> ## 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. # Lupita's African Journey, Grammy's African Embrace, Nollywood's Story, Afrobeats Hit, Cape Town Fashion - URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/lupitas-african-journey-grammys-african-embrace-nollywoods-story-afrobeats-hit-cape-town-fashion/ - Published: 2024-02-05T10:00:41.000Z - Updated: 2024-02-05T10:00:40.000Z - Description: Lupita Nyong'o is captivated by African beauty, exploring its vast landscapes. The Grammys' journey to embracing African music, the rich history of Nollywood, Usher's new track with Pheelz, and spotlighting fashion designers at the Cape Town Art Fair. - Author: Editorial Team - Tags: Newsletters **Welcome to Vol 78 of The Spread!** The Spread is a weekly edit of the best stories and global news on Africa(ns) influencing mainstream culture. *Welcome new to our subscribers who signed up since the last issue! If you haven't already, hit subscribe and join *3,655* culturally-curious people.* [πŸ‘‰ Subscribe πŸ‘ˆ](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/subscribe/) 🍿 Heads up, lovebirds and movie-buffs! We're teaming up with The Kickback to bring you a [****private screening of Bob Marley's 'One Love' movie**](https://bit.ly/3OtUepg?ref=marmaladecollective.com). Perfect for the month of love, wouldn't you say? [****Grab your tickets**](https://bit.ly/3OtUepg?ref=marmaladecollective.com) and let's get together and feel alright! Now, on to the real peel... ## πŸ”₯ Trending Stories ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/02/asake-RS-MJ-4-Large.jpeg) **Image Source: RollingStone* - How the [Grammys Came to Celebrate African](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/grammys-afrobeats-best-african-performance-1234853693/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Music *via RollingStone* - [Lupita mesmerised by African beauty](https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/travel/lupita-nyongo-mesmerised-by-african-beauty-as-she-explores-the-continent-4f6daf86-60b3-4248-9589-96b77df21b3b?ref=marmaladecollective.com) as she explores the continent *via IOL* - [Inside Nollywood](https://www.wallpaper.com/art/inside-nollywood-tracing-nigerias-film-history?ref=marmaladecollective.com): tracing Nigeria’s film history *via Wallpaper* - [5 Songs Nominated](https://www.okayafrica.com/grammys-best-african-music-nominees/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) For the First-Ever African Grammy Award *via OkayAfrica* - [Usher Taps Pheelz](https://www.okayafrica.com/usher-pheelz-ruins/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) for Emotional Afrobeats & Amapiano-Infused Earworm β€œRuin” *via OkayAfrica* - Meet the [fashion designers showcasing at Cape Town](https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/lifestyle/meet-the-fashion-designers-showcasing-at-the-11th-investec-cape-town-art-fair-3c0564b2-393a-4724-b086-b42b2df41a09?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Art Fair *via IOL* --- ## ⏳ Trivia Time **Question:** What is the title of the **first Netflix original series from South Africa**? 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Nelson Mandela was a fan of folktales, and this landmark work is a cause for celebration as it gathers together many of Africa's most cherished folktales.[ ](https://industrieafrica.com/blogs/imprint/culture-conversation-luxury-why-we-need-an-african-fashion-renaissance-sustainability-renee-neblett?ref=marmaladecollective.com) πŸ“Ί **Watching:** [NFL's Super Bowl ad teaser](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7V17-JZam0&ab%5Fchannel=NFL&ref=marmaladecollective.com), set in Ghana's capital. 🎧 **Listening to:** [YKB on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2f8rjDwhSy9IDL6sB6BEEE?si=P9reTPKDSN2TfXQLjwbUuQ&ref=marmaladecollective.com). If you’re a fan of music discovery, the chances are likely that you’ve probably come across YKB’s music on the Internet. 🎟️ **Booking:** [JAM Games Night](https://bit.ly/3OtUepg?ref=marmaladecollective.com) event. 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