> ## 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 Joins Coldplay, Netflix’s Nigerian Thriller, and African Designers Spotlighted - URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/burna-boy-joins-coldplay-netflix-nigerian-thriller-and-african-designers-spotlighted/ - Published: 2024-08-27T09:00:21.000Z - Updated: 2024-08-27T09:00:20.000Z - Description: Burna Boy collaborates with Coldplay on "We Pray," while Maya Jama embraces her Somali heritage at Notting Hill Carnival. Discover Netflix's Nigerian thriller "Tòkunbò," and an insider's guide to Dakar. Plus, Qasimi Rising and Lagos Fashion Week shine a spotlight on emerging African designers. - Author: Tola Alade - Tags: Newsletters **Welcome to Vol 105 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 this email was forwarded to you, *subscribe* and join thousands of culturally-curious people* [👉 Subscribe 👈](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/subscribe/) 🔥 ****DÒDÒ is on fire!** We launched pre-order last week and went VIRAL again! ****100+ bottles sold in the first 24 hours**, and another 80 gone over the weekend. We’re beyond grateful for the love! 🙌 With less than 70 bottles left, this is your last chance to grab yours before ***pre-order closes on Saturday 31st August**. Don’t miss out—[****get yours before they’re gone!**](https://www.drinkdodo.com/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Now, on to the real peel... ## 🔥 Trending Stories - [**Burna Boy Joins Coldplay**](https://www.okayafrica.com/burna-boy-coldplay-we-pray/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) on Their New Single “We Pray” *via OkayAfrica* - Maya Jama Shows Off [**Her Somali Roots**](https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/notting-hill-carnival-maya-jama-london-b2601796.html?ref=marmaladecollective.com) at Notting Hill Carnival *via Independent* - New International [**Flights to Africa**](https://www.cntraveler.com/story/new-us-airline-routes-fall-2024?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Launching From the US *via Conde Nast Traveller* - Netflix's [**Tòkunbò**](https://www.okayafrica.com/netflix-nigeria-tokunbo-thriller/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) is an Artfully Executed Nigerian Thriller *via OkayAfrica* - An Insider's Guide to [**Discovering Dakar**](https://www.cntraveller.com/article/insiders-guide-to-discovering-dakar-senegal-as-a-solo-black-woman?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *via Conde Nast Traveller* - African Classical Music: Nine Great Works by [**African Composers You Need To Know**](https://www.classical-music.com/features/works/african-classical-music?ref=marmaladecollective.com) via *BBC Music Magazine* - Qasimi Rising Teams Up With Lagos Fashion Week to [**Spotlight Emerging African Designers**](https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/08/qasimi-rising-x-lagos-fashion-week/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *via BellaNaija* --- ## ⏳ Trivia Time Which internationally acclaimed **Senegalese filmmaker**, often referred to as the "father of African cinema," was based in Dakar and is known for his groundbreaking film "Black Girl" (1966)? A) Djibril Diop Mambéty B) Ousmane Sembène C) Moussa Sène Absa *Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.* --- ###### ICYMI ## 🧭 A Marmalade Guide To... [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/08/Chishuru-interiors--5--1.jpg)](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/outstanding-african-fine-dining-restaurants-in-london/) **Image Courtesy of Chishuru* ## 6 Outstanding African Fine Dining Restaurants in London From Michelin-starred creations to intimate spots bursting with flavour, these six restaurants are rewriting the rules of what it means to eat out. Ready to embark on a culinary journey that blends tradition with modern flair? 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[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/08/Snapinsta.app_454669347_18431847220071504_4020769410479056884_n_1080.jpg)](https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/AfriCali/Kiano-Moju/9781668002131?ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Image Courtesy of Kiano Moju / Instagram* 🎧 **Listening to:** [**Moving by Omah Lay**](https://open.spotify.com/album/5ddIWQKK8ViScna6B0ARAl?si=nJxHFgGmSKeR%5FECQb74FGQ&ref=marmaladecollective.com). “Moving” sees Omah Lay embrace the spinning highs of living in the moment, which has been a prevalent theme in his music since he released the deluxe version of *Boy Alone* last year. Produced by Pontus Persson and LIOHN. 📺 **Watching:** [**Ayra Starr's Documentary 'Dare to Dream'**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFmSqTOdJEc&ref=marmaladecollective.com). Explore the remarkable journey of global superstar Ayra Starr in the captivating documentary "Dare to Dream," produced by Homecoming. 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