Highlights:

  • Barbican Showcases Julianknxx's Blackness Exploration via i-d-vice
  • Tresor Signs a Global Co-publishing Agreement with Sony Music Publishing via Hypemagazine
  • A Marmalade Guide to ALT WORLD: Celebrating Creativity, Inclusivity and Diversity via Marmalade Collective
  • Apple Music’s 'Oshe Naija' for Nigeria's Independence Day Celebration via OkayAfrica
  • Stonebwoy and Angelique Kidjo Collaborate in "Manodzi" Video, Celebrating Global African Music via OkayAfrica
  • Justyna Obasi Directs Captivating Adidas Samba Campaign via Adidas
  • Senegalese Newcomer Seydou Sarr Grabs Marcello Mastroianni Award at the 80th Venice Film Fest via OkayAfrica

Now, on to the real peel...

Barbican Showcases Julianknxx's Blackness Exploration

Photo Credit: French Gold

Sierra Leonean London-based artist Julianknxx, also known as Julian Knox, presents a public exhibition, "Chorus in Rememory of Flight," at London's Barbican Centre. The exhibition, which combines film, choral music, and spoken poetry, explores shared Black histories in European port cities. Drawing from African culture, it challenges notions of home and identity. The exhibition encourages active participation and celebrates communal singing, symbolizing hope and joy, and the power of music to unite and soothe.

👉 Check it out on i-d-vice

Tresor Signs a Global Co-publishing Agreement with Sony Music Publishing

Tresor: Photo Credit: Travys Owen

African Pop artist TRESOR has signed a global co-publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing, expanding his international presence. His music will be published by Sony Music Publishing and Jacquel Music Publishing, a division of his own Jacquel Entertainment Group. TRESOR joins a prestigious roster of songwriters like Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, and Ed Sheeran. Sony Music Publishing executives welcomed him and praised his creative talent.

👉 Check it out on Hypemagazine

A Marmalade Guide to ALT WORLD: Celebrating Creativity, Inclusivity and Diversity

Mr.Eazi courtesy of his IG Page
Image Credit: ALT WORLD

ALT WORLD, a fashion and creativity platform, launched an alternative fashion week at Samsung KX, promoting diversity and inclusivity. The event featured six trailblazing stylists, panels featuring Black female designers and Gen Z stylists, and explored the intersection of fashion and technology. It emphasized community building and aimed to revolutionize the fashion and tech landscape, fostering positive influence on the creative industries.

👉 Check it out on Marmalade Collective

Apple Music’s 'Oshe Naija' for Nigeria's Independence Day Celebration

Image Courtesy of Apple Music

Apple Music is marking Nigeria's 63rd independence anniversary with its Oshe Naija campaign, showcasing the country's influential music heritage. Leading Nigerian artists, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Rema, and Asake, have achieved remarkable success on Apple Music's global platform, setting records and dominating charts. This celebration of Nigerian music can be experienced on Apple Music's dedicated Oshe Naija space, underscoring the genre's growing global reach and impact.

👉 Check it out on OkayAfrica

Stonebwoy and Angelique Kidjo Collaborate in "Manodzi" Video, Celebrating Global African Music

Credit: Fifth Dimension

Afro-Dancehall star Stonebwoy collaborates with Grammy icon Angelique Kidjo on the "Manodzi" music video for his "5th Dimension" album. The Ghanaian musician celebrates self-assurance and determination in the video. Stonebwoy's international tour follows the North American leg, and their partnership celebrates African music's global influence, bridging generations and continents. Their collaboration bridges generations and celebrates African music's global influence.

👉 Check it out on OkayAfrica

Justyna Obasi Directs Captivating adidas Samba Campaign

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Justyna Obasi, a Polish-Nigerian filmmaker, has crafted a captivating film for adidas Originals, celebrating the iconic Samba sneaker. The film encapsulates the mythical journey of the Samba, tracing its evolution across eras and landscapes. Justyna's intuitive approach to filmmaking has earned her a portfolio of award-winning campaigns for companies like Meta, Google, and Adidas, including her co-directed Facebook film "Skate Nation Ghana.”

👉 Check it out on Adidas

Senegalese Newcomer Seydou Sarr Grabs Marcello Mastroianni Award at 80th Venice Film Fest

Seydou Sarr. Credit:

Seydou Sarr won the Marcello Mastroianni prize for Best Young Actor at the Venice Film Festival for his role in "Io Capitano," a film about two young boys' journey from Dakar to Europe. The film, directed by Matteo Garrone, highlights the harsh realities of migration and underscores the importance of addressing immigration issues in Europe.

👉 Check it out on OkayAfrica
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