> ## 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. # Beyoncé's Banjo Roots, Nigerian Rock Fame, Netflix's South African Thriller, Nigeria's Super Highway - URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/beyonces-banjo-roots-nigerian-rock-fame-netflixs-south-african-thriller-nigerias-super-highway/ - Published: 2024-04-08T09:00:27.000Z - Updated: 2024-04-08T09:00:27.000Z - Description: Beyoncé's album highlights the banjo's African origins, NPR reveals. NME praises a Nigerian rock band's global impact. Steven Onoja visualises pain through photography. A South African thriller tops Netflix views, TitoM and Yuppe drop a hit video, and Nigeria plans a rival super highway. - Author: Tola Alade - Tags: Newsletters **Welcome to Vol 87 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.* [👉 Subscribe 👈](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/subscribe/) 🤯 Last week was unexpectedly wild!!! If you’ve been keeping up with our Instagram, you know exactly what we’re talking about. For those scratching their heads, [****here’s the scoop**](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/dodo-diaries-1/) Now, on to the real peel... ## 🔥 Trending Stories - The banjo is a star of Beyoncé's new album. [**Turns out it has African roots**](https://www.tpr.org/arts-culture/2024-04-05/the-banjo-is-a-star-of-beyonces-new-album-turns-out-it-has-african-roots?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *via NPR* - [**This Nigerian Rock Band**](https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/mdou-moctar-funeral-for-justice-3612298?ref=marmaladecollective.com) is One Of The World’s Most Exciting and Important Rock Bands *via NME* [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/04/Mdou-Moctar-Ebru-Yildiz-header-1392x884.jpg)](https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/mdou-moctar-funeral-for-justice-3612298?ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Credit: Ebru Yildiz* - [**Nigerian Photographer Steven Onoja**](https://www.okayafrica.com/nigerian-photographer-steven-onoja-the-sound-of-pain/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Captures the 'Sound of Pain' *via OkayAfrica* - This South African Thriller is [**Netflix’s Most-Watched Movie**](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/heart-of-the-hunter-is-netflixs-most-watched-movie-here-are-3-more-thrillers-to-watch-next?utm%5Fsource=flipboard&utm%5Fcontent=TechRadar%2Fmagazine%2FTechRadar%3A+The+Full+Screen) *via TechRadar* - TitoM and Yuppe Release Visually Stunning [**“Tshwala Bam” Music Video**](https://www.okayafrica.com/tshwala-bam-music-video/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *via OkayAfrica* - [**Nigeria Wants To Build A Super Highway**](https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/05/business/landmark-beach-nigeria-demolition-superhighway?ref=marmaladecollective.com) to Rival the Pacific Coast Highway *via CNN* --- ## ⏳ Trivia Time For her visual album "Black Is King," **which African artist did Beyoncé collaborate with** for the song "Already"? A) Wizkid B) Burna Boy C) Shatta Wale *Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.* --- ## 🧭 A Marmalade Guide To... ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/04/Warsan-Shire.jpeg) **Warsan Shire. Photo Credit: Amaal Said* ## Modern African Poets Poetry, with its ability to weave emotions, experiences, and cultural nuances into words, serves as a powerful medium for storytelling and expression. Across Africa, a multitude of poets have emerged, each bringing their unique perspectives and voices to the world stage. In recent years, several African poets have gained international recognition for their compelling work, resonating with audiences far beyond their borders. Let's explore some of these notable figures who have captivated hearts and minds with their evocative verses. 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[Check It Out](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/whats-on-april-2024/) --- ## What We're... 📰 **Reading:** A newsletter by Tech Safari that explores how the [**Nigeria's film scene is blowing up**](https://techsafari.beehiiv.com/p/nigerias-film-scene-blowing?ref=marmaladecollective.com). 📺 **Watching:** [**CNN's Anna Stewart sit down with the founder of Industrie Africa, Nisha Kanabar**](https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2024/03/29/marketplace-africa-industrie-africa-ecommerce-spc.cnn?ref=marmaladecollective.com), to talk about how the combination of e-commerce and a growing global interest in African fashion is paying off for homegrown designers. 🎧 **Listening to:** Simi again but this time, it's her new single [**'Men are crazy' featuring Tiwa Savage**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNX0gZtrBjM&ref=marmaladecollective.com). 🎟️ **Booking:** [**Contemporary African Art Exhibition**](https://lu.ma/le481rjg?ref=marmaladecollective.com). This Thursday, ​London Lighthouse Gallery & Studio invites you to the Private View of their April exhibition. 👀 **Eyeing:** [**YÓMEE**](https://www.yomeedesigns.com/?ref=marmaladecollective.com), a lifestyle brand telling untold stories of courage and heritage through timeless and unique menswear rooted in simplicity and style. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/04/YOMEE---4.jpg)](https://www.yomeedesigns.com/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Image Courtesy of YÓMEE* --- ## 👏 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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