> ## 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. # Forbes Honours Tiwa Savage, and Richard Mofe-Damijo Joins Children of Blood and Bone - URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/forbes-honours-tiwa-savage-and-richard-mofe-damijo-joins-children-of-blood-and-bone/ - Published: 2025-03-17T10:00:07.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-17T10:00:06.000Z - Description: Forbes honours Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tiwa Savage and more, Richard Mofe-Damijo joins Children of Blood and Bone. Norman Maake’s Sebata debuts, Eniola Bolaji wins gold, and Dentsu Kenya trains future influencers. - Author: Editorial Team - Tags: Newsletters **Welcome to Vol 126 of The Spread!** Hello and welcome back to The Spread; your weekly edit of all the best stories and global news about Africans shaping mainstream culture. ❤️ Join us for this month’s edition of Marmalade Member Mondays (MMM) with our special guest; singer TV host and author, Gena West, on March 31\. [sign up here](https://lu.ma/ujhbt31h?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Now, on to the real peel 👇 ###### FEATURE STORY ## Simisola Gbadamosi Makes History as Youngest Nigerian Emmy Nominee ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2025/03/image--2-_012429-1.png) **Image Credit: CNN/Instagram* At just 13, Nigerian actress **Simisola Gbadamosi is making waves**! She’s officially the youngest Nigerian to earn an Emmy nomination, landing a spot in the Outstanding Younger Voice Performer category at the 3rd Annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards. Her role as Tola Martins in Disney+’s Iwájú has put her on the global stage—and it’s a huge win for Nigeria’s entertainment industry. **Iwájú, a six-episode animated series** that premiered in February 2024, takes viewers into a futuristic Lagos, following Tola, a rich island girl, and Kole, a tech-savvy whiz, as they navigate themes of inequality and adventure. A collaboration between Disney Animation and Kugali Media, the show blends Nigerian culture with innovative storytelling. Reacting to her nomination, Simisola shared, “Being nominated for this Emmy is truly an honor. I’m so grateful to be recognized alongside such incredible talent, whom I’ve actually watched, and to be part of a project that means so much. This moment is a dream (that I didn’t know I had) come true.” With the awards set for March 15, 2025, in Los Angeles, all eyes are on this rising star. No matter the outcome, she’s already making history—and inspiring young African creatives to dream big! [Read on Afrocritik ](https://www.afrocritik.com/simisola-gbadamosi-makes-history-as-youngest-nigerian-emmy-nominee/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) ## 🔥 Trending Stories - Richard Mofe-Damijo set to Lead [**Nigerian Cast of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Film Adaptation**](https://www.okayafrica.com/ayra-starr-children-blood-bone/?ref=marmaladecollective.com)**,** *via OkayAfrica* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2025/03/SaveClip.App_482501188_18488147428008019_4896357335716598610_n-1.jpg) **Image Credit: RMD/Instagram* - [**Dentsu Kenya launches school**](https://www.citizen.digital/entertainment/dentsu-kenya-launches-school-to-train-next-generation-influencers-n359015?ref=marmaladecollective.com) to train next generation influencers, *via Citizen Digital* - [**Norman Maake to thrill with new film**](https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/norman-maake-to-thrill-with-new-film-sebata-the-beast-at-the-joburg-film-festival-bb8e4943-ab51-41ab-92a7-c94969191dcf?ref=marmaladecollective.com): Sebata: The Beast, at the Joburg Film festival, *via GQ SA* - [**M.anifest Solidifies His Legacy as a Storyteller**](https://www.okayafrica.com/manifest-new-road-guava-trees/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) on ‘New Road and Guava Trees’, *via OkayAfrica* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2025/03/SaveClip.App_483594961_18490907116029317_868147742839421178_n-1.jpg) **Image Credit: M.anifest/Instagram* - [**Eniola Bolaji Extends Unbeaten Streak**](https://culturecustodian.com/eniola-bolaji-extends-unbeaten-streak-with-spanish-para-badminton-gold/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) with Spanish Para Badminton Gold, *via Culture Custodian* - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tiwa Savage, Nissi Ogulu & Others[**Honoured at 2025 Forbes Women Africa Award**s](https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/03/forbes-women-africa-awards-2025/?ref=marmaladecollective.com), *via BellaNaija* - [**Christian Saint brings Ghanaian culture to life**](https://www.gq.co.za/entertainment/christian-saint-brings-ghanaian-culture-to-life-through-a-lens-focused-on-african-stories-b391c604-e81c-47e3-a879-ce94ff4fdd4f?ref=marmaladecollective.com) through a lens focused on African stories, *via GQ SA* --- ## ⏳ Trivia Time ### What is the name of Nigeria's first ever feature-length animated film? A) Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters B) Bino and Fino: The Movie C) Malika: Warrior Queen D) Sade: The Secret Princess *Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.* --- ###### ICYMI ## 🧭 Guide: Ṣẹwà on Music, Community, and Her Debut Album 'Soulful Agbero’ ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2025/03/SaveClip.App_483963657_18299603506211366_3694924819542129582_n.jpg-1.webp) **Image Credit: Sewa/Instagram* The very first of our iconic Women's Month features is **singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and budding composer, Ṣẹ̀wà**; whose genre-bending music is both a tribute to her Nigerian roots and a reflection of her global experiences. She’s sold out concerts in Nigeria and Toronto, recently opened for the renowned Asa, and is currently working on her debut album set to launch her on a Canadian tour in 2025. In this interview, Ṣẹ̀wà opens up about her unique path, from learning guitar as a bucket-list wish to overcoming challenges and discovering the healing power of music. Join us as we delve into the mind of a rising star who’s on the brink of reshaping the soundscape of Afro-soul and beyond. This month, at Marmalade Collective, we’re leaning into that legacy with our theme: Empowering Progress. [Read & Share Guide](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/healing-through-sound-sewa-on-music-community-and-her-debut-album-soulful-agbero/) --- ## What We're... 📰 **Reading:** [**Honey and Spice**](https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Spice-Novel-Bolu-Babalola/dp/0063141485?ref=marmaladecollective.com) by Bolu Babalola 🎧 **Listening to:** [**Imimangaliso**](https://open.spotify.com/track/1M7j3BdQiqzK30LehjOFDN?si=6bqEb1qIRsGuea4UU7qhwA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZF1DX5ja5oV6Kto0&ref=marmaladecollective.com)by Lia Butler. 📺 **Watching:** [**Afrobeats: The Backstory**](https://www.netflix.com/ng/title/81591183?preventIntent=true&source=35), a docu-series capturing the socio-cultural forces that shaped Afrobeats, celebrating its pioneers and the vibrant Lagos scene that birthed it. 🎟️ **Booking:** The All Nigerian Pub Quiz Presents: The [**International Women's Day Pub Quiz**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-all-nigerian-pub-quiz-presents-the-international-womens-day-pub-quiz-tickets-1272708267689?ref=marmaladecollective.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2025/03/all-nigerian-pub-quiz--1-_012501.gif)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-all-nigerian-pub-quiz-presents-the-international-womens-day-pub-quiz-tickets-1272708267689?ref=marmaladecollective.com) 👀 **Eyeing:** Adele Dejak's handcrafted [**Afro-Tsire Extra Bracelet**](https://industrieafrica.com/products/adele-dejak-afro-tsire-extra-bracelet?%5Fpos=25&%5Ffid=5dbdd38e3&%5Fss=c&ref=marmaladecollective.com)**,** a statement piece capturing the essence of African warrior traditions. --- ## 🧡 Member Spotlight: Francetta Evans-Anfom, Music Journalist and Blogger ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2025/03/image--1-_013002-2-1.png) **Image Credit: BlackFemaleCopywriters.com* Meet Francetta Evans-Anfom, a music journalist and blogger spotlighting Afrobeats and Amapiano in the UK. When she’s not covering festivals or reviewing the latest hits, she’s ghostwriting for architects or indulging her love for Disney and Pixar films. [Get To Know Francetta ](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/francetta-evans-anfom-on-afrobeats-journalism-and-architectural-storytelling/) ## We See YOU! At Marmalade, we believe in celebrating all the incredible voices that make our community thrive. Are you a creative shaking up the scene, an entrepreneur building something bold, or a culture enthusiast with a story or two to tell? ****We'd like to hear from you!** [Share Your Story](https://forms.gle/5GKaGFMN9S1H2YUt5?ref=marmaladecollective.com) --- ## 👏 That's a wrap! Did we miss anything? Or just want to say hey? We'd love to hear from you! 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[Sign up today](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/#/portal/signup) and get more from Marmalade [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/01/Marmalade-Membership.gif)](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/#/portal/signup) 🗣️ Trivia Answer: ****A) Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters**