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# Anthony Joshua’s Nigerian Roots, Tyla Challenges Awards, Priya Ahluwalia at Fashion Week
- URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/anthony-joshua-nigerian-roots-tyla-challenges-awards-priya-ahluwalia-at-fashion-week/
- Published: 2024-09-16T09:00:10.000Z
- Updated: 2024-09-16T09:00:10.000Z
- Description: Anthony Joshua's Nigerian heritage ahead of his showdown with Daniel Dubois. Nigerian-Indian designer Priya Ahluwalia shines at London Fashion Week, while Tyla calls out international awards for grouping African artists. NBA Africa’s startup accelerator and Cape Town’s top-ranked hotel.
- Author: Tola Alade
- Tags: Newsletters

**Welcome to Vol 108 of The Spread!**

The Spread is a weekly edit of the best stories and global news on Africa(ns) influencing mainstream culture. 

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## 🔥 Trending Stories

- Exploring [**Anthony Joshua's Heritage and Nigerian Roots**](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/boxing/news/anthony-joshuas-heritage-explaining-aj%E2%80%99s-nigerian-roots/a256039749300862e1dd1044?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Ahead of Daniel Dubois Showdown *via The Sporting News*
- [**Nigerian-Indian Designer**](https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/a62195745/priya-ahluwalia-interview-ss25-collection/?ref=marmaladecollective.com), Priya Ahluwalia, Brings It Home For London Fashion Week *via ELLE Magazine*
- [**10 African Startups**](https://disruptafrica.com/2024/09/13/10-african-startups-to-pitch-at-nba-africas-triple-double-accelerator-demo-day/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) to Pitch at NBA Africa’s Triple-Double Accelerator Demo Day *via Disrupt Africa*
- [**Nigerian Highlife Sensation Flavour**](https://rollingstoneafrica.com/music/music-features/heart-and-soul-with-rama-flavour-highlife-interview/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Stars in Debut Episode of New Series, ‘Heart & Soul With Rama’ *via Rollingstone Africa*
- [**Tyla Calls Out**](https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/tyla-calls-out-international-awards-after-winning-afrobeats-gong-at-mtv-vmas-video/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) International Awards for Grouping African Artists As One *via The Citizen*
- These [**7 Must-See Films**](https://www.okayafrica.com/7-must-see-afrofuturism-films/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Are Reimagining Afrofuturist Narratives *via OkayAfrica*
- [**This Cape Town Hotel**](https://www.timeout.com/cape-town/news/this-luxe-cape-town-hotel-is-3-in-the-world-091024?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Ranked #3 in The Telegraph‘s World’s Best 50 Hotels in 2024 *via TimeOut*

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## ⏳ Trivia Time

**Question:** Which Nigerian artist made history by being the first Afrobeats singer to sell out London’s O2 Arena in 2018? 

A) Wizkid   
B) Burna Boy   
C) Davido

*Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.*

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###### ICYMI

## 🧭 A Marmalade Guide To...

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**Photography by Micaiah Carter*

## Asake's Top 10 Music Videos

Asake has been making waves in Afrobeats, not only through his music but also with visually striking and creative music videos. Known for his unique blend of cultural elements, vibrant visuals and storytelling, Asake's music videos are integral to his artistic expression. Here’s a guide to his top 10 must-watch music videos...

[Let's get into it!](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/asake-top-10-music-videos/)

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## What We're...

📰 **Reading:** [**How to Build a Corporate Career: Lessons from a First-Generation Migrant by Vivian Eni**](https://books2read.com/u/mYnQ2d?store=amazon&format=EBOOK&ref=marmaladecollective.com). Drawing from her personal journey and nearly two decades of experience, this book offers practical strategies tailored for professionals navigating career transitions, particularly those facing unique challenges in a new country or thoselooking to break into new industries or overcome career obstacles. 

🎧 **Listening to:** [**Alté, a podcast episode by i-D**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pMn9AvptTTGti2yxipByi?si=89rW7ZytQQiRfGf5m800-Q&ref=marmaladecollective.com). The podcast explores how a small Lagos scene took Nigerian culture global. Alté is so much more than a sound, it’s a fully-fledged lifestyle – a way of being that’s expressed as much through style and art as through music, and that has come to define what Nigerian youth culture looks, sounds and feels like today. 

📺 **Watching:** [**Lewis Hamilton on Africa**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFssSA4NWt8&ref=marmaladecollective.com). Lewis returned to Africa and has spent his time in different countries and exploring and understanding the different cultures and the impact he can still have on the places he visits. 

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👀 **Eyeing:** [**Slawn's 1000 canvases**](https://saatchiyates.com/shop?ref=marmaladecollective.com). Saatchi Yates presents the first major London exhibition by trailblazing contemporary Nigerian artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, better known as Slawn. Slawn is renowned for his distinct artistic style that combines street art with abstract expressionism. Alongside a plethora of original works the exhibition includes 1000 A4 canvases each priced at £1000\. 

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Trivia Answer: ****A) Wizkid**