> ## 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. # Burna Boy at Grammys, African Art and Fashion, Top Solo Travel Destinations for Women - URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/burna-boy-at-grammys-african-art-and-fashion-top-solo-travel-destinations-for-women/ - Published: 2024-01-29T10:00:39.000Z - Updated: 2024-01-29T10:00:39.000Z - Description: Get ready for Burna Boy at the 2024 Grammys! Explore the origins of coffee through African photographers' lenses, discover 9 streetwear brands shaping global culture, delve into the art-meets-fashion world of Renike Olusanya and Chigozie Obi, and find top solo travel destinations for women. - Author: Editorial Team - Tags: Newsletters **Welcome to Vol 77 of The Spread!** The Spread is a weekly edit of the best stories and global news on Africa(ns) influencing mainstream culture. *Welcome new to our subscribers who signed up since the last issue! If you haven't already, hit subscribe and join *3,563* culturally-curious people.* [πŸ‘‰ Subscribe πŸ‘ˆ](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/subscribe/) 🎲 What African board or card games can you suggest we play at the [****JAM Games Night**](https://lu.ma/tmynhs2t?ref=marmaladecollective.com) event? ***Reply to this email** Now, on to the real peel... ## πŸ”₯ Trending Stories ![T.U.E on X: "This Wednesday, Apple Music users can relive Burna Boy attaining greatness at his sold-out London staduim show on #AppleMusicLive. https://t.co/R1gJkooe65" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F1QQTfkXgAIkyzc.jpg:large) **Source:* [**Twitter*](https://twitter.com/TheUpperEnt/status/1680986498940772355?ref=marmaladecollective.com) - Burna Boy to perform at [2024 Grammys](https://www.africanews.com/2024/01/23/burna-boy-to-perform-at-2024-grammys/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *via Africanews* - These [three African photographers](https://edition.cnn.com/style/african-photographers-celebrate-the-birthplace-of-coffee-spc-intl/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) are celebrating the birthplace of coffee *via CNN* - [9 African Streetwear Brands](https://hypebeast.com/2024/1/african-streetwear-brands-diaspora?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Redefining Global Culture Across the Diaspora *via Hypebeast* - [Nigerian Visual Artists](https://www.essence.com/fashion/nigerian-visual-artists-renike-olusanya-chigozie-obi/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Renike Olusanya and Chigozie Obi's Fashion Is An Extension Of Their Inner Selves *via Essence* - Lagos's [Rele Gallery to expand into Europe](https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/01/25/lagoss-rele-gallery-to-expand-into-europe-with-new-london-space?ref=marmaladecollective.com) with new London space *via World Architecture* - Top [16 Best Destinations for Women](https://overthoughtthis.com/best-destinations-for-women-traveling-solo/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Who Are Traveling Solo *via Overthought This* --- ## ⏳ Trivia Time Which African artist won the **Best International Act award at the 2019 BET Awards**? A) Wizkid πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ B) Burna Boy πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ C) Diamond Platnumz πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ώ *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/2024/01/Snapinsta.app_365834645_679015383615810_6695679458451692058_n_1080-1.jpg) **Image courtesy of Jodie Alicia Williams* ## 10 African Coffee Brands You Should Know and Try! Recommended by Jodie Alicia Williams This guide offers a unique exploration of African coffee, featuring ten exceptional brands approved by Olympian, British Sprinter πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ and seasoned coffee connoisseur [Jodie Alicia Williams](https://www.instagram.com/jodiealicia/?ref=marmaladecollective.com). Coffee is a beverage that is enjoyed by many people all over the world. It has a long history which originates from Ethiopia where to date traditional coffee ceremonies are still a big part of the culture with women being a key part of the roasting and serving process. Coffee is seen as a community activity in East Africa too, with a wide variety of flavours that are influenced or come to be by the places in which it is grown. While you may be familiar with coffee from Southeast Asia or Latin America, African coffee frequently remains an undiscovered treasure. This guide explores the diverse and exquisite coffee offerings from the African continent, a region that has played a significant role in the global coffee industry for centuries. [Keep Reading πŸ‘‰](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/10-african-coffee-brands-you-should-know-and-try-recommended-by-jodie-alicia-williams/) --- ###### AD [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/01/mercury-lagos.gif)](https://www.experiencesbymarmalade.com/tag/lagos/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) ## Are you in or travelling to Lagos πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬? With Experiences by Marmalade, you get access to the best Afrocentric experiences from London to Lagos, and beyond! Marmalade members can eat, drink and get 10% off at the hottest restaurants and bars. [Show me the deals](https://www.experiencesbymarmalade.com/tag/lagos/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) --- ## What We're... πŸ“° **Reading:** [Op-ed: Why we need an African fashion renaissance ](https://industrieafrica.com/blogs/imprint/culture-conversation-luxury-why-we-need-an-african-fashion-renaissance-sustainability-renee-neblett?ref=marmaladecollective.com) πŸ“Ί **Watching:** [Ugo: A Homecoming Story](https://www.amazon.com/Ugo-Homecoming-Story-Giannis-Antetokounmpo/dp/B0CMLGXJVB?ref=marmaladecollective.com). Global basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to his roots in Nigeria. 🎧 **Listening to:** [Homemade 'Afro Jazz'](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5YdGEYJPECHIgPbKeisbDz?si=5d4e7df7d59a4ed9&nd=1&dlsi=8955e9158d5b4c82&ref=marmaladecollective.com). 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