Highlights:

  • Burna Boy Announces New Album Coming in August and Releases Video for 'Big 7' via Pitchfork
  • Oprah Winfrey Experienced a "Soul-Filling Time" in Morocco via UAE Moments
  • Victony, the Afrobeats Outlaw, on His Remarkable Afrobeats Journey to Happiness via Teen Vogue
  • Ayra Starr Joins Jordan's Iconic Collective - Afrobeat Superstar Featured in Promotional Video via Unorthodox Reviews
  • Yves Saint Laurent's Luxurious Moroccan Vacation Home Open for Stays via Elle Decor
  • Harrison Ford Introduced to Nigerian food by Star Wars’ John Boyega via CBR
  • Thebe Magugu Partners with Adidas for Orlando Pirates Football Club Collaboration via Business of Fashion
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Burna Boy Announces New Album Coming in August and Releases Video for 'Big 7'

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Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy is set to release his next album, 'I Told Them...', on August 24. The album features RZA, Busta Rhymes, Junior Mafia, and actor Shameik Moore. Burna Boy recently sold out a stadium show in the U.S. and became the first Nigerian artist to headline Madison Square Garden. He also collaborated with J Hus and 21 Savage on the single 'Sittin on Top of the World'.

Check it out on Pitchfork

Oprah Winfrey Experienced a "Soul-Filling Time" in Morocco

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Oprah Winfrey recently visited Morocco, spending two delightful days exploring the local culture. She shared a video on Instagram, showcasing her visits to the vibrant souqs, enjoying traditional music, and trying local delicacies. The highlight was Souk Semmarine, and Oprah was captivated by the rug-making process at a carpet shop. Celebrities praised her experience in Morocco.

Check it out on UAE Moments

Victony, the Afrobeats Outlaw, on His Remarkable Afrobeats Journey to Happiness

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Victony, the rising Afrobeat artist, shares his alternate universe called Outlawville, where self-expression thrives. He introduces Tredax, his avatar, and discusses his music journey and recovery from a tragic accident that almost ended his life. With newfound optimism, he releases new music, embracing joy and looking forward to the next phase of his career.

Check it out on Teen Vogue
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Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr partners with Jordan's Jumpman Women Collection, joining a star-studded lineup of Afrobeat artists like Wizkid and Davido that have collaborated with some of the world's largest sportswear brands. The Jumpman Women Collection, a project celebrating women's achievements, includes skaters, designers, photographers, and more from around the world. Ayra's collaboration marks her presence in the world of sportswear brands.

Check it out on Unorthodox Reviews

Yves Saint Laurent's Luxurious Moroccan Vacation Home Open for Stays

Yves Saint Laurent's Moroccan Vacation Home. Image Credit: Villa Mabrouka.

British designer Jasper Conran has transformed Yves Saint Laurent's Moroccan vacation home, Villa Mabrouka, into a 12-suite hotel with a one-colour-per-room theme. The hotel features Moroccan design elements, Roman mosaics, and Andalusian tiles, and offers modern amenities like rooftop terraces, restaurants, and pools surrounded by gardens. Conran aims to create a luxurious and personal experience.

Check it out on Elle Decor

Harrison Ford Introduced to Nigerian food by Star Wars’ John Boyega

John Boyega. Image Courtesy of Ebony Magazine

John Boyega and Harrison Ford enjoyed Nigerian cuisine in London during Star Wars production. They visited a West African-themed restaurant, 805, where Ford tried various dishes beyond jollof rice. Boyega hopes his latest work, "They Cloned Tyrone," and his positive relationship with director Juel Taylor will lead to exciting future projects. He also proposed playing a Doctor in a multiverse episode of Doctor Who.

Check it out on CBR

Thebe Magugu Partners with Adidas for Orlando Pirates Football Club Collaboration

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Johannesburg-based designer Thebe Magugu collaborates with Adidas to design football uniforms for the South African team Orlando Pirates for the 2023-2024 season. The collection includes a black-and-white home jersey and a pistachio green away jersey, featuring the club's skull and bones motif. The partnership provides designer exposure and opens doors for future collaborations in menswear and women's soccer teams.

Check it out on Business of Fashion
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