Welcome to Vol 107 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
- Lupita Nyongo Announces New African Diaspora Podcast That Will Tell Stories of Africans via The British Blacklist
- This Overlooked Central African Country Is the Continent’s Most Thrilling Safari Destination via Vogue
- Ayra Starr: ‘I wanted to be an African superstar’ via Dazed
- This Young Nigerian Architect Practice Draws on 'Simplicity, Clarity, and Unity' via Wallpaper
- Off-White's Nothing-But-Net Collection Was Inspired by a Trip to Ghana via HYPEBEAST
- Ezra Collective Return With ‘Streets Is Calling’ Featuring M.anifest and Moonchild Sanelly via CLASH
- Zimbabwean-born Ananya Drops Fiery New Song, “Emotions”, Can Heal Your Heartbreak via Rollingstone Africa
⏳ Trivia Time
Question: For which film did Lupita Nyong'o win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first Kenyan actress to win an Oscar?
A) Black Panther
B) 12 Years a Slave
C) Us
Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.
ICYMI
🧭 A Marmalade Guide To...
African Paralympians Who Are Redefining Sports
When it comes to sports, victory is often celebrated with fanfare and fame, yet, a group of athletes quietly, and powerfully redefine what it means to compete. We love medals and records, but the 2024 Paralympics is more. It’s a powerful testament to the human spirit’s capacity to overcome. Across Africa, Paralympians are shattering expectations, rewriting the rules, and showing us that true strength lies in resilience.
What We're...
📰 Reading: This CNBC interview about how this 29-year-old British-Ghanaian millionaire doesn’t own a home including how he spends and invests his money instead.
🎧 Listening to: Ghana's #1 Song 'Lomo Lomo'. Teaming up with the acclaimed Black Sherif, KiDi creates a musical experience that is both captivating and memorable. The production is finely tuned, with seamless integration of beats and vocals that highlight the strengths of both artists.
📺 Watching: Ayra Starr perform “Last heartbreak song” as MTV’s push artist of the month ahead of the VMAs.
🎟️ Booking: Homemade: An Evening with Lerato & Kiano. Get ready for a deliciously unique evening centred on conversations, culture, cuisine, and community! This is your chance to experience the world of African cuisine with these two culinary tastemakers and cookbook authors.
👀 Eyeing: AfroFuture x Industrie Africa capsule collection. Check out the curated assortment of emerging creatives on the continent, part of an exclusive partnership with AfroFuture, amplifying the next generation of African fashion designers.
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