A Year in Conversation: The Complete Marmalade Interview Collection
Throughout the year, we sought out voices shaping culture and community. This guide collects the stories, ideas, and people who inspired us most along the way.
Throughout the year, we sought out voices shaping culture and community. This guide collects the stories, ideas, and people who inspired us most along the way.
This is our last newsletter of the year. It’s a thank you for reading, staying, and being a part of Marmalade Collective. Before 2025 closes, here’s one last note from us, honest and unfiltered.
Odeal signs a global deal, Omoyemi Akerele turns Lagos into a runway, and Dave announces a 2026 world tour. Plus, Dakar Fashion Week goes floating, Laduma Ngxokolo reweaves South Africa’s story, Rungano Nyoni scores a Spirit Award nod, and East African creatives redefine culture.
We've spent the year spotting, loving, and curating the best products from our favourite Afrocentric brands. This guide brings them all together; thoughtful picks for everyone on your list, from the practical to the indulgent.
Yagazie Emezi follows her Chi into fine art, Yinka Ilori earns a royal design nod, and Ibrahim Mahama tops ArtReview’s Power 100. Plus, Pearl Thusi steps into her music era, Young Jonn takes a star turn, and Emily Chepkor starts a running revolution in Nairobi.
David Oyelowo reimagines Othello, Wizkid’s Lagos-to-global story hits HBO, and Ryan Coogler brings Mansa Musa to film. Plus, Tems drops a surprise EP, Bonang Matheba builds African luxury, and Masonwabe Ntloko reshapes the new African cool.