hassan Hajjaj’s exhibit celebrates community. Plus, Dream Count gets an audiobook & Joburg Film Festival opens with an Ernest Cole doc.
Jacob Kiplimo sets a world record, while Ayra Starr stuns at MOBO. Meanwhile, Nairobi’s Circle Art Gallery is spotlighting talent & Tems preps for the 2025 Roots Picnic. Plus, Africa’s first AI-themed film is on the way, and four African designers are eyeing the LVMH Prize!
Joseph Deng becomes the first South Sudanese player signed by the LA Dodgers, while Palmwine Icecream makes history at Berlin Fashion Week. Tems joins the ownership group of San Diego FC, and the Pan African Film and Arts Festival unveils its 2025 lineup.
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 hit the road with a US tour, Formula One gears up for a historic African return. Kitale Film Week gathers global movie lovers in Kenya, Afro Nation Portugal locks in major performances.
Here's what's coming up for the Marmalade community in February. Marmalade isn’t just a platform; it’s a community built by you. So, whether you're joining our virtual hangout or can't wait to meet up in-person, we’ve got something sweet lined up for everyone.
1-54 hits Morocco, while Togo Yeye’s new collab stuns. Children of Blood and Bone preps for release, and M.A.D Solutions partners with YouTube. Meanwhile, AfroFuture takes African culture to the US, Kitchener’s Carvery Bar reopens in Jo’burg, and Kojo Kingsley Schindler fuses football and fashion.
Asake tops Spotify streams in Sub-Saharan Africa for 2024 as UK Nigerians transform Detty December into a hair pilgrimage. Davido teases a new album with “Funds,” Dakar emerges as a must-visit, DJ Tunez/Wande Coal/Libianca unite, and Wizkid dazzles at the British Fashion Awards.
Cassper Nyovest and Mörda to headline Cape Town’s ComUnity Festival, Wole Soyinka Honoured by US Government, Oxlade drops OXLADE FROM AFRICA (DELUXE), and Fankeenna Film Fest preps for round two in Somaliland.
From galleries and theatre spaces to community-driven platforms, discover the African creative hubs redefining culture in the UK.
Little Simz unveils the first wave of artists for London’s Meltdown 2025. Plus, LeeMcKrazy and Scotts Maphuma’s UK tour sells out, Joeboy embraces freedom on ‘Viva Lavida,’ ZUGU TV expands African entertainment globally, and Charbel Coffi debuts in Lagos with Identité Révélée.
From fresh debuts to exciting new releases, these books by African women writers explore love, identity, and resilience in unforgettable ways. Here’s what we’re reading now—and what’s next on our list!
Davido unveils a five-city tour ahead of album drop. Plus, Xowié is Apple Music’s Up Next artist, NSG bridges London and West Africa on ‘The Big 6,’ Creele Animation teases ‘Sopo,’ a Fela Kuti-inspired short, and Lagos Gallery Weekend returns for 2025.
MMM is an exclusive, members-only virtual series designed to spark connection, conversation and community. The theme for this edition is "Empowering Progress", as part of our celebration of International Women's Month.
