> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Asake's Global Impact, Tyla on Late Show, Africa's Biennale Boom - URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/asakes-global-impact-tyla-on-late-show-africas-biennale-boom/ - Published: 2024-04-15T09:42:52.000Z - Updated: 2024-04-15T09:42:52.000Z - Description: Asake dominates the global music scene, Tyla shines on The Late Show, Africa marks record participation at Venice Biennale, Tiwa Savage discusses her new film focused on love and empowerment, and Nigerian-Swiss defender Manuel Akanji talks Manchester life and footwear passion. - Author: Tola Alade - Tags: Newsletters **Welcome to Vol 88 of The Spread!** The Spread is a weekly edit of the best stories and global news on Africa(ns) influencing mainstream culture. *Welcome to our new subscribers who signed up this week! If you haven't already, hit subscribe and join thousands of culturally-curious people.* [๐Ÿ‘‰ Subscribe ๐Ÿ‘ˆ](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/subscribe/) ๐Ÿ“ฃ If you're passionate about sharing your creativity with a global audience and want to be part of an exciting artistic journey, we invite you to [****apply for our Call for Artists**](https://newcomma.com/jobs/listings/1fe48bdb-79a8-4911-8043-d3e8596ae279/job-description?ref=marmaladecollective.com). Now, on to the real peel... ## ๐Ÿ”ฅ Trending Stories - How [**Asake Became the Center of the Worldโ€™s Most Influential**](https://www.gq.com/story/asake-profile?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Music Scene *via GQ Magazine* - [**Tyla Performs โ€œARTโ€**](https://consequence.net/2024/04/tyla-performs-art-colbert/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) on The Late Show *via Consequence* - This Year Marks [**Africaโ€™s Largest-Ever Participation**](https://news.artnet.com/art-world/venice-biennale-african-countries-2469151?ref=marmaladecollective.com) at the Venice Biennale *via Artnet* - Ghana is set to host the [**first-ever West Africa Music and Arts Festival**](https://thebritishblacklist.co.uk/out-of-africa-ghana-to-host-maiden-west-africa-music-and-arts-festival-in-june/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) this Summer *via The British Blacklist* - [**Nigerian Fashion**](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/style/nigeria-fashion-industry.html?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Moves Beyond the Catwalk *via The New York Times* - [**Tiwa Savage on new film**](https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/video/tiwa-savage-new-film-story-love-female-empowerment-109183534?ref=marmaladecollective.com): โ€˜It's a story about love, about female empowermentโ€™ *via ABC News* - [**This Nigerian-Swiss defender**](https://hypebeast.com/2024/4/manchester-city-centre-back-manuel-akanji-is-hungrier-than-ever?ref=marmaladecollective.com) discusses life in Manchester, playing for Pep Guardiola, his passion for footwea *via Hypebeast* [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/04/hypebeast-manuel-akanji-1.jpeg)](https://hypebeast.com/2024/4/manchester-city-centre-back-manuel-akanji-is-hungrier-than-ever?ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Manuel Akanji. Photo Credit: Swm* --- ## โณ Trivia Time Which **Asake song became a massive hit in 2022** and featured a distinct blend of Afrobeats and Amapiano, known for its energetic dance beats? A) Sungba B) Palazzo C) Peace Be Unto You *Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.* --- ## ๐Ÿงญ A Marmalade Guide To... [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/04/Obi-s-house.gif)](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/obis-house-a-dynamic-cultural-movement-where-music-fashion-and-dance-collide/) **Image Courtesy of OBI's House* ## OBI's House: A Dynamic Cultural Movement where Music, Fashion, and Dance Collide OBI's House is a cultural movement combining music, fashion, and dance, partnering with Platoon. OBIโ€™s House attracts music lovers and artists to Hard Rock Cafe, Lagos for an every Monday night party, showcasing emerging African talents thereby influencing mainstream culture. Watch artists like Ladipoe, Niniola, and Khaid and witness the profound impact of African sounds and talent in mainstream culture. [Keep Reading ๐Ÿ‘‰](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/obis-house-a-dynamic-cultural-movement-where-music-fashion-and-dance-collide/) --- ###### AD ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/03/Whats-On---April-2024-1.jpg) #### Wondering what to do this week? ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Weโ€™ve got you covered with the coolest afrocentric happenings around London. Get out there, meet some new faces, and soak up all the experiences. [Check It Out](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/whats-on-april-2024/) --- ## What We're... ๐Ÿ“ฐ **Reading:** [**How to serve the global African entrepreneur**](https://www.semafor.com/article/04/15/2024/african-ecommerce-needs-fintech-players?ref=marmaladecollective.com). An article written and published by Yinka Adegoke via Semafor. ๐Ÿ“บ **Watching:** [**Pelumi Nubi's interview**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm11FInpuWE&t=14s&ref=marmaladecollective.com) with Channels Television. She talks about what inspired her solo trip and the dramatic journey from London to Lagos. ๐ŸŽง **Listening to:** [**โ€˜POLOโ€™**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UlPew7iFNE&ref=marmaladecollective.com) by rising Nigerian artist and self-producer Kemuel. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ **Booking:** [**Live Art Experience with Ogen Oseigbu**](https://www.instagram.com/p/C5xiYciIdei/?ref=marmaladecollective.com). This is a chance to engage in conversations and connect with the artist first-hand, and an opportunity to collect affordable original pieces of Ogenโ€™s art. ๐Ÿ‘€ **Eyeing:** [**Native 1018**](https://www.instagram.com/p/C5Gnb8gNrrA/?ref=marmaladecollective.com), the rising streetwear label latest drop in collaboration with multi-talented artist Monk.E\_One. This collaboration merges fashion and artistry, featuring garments crafted from sustainable upcycled fabrics. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/04/Snapinsta.app_434822629_440211545238756_6035216804554174148_n_1080.jpg)](https://www.instagram.com/native1018%5F/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Image Courtesy of Native 1018* --- ## ๐Ÿ‘ That's a wrap! Did we miss anything? Or just want to say hey? We'd love to hear from you! 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