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.
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🔥 Trending Stories
- Ghana Honours James Barnor's Sprawling Impact and Influence on Ghanaian Creativity via OkayAfrica
- Oxlade is Back With a New Single and Video “Arabambi” via BellaNaija
- Everything to Know About 'Perfect Match' Season 2 Scene-Stealer Tolú Ekundare via Marie Claire
- Yinka Ilori Transformed the Facade of Chicago’s The Mart Building into a Vibrant Video Installation via Fast Company
- Champion Tapped the Ivorian Creative Collective to Harness its Amapiano Influence via Highsnobiety
- This Little-known AI Nigerian Startup 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” via OkayAfrica
- Former Prime Video Exec Ukonwa Ojo Takes Stake in Taeps Animation Studios, 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.
🧭 A Marmalade Guide To...
10 African Dance Moves You Must Know!
African dance moves are taking over the world! From Usher’s superbowl performance 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!
What We're...
📰 Reading: A conversation with Chef Eric Adjepong. 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" 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 on African Cuisine. The episode is titled "America’s Best New Restaurant Celebrates the Flavors of West Africa".
🎟️ Booking: COMMON GROUND (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.
👀 Eyeing: Jude Lartey's limited edition photography pieces 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.
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