Yinka Ilori lights up Bloomingdale’s, Mafikizolo celebrate heritage, and Meta AI x Ifeanyi Nwune drop an AI-powered line at AFWL. Victoria Mboko stuns Canadian tennis, TikTok for Artists hits SA, Tolu Arokodare joins Wolves, and Burna Boy lands a global deal with On
Gyakie teases After Midnight, Davido joins Scorpion Kings Live, and Sindiso Khumalo opens a Cape Town flagship. Plus, My Father’s Shadow hits Nigerian cinemas, Tems takes Leading Vibe to Kenya, South Sudanese models crush Kilimanjaro, and Amaarae & Moliy score AFRIMA nods
Uncle Waffles fronts Adidas’ Superstar, Ayo Edebiri makes her Broadway debut, and Maryhilda Obasiota Ibe wins a Ruth Lilly fellowship. FIFA lands in Morocco, Otedola’s book hits Amazon’s top list, and Olamide plots a London comeback
Across Africa and the diaspora, wellness brands are reviving age-old rituals by transforming shea, herbs, and fragrance into modern self-care that nourishes the body, honours heritage, and supports the communities behind each product.
Skepta’s Big Smoke shakes the UK, Asake’s ‘Terminator’ goes silver, and Burberry crowns TikTok’s “Bus Aunty.” Plus, Victoria Mboko topples Osaka, Tobi Amusan eyes glory, and DJ Maphorisa brings amapiano to NYC
Lupita Nyongo takes the stage with brother Junior, Amaarae drops a star-packed album, and Martell rallies icons for Afrobeats’ future. Plus, Burna Boy, Tyla, and Tems shine at the VMAs, Osimhen makes a record move, and IAMISIGO stuns at CHFW.
