From spotlighting the creatives shaping mainstream culture to uncovering the stories you couldnât scroll past, this issue is a celebration of you, our community, and everything that made our years with you unforgettable.
Dave teases his third album, LABRUM brings culture to John Lewis, and African series score Emmy nods. Plus, Shattta Wale scores a Grammy green light, Yinka Ilori brings his flair to Wyclef Jeanâs latest single, and Rema lands on TIMEâs 100 Emerging Leaders list.
Liz Sanya and Slawn join forces to inspire dreamers, Ugo Mozie reimagines fashion in New York, and Ama Qamata shines as LâOrĂ©alâs new star. Plus, Sarz lines up Afrobeats royalty, Irenosen Okojie earns RSL honors, Lauryn & Wyclef stun in Thebe Magugu, and DembĂ©lĂ© takes the Ballon dâOr.
Weâre outside celebrating culture this month! From Orry Shenjobiâs immersive A WĂ NÌBáșžÌ exhibition, to testing our Naija knowledge at The Big Fat Nigerian Pub Quiz, to dining fine at The Graceful Kitchen x Olu Olu Foods Supperclub â weâre linking up in true Marmalade style.
IB Kamara brings Off-White back to New York, Air Afrique teams up with Nike, and Thebe Magugu steps into new territory. Plus, Ekow Eshun takes on a landmark art role, Africa launches its first AI film festival, Omar Degan leads a historic biennale, and Davido preps for a Coachella debut.
Tolu Coker rewrites fashion, Shaboozey launches his own label and Edward Enninful debuts with Moncler. Plus, Gyakie becomes a Spotify ambassador, Idris Elba redefines African cinema, Kwame Adusei takes African design to L.A, and Tyla makes VMA history.
Yinka Ilori lights up Bloomingdaleâs, Mafikizolo celebrate heritage, and Meta AI x Ifeanyi Nwune drop an AI-powered line at AFWL. Victoria Mboko stuns Canadian tennis, TikTok for Artists hits SA, Tolu Arokodare joins Wolves, and Burna Boy lands a global deal with On
This September, Marmalade members are stepping out! From live bands and day parties to pub quizzes with a Naija twist, weâll be linking up at some of the cityâs best cultural events and experiences.
Gyakie teases After Midnight, Davido joins Scorpion Kings Live, and Sindiso Khumalo opens a Cape Town flagship. Plus, My Fatherâs Shadow hits Nigerian cinemas, Tems takes Leading Vibe to Kenya, South Sudanese models crush Kilimanjaro, and Amaarae & Moliy score AFRIMA nods
Uncle Waffles fronts Adidasâ Superstar, Ayo Edebiri makes her Broadway debut, and Maryhilda Obasiota Ibe wins a Ruth Lilly fellowship. FIFA lands in Morocco, Otedolaâs book hits Amazonâs top list, and Olamide plots a London comeback
Skeptaâs Big Smoke shakes the UK, Asakeâs âTerminatorâ goes silver, and Burberry crowns TikTokâs âBus Aunty.â Plus, Victoria Mboko topples Osaka, Tobi Amusan eyes glory, and DJ Maphorisa brings amapiano to NYC
Lupita Nyongo takes the stage with brother Junior, Amaarae drops a star-packed album, and Martell rallies icons for Afrobeatsâ future. Plus, Burna Boy, Tyla, and Tems shine at the VMAs, Osimhen makes a record move, and IAMISIGO stuns at CHFW.
Wizkid and Tyla drop a star collab, Burna Boy stuns at the Euros parade, and African designers shine in Kigali. Michelle Agyemang takes Euro 2025, five African films head to Venice, KAVA joins the streaming game, and Roc Nation steps into African football.
August is calling, and weâre answering with good food, big energy, and plenty to look forward to. From open-air celebrations to slow dinners with new faces, itâs all about culture, connection, and making the most of special moments.
Tyla and Ayra land Global Citizen, Tems stuns at FIFA, and Joel Quayson takes home Dior gold. Olivia YacĂ© heads to Miss Universe, Lagos preps for E1 racing, Africaâs top DJs turn up the volume, and Kaizer Chiefs drop Afro-inspired kits.
The Spread Vol. 4: August 22nd, 2022
The Spread Vol. 3: August 15th, 2022
Over the years, we have seen how TV shows are influencing the fashion industry. From Blood Sisters on Netflix to Showmaxâs RHOL, hereâs Marmaladeâs guide to a few TV shows you should be streaming in 2022 if you love African fashion and entertainment.
Much like the meticulous documentation of historical designers in the Global States, the Africa Fashion exhibition at the V&A Museum seeks to document African designers and creatives who have used their works to elevate the African continent.
We'll join Kika Osunde (otherwise known as Kika Good Hair) the co-founder of coveted hair brand Good Hair from her home. There, she'll walk us through the highlight reel of her trip to Accra, Ghana.
Think you know your A, B, Cs? Well...what about your Zimbabwe A, B, Cs? It's time to celebrate Zim culture! Check out this video that'll take you through the A to Z of beautiful, breathtaking, vibrant Zimbabwe. The energy of the country has us buzzing.
