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.
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🔥 Trending Stories
- Burna Boy Joins Coldplay on Their New Single “We Pray” via OkayAfrica
- Maya Jama Shows Off Her Somali Roots at Notting Hill Carnival via Independent
- New International Flights to Africa Launching From the US via Conde Nast Traveller
- Netflix's Tòkunbò is an Artfully Executed Nigerian Thriller via OkayAfrica
- An Insider's Guide to Discovering Dakar via Conde Nast Traveller
- African Classical Music: Nine Great Works by African Composers You Need To Know via BBC Music Magazine
- Qasimi Rising Teams Up With Lagos Fashion Week to Spotlight Emerging African Designers 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.
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What We're...
📰 Reading: AfriCali Cookbook by Kiano Moju. AfriCali is not a traditional cookbook, but rather one inspired by the delicious meals Kiano has experienced in life. The recipes are unfussy but dedicated to flavour.
🎧 Listening to: Moving by Omah Lay. “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'. Explore the remarkable journey of global superstar Ayra Starr in the captivating documentary "Dare to Dream," produced by Homecoming. This film offers an exclusive look into Ayra Starr’s evolution as she embarks on her transformative "unfurling butterfly era.
🎟️ Booking: JAM Picnic in the Park. (New Date: Saturday 31st August). Get ready for the ultimate summer picnic in London, where culture, community and celebration come together in a park near you!
👀 Eyeing: Patta x Seun Kuti Collab. This partnership with Nigerian musician Seun Kuti represents a powerful fusion of fashion, music, and activism, paying homage to Seun Kuti’s trailblazing Afrobeat legacy and his ongoing fight for social justice.
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