Ayra Starr goes platinum, Ayo Edebiri channels her roots at Met Gala, and a Ghanian chef champions African cuisine. Plus, African designers dominate the Met, Afrocentric films head to the New York African Film Festival, and Apple Music spotlights Africa’s hottest music capitals.
Grace Ladoja opens permanent Homecoming store and Alioune Diagne debuts with a celebration of African dreams. Plus, Rema wins big at the Headies, Tigst Assefa smashes a marathon record, and Tolu Coker & Torisheju Dumi land LVMH Prize nods.
The sun’s out 😎 (finally!) and so are we! This May, we’re shaking things up with a special Bank Holiday meet-up just for you, an exclusive tasting event of our plantain-infused rum, DÒDÒ (trust us, you’ll want to brag about this)...plus more
Burna Boy electrifies a sold-out Stade de France, Savara crafts a new Kenyan sound, and Mo Abudu and Kwame Onwuachi make TIME’s 100 list. Plus, a Guinean striker rewrites Champions League history, East Africans dominate the Paris Marathon, and Fireboy lights up Royal Albert Hall
Amoako Boafo brings Accra’s spirit to London and Wizkid’s journey hits Tribeca Film Festival. Plus, Davido joins Essence Fest lineup, 18 year old Beninese baller eyes NBA history, and Tyla lands another global deal
Cassper Nyovest and Mörda to headline Cape Town’s ComUnity Festival, Wole Soyinka Honoured by US Government, Oxlade drops OXLADE FROM AFRICA (DELUXE), and Fankeenna Film Fest preps for round two in Somaliland.
Little Simz unveils the first wave of artists for London’s Meltdown 2025. Plus, LeeMcKrazy and Scotts Maphuma’s UK tour sells out, Joeboy embraces freedom on ‘Viva Lavida,’ ZUGU TV expands African entertainment globally, and Charbel Coffi debuts in Lagos with Identité Révélée.
Davido unveils a five-city tour ahead of album drop. Plus, Xowié is Apple Music’s Up Next artist, NSG bridges London and West Africa on ‘The Big 6,’ Creele Animation teases ‘Sopo,’ a Fela Kuti-inspired short, and Lagos Gallery Weekend returns for 2025.
MMM is an exclusive, members-only virtual series designed to spark connection, conversation and community. The theme for this edition is "Empowering Progress", as part of our celebration of International Women's Month.
Stormzy receives honorary Cambridge doctorate, and Adedayo Agarau’s The Years of Blood set for release. Plus, Simi marks Women’s History Month, The Risky Boys go viral in Cairo, and David Kusi Boye-Doe is Ghana's First LVMH Prize Semi-Finalist.
Forbes honours Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tiwa Savage and more, Richard Mofe-Damijo joins Children of Blood and Bone. Norman Maake’s Sebata debuts, Eniola Bolaji wins gold, and Dentsu Kenya trains future influencers.
March is serving up premium vibes! We’re closing out International Women’s Month with Marmalade Member Mondays featuring a legendary special guest—expect powerful convos on Empowering Progress.
Ezekiel Nathaniel sets another African 400m indoor record, while Wizkid makes his directorial debut with Kese. Plus, Nairobi hosts a top Italian wine roadshow, and Ugochukwu Onukwubiri stuns at the Imperial Black launch.
Favour Ofili’s record-breaking run stuns despite Olympic snub, Ayra Starr tops Spotify Nigeria’s Global Impact list, Khartoum wins at Berlinale & Hassan Hajjaj’s exhibit celebrates community. Plus, Dream Count gets an audiobook & Joburg Film Festival opens with an Ernest Cole doc.
Jacob Kiplimo sets a world record, while Ayra Starr stuns at MOBO. Meanwhile, Nairobi’s Circle Art Gallery is spotlighting talent & Tems preps for the 2025 Roots Picnic. Plus, Africa’s first AI-themed film is on the way, and four African designers are eyeing the LVMH Prize!
We hosted an experience for folks who wanted a bank holiday weekend away from Carnival. JAM linked up with PinexGinja, offering a mix of African and Jamaican culture. We had DJ sets with Afrobeats, Amapiano, Bashment, and Dancehall. Plus, photo booths, cocktails, and chill vibes only! 🎶🍹
We're back with Vol. 59 of The Spread, our weekly edit of the best stories and global news on Africa(ns) influencing mainstream culture.
The Legacy is a short documentary that provides a captivating and informative introduction to the life and work of the iconic musician and activist, Fela Kuti. The documentary also explores Fela's musical influence and legacy, and will be followed by a panel discussion with special guests.
In celebration of Nigeria's Independence, JAM and Faaji Sundays are coming together to host an authentic cultural experience for those who love Nigerian food, music and spraying dollars 🤑
we're back with Vol. 58 of The Spread, our weekly edit of the best stories and global news on Africa(ns) influencing mainstream culture.
Wondering what to do this September? 🇬🇧 We’ve got you covered with the coolest afrocentric happenings around town. Get out there, meet some new faces, and soak up all the experiences.
