> ## 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. # Black Sherif Wins at VGMA 2023, Davido Netflix Series, Libianca Takes Over Hot 100 - URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/black-sherif-wins-at-vgma-2023-davido-netflix-series-libianca-takes-over-hot-100/ - Published: 2023-05-15T09:00:42.000Z - Updated: 2023-05-15T20:46:59.000Z - Description: We're back with Vol. 42 of The Spread, our weekly edit of the best stories and global news on Africa(ns) influencing mainstream culture. - Author: Editorial Team - Tags: Newsletters, #winifred #### Highlights: - The Ultimate Winner: Black Sherif Claims VGMA 2023 Artiste of The Year! *via* [OkayAfrica](https://www.okayafrica.com/black-sherif-wins-award/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) - Victoria's Secret Recruits Up-and-Coming Director Korty and African Artists for World Tour *via* [BellaNaija](https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/05/victorias-secret-world-tour/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) - Davido Unveils Enchanting Netflix Series Inspired by His Life Story *via* [OkayAfrica](https://www.okayafrica.com/davido-netflix-series/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) - Afrobeats Sensation Libianca Hits the Hot 100 with Breakthrough Track 'People' *via* [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/libianca-hot-100-debut-people-1235325224/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) - Beats by the People: The Resounding Rise of Sound System Culture in Accra *via* [OkayAfrica](https://www.okayafrica.com/accra-sound-system-imullar/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) - Get Access to Exclusive Content: DJ Tira Launches "DJ Tira World" for Fans *via* [Timeslive](https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-05-11-dj-tira-launches-his-own-exclusive-content-portal/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) - Durham Chef Zweli Williams on Educating People About the Flavours of African Cuisine *via* [CarolinaEater](https://carolinas.eater.com/2023/5/8/23668570/ekhaya-durham-open?ref=marmaladecollective.com) πŸ‘‡ **Scroll to the bottom** for *'Song Of The Week'* **(Clue: Pink Hair)**. Check out exciting events and experiences happening this week. --- #### Now, on to the real peel... ## The Ultimate Winner: Black Sherif Claims VGMA 2023 Artiste of The Year! [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2023/05/321378636_822126832191452_1125820029251694720_n.jpg)](https://www.okayafrica.com/black-sherif-wins-award/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *Image Courtesy of Black Sherif's Instagram.* [Black Sherif ](https://www.instagram.com/blacksherif%5F/?ref=marmaladecollective.com)won the Artist of the Year award at the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, recognising his unique sound and captivating storytelling. His mix of Ghanaian highlife music and hip-hop beats has made him one of Ghana's most exciting new acts. Upon receiving the award, Black Sherif expressed his gratitude to his fans and the VGMA organisers, highlighting his pride in representing Ghana. [Check it out on OkayAfrica](https://www.okayafrica.com/black-sherif-wins-award/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) ## Victoria's Secret Recruits Up-and-Coming Director Korty and African Artists for World Tour [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2023/05/302780759_1090279168291262_8107252302059811329_n.jpg)](https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/05/victorias-secret-world-tour/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *Image Credit: Ikechukwu Okonkwo/6ix\_jo* Victoria's Secret is making a comeback with a World Tour event featuring Korty and other [innovative creatives](https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/vsnow/worldtour?ref=marmaladecollective.com) from around the world, including the VS20 House of Lagos. The event includes a global fashion show, film, and celebration that leads audiences through the behind-the-scenes artistic process and personal narratives of the VS20\. It marks the brand's mega inclusivity-focused rebrand after a 5-year hiatus. [Check it out on BellaNaija](https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/05/victorias-secret-world-tour/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) ## Davido Unveils Enchanting Netflix Series Inspired by His Life Story [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2023/05/image-11.png)](https://www.okayafrica.com/davido-netflix-series/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) [Davido](https://www.instagram.com/davido/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) has revealed that a documentary series called "David" about his life will be released on Netflix in December. His 17-track album, "Timeless," broke records on Apple Music for the most first-day streams for an African album. The Netflix series is expected to be a welcome and exciting gift for his fans this Christmas. [Check it out on OkayAfrica](https://www.okayafrica.com/davido-netflix-series/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) ## Afrobeats Sensation Libianca Hits the Hot 100 with Breakthrough Track 'People' [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2023/05/277317746_740437356938993_2731545619386886209_n.jpg)](https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/libianca-hot-100-debut-people-1235325224/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *Libianca. Image Courtesy of Libianca's Instagram* [Libianca](https://www.instagram.com/iamlibianca/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) has made her debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with her breakthrough single "People". It has gained 5.9 million U.S. streams, 2.7 million radio airplay impressions, and 1,000 downloads in the April 28-May 4 tracking week. It has also surged into the top 40 of both Billboard's global charts and has been used in over 1.6 million clips on TikTok. [Check it out on Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/libianca-hot-100-debut-people-1235325224/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) ## Beats by the People: The Resounding Rise of Sound System Culture in Accra [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2023/05/338568040_1243395092964741_1887888174223237033_n.jpg)](https://www.okayafrica.com/accra-sound-system-imullar/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *Image Courtesy of iMullar Sound System* [iMullar Sound System](https://www.instagram.com/imullarsoundsystem/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) is a creative agency founded by Maxwell Adjavon in Ghana, which has become the most prominent player in the country's growing sound system culture. Adjavon invested in his passion for quality music and acquired top-of-the-line equipment to take Ghana's party scene to the next level. His parties are celebrations of diversity through Afrobeats parties. [Check it out on OkayAfrica](https://www.okayafrica.com/accra-sound-system-imullar/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) ## Get Access to Exclusive Content: DJ Tira Launches "DJ Tira World" for Fans [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2023/05/336517885_883821509568515_1844071495554424080_n.webp)](https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-05-11-dj-tira-launches-his-own-exclusive-content-portal/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *Stonebwoy. Image Courtesy of Artist (YouTube)* [DJ Tira](https://www.instagram.com/djtira/?ref=marmaladecollective.com), a popular South African DJ and Afrotainment boss, has launched an exclusive content portal called "DJ Tira World" for Vodacom customers. The app offers behind-the-scenes performances, family updates, gig guides, and more for R3 a day. This follows in the footsteps of Bonang Matheba, who launched her app "Bonang Matheba's World" in 2021. [Check it out on Timelive](https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-05-11-dj-tira-launches-his-own-exclusive-content-portal/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) ## Durham Chef Zweli Williams on educating people about the flavours of African cuisine [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2023/05/image-12.png)](https://carolinas.eater.com/2023/5/8/23668570/ekhaya-durham-open?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *Image Courtesy of Chef Zweli (Facebook)* Chef [Zweli Williams](https://www.instagram.com/chefzweliwilliams/?ref=marmaladecollective.com), the founder of Zwelis Kitchen, is bringing authentic African food to the American Tobacco Campus in Durham, North Carolina, with her new restaurant Ekhaya. The restaurant features traditional African dishes with bold flavours, and sleek interiors, and fabric sourced from Zimbabwe. Williams' memories of childhood are recreated in Ekhaya, which translates to "at home" in Bantu. 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