> ## 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. # James Barnor Honoured; Oxlade's "Arabambi" Debuts; Awarri Eyes OpenAI’s Spot - URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/james-barnor-honoured-oxlade-arabambi-debuts-awarri-eyes-openai-spot/ - Published: 2024-06-17T09:00:34.000Z - Updated: 2024-06-17T09:00:33.000Z - Description: Ghana celebrates James Barnor's creative legacy, Oxlade drops new single "Arabambi," and Nigerian AI startup Awarri is poised to rival OpenAI. Dive into vibrant visuals with BOJ & Adekunle Gold, and explore Yinka Ilori's Chicago transformation. African stories find a new champion at Taeps Studios. - Author: Tola Alade - Tags: Newsletters **Welcome to Vol 95 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 you haven't already, hit subscribe and join thousands of culturally-curious people. And if this email was forwarded to you, *subscribe* to get it in your inbox too.* [👉 Subscribe 👈](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/subscribe/) 🙏🏾 ****Before we dive in, I have a quick favour to ask...** Each week, I dedicate several hours to creating this newsletter entirely for free. If you find value in The Spread, it would mean the world to me if you could share it with just one person you think would enjoy it too. ***Simply forward this email to them** and encourage them to click the button above to subscribe. Thank you 😉 Now, on to the real peel... ## 🔥 Trending Stories - [**Ghana Honours James Barnor's**](https://www.okayafrica.com/james-barnor-95-festival-ghana/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Sprawling Impact and Influence on Ghanaian Creativity *via OkayAfrica* - [**Oxlade is Back**](https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/06/oxlade-new-single-arabambi/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) With a New Single and Video “Arabambi” *via BellaNaija* - Everything to Know About 'Perfect Match' Season 2 [**Scene-Stealer Tolú Ekundare**](https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/tv-shows/tolu-ekundare-perfect-match/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *via Marie Claire* - [**Yinka Ilori Transformed the Facade of Chicago’s**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91139347/this-massive-art-installation-in-chicago-is-a-building-size-exploration-of-joy?ref=marmaladecollective.com) The Mart Building into a Vibrant Video Installation *via Fast Company* - [**Champion Tapped the Ivorian Creative Collective**](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/champion-nip/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) to Harness its Amapiano Influence *via Highsnobiety* [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/06/1718297184-c10.jpg)](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/champion-nip/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Image Source: Highsnobiety* - [**This Little-known AI Nigerian Startup**](https://restofworld.org/2024/nigeria-awarri-ai-startup-llm/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Has The Potential to be The Next OpenAI *via Rest of World* - Get Into the Intimate Visuals for [**BOJ and Adekunle Gold’s “Love Garden”**](https://www.okayafrica.com/boj-adekunle-gold-love-garden/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *via OkayAfrica* - Former Prime Video Exec [**Ukonwa Ojo Takes Stake in Taeps Animation Studios**](https://variety.com/2024/film/global/ukonwa-ojo-taeps-animation-studios-1236033470/?ref=marmaladecollective.com), Dedicated to Bringing Powerful African Stories to Life *via Variety* --- ## ⏳ Trivia Time Question: Which **Ghanaian artist is known for the hit song “Adonai”,** which became a global sensation and features the artist Castro? A) Sarkodie B) Stonebwoy C) Shatta Wale *Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.* --- 📲 Remember to join us on [****WhatsApp**](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDoTjV9Gv7MEXAkvb2q?ref=marmaladecollective.com). We’d love to hear from readers on what you’d like to see on WhatsApp that’d be better or different from our newsletters. --- ## 🧭 A Marmalade Guide To... [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/06/MTIIQXPUJ5MEZEA3C6T4VBLRLY-1.jpeg)](https://snapchat.com/t/UHMoY8F6?ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Usher Superbowl Performance. REUTERS/Brian Snyder* ## 10 African Dance Moves You Must Know! African dance moves are taking over the world! From [Usher’s superbowl performance](https://snapchat.com/t/UHMoY8F6?ref=marmaladecollective.com) to BTS’s Idol music video, to popular dance trends. African dance moves are firmly part of mainstream dancing culture. Here are 10 popular African dance moves you have to make sure you know! [Let’s get into it!](https://snapchat.com/t/UHMoY8F6?ref=marmaladecollective.com) --- ## What We're... 📰 **Reading:** [**A conversation with Chef Eric Adjepong**](https://www.saveur.com/culture/at-home-with-chef-eric-adjepong/?ref=marmaladecollective.com). Saveur interviews the food TV star and chef about how West African cuisine became the foundation of his culinary path. 📺 **Watching:** ["**Ghana: Africa’s Golden Opportunity"**](https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2024/ghana-africas-golden-opportunity/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) on CNBC Africa. A mini documentary that explores opportunities in Ghana's untapped potential as a hub for new investments and tourism. 🎧 **Listening to:** [**“There’s More to That” Podcast Episode**](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx%5F3987%5Fc215b61d-817b-4d43-a929-d610e497e58d&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F3987%2Ffeed-rss.xml&ref=marmaladecollective.com) on African Cuisine. The episode is titled *"America’s Best New Restaurant Celebrates the Flavors of West Africa"*. 🎟️ **Booking:** [**COMMON GROUND**](https://lu.ma/9aqpo7sz?ref=marmaladecollective.com) (use code CGLDN24 for 10% off tickets). This Saturday, come and celebrate African culture with amazing art, music, and insightful conversations. This exhibition is curated by Marmalade Collective in partnership with New Comma. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/06/common-ground.gif)](https://lu.ma/9aqpo7sz?ref=marmaladecollective.com) 👀 **Eyeing:** [**Jude Lartey's limited edition photography pieces**](https://bettershared.co/collections/jude-lartey?ref=marmaladecollective.com) on BetterShared. Jude Lartey is a self taught image-maker from Ghana. His cinematic scenes are illustrations of the new identities of his generation; dreams, fashions and evolutions. --- ## 👏 That's a wrap! Did we miss anything? Or just want to say hey? 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