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!
Joseph Deng becomes the first South Sudanese player signed by the LA Dodgers, while Palmwine Icecream makes history at Berlin Fashion Week. Tems joins the ownership group of San Diego FC, and the Pan African Film and Arts Festival unveils its 2025 lineup.
Meet Tolani Agoro, founder of Chapmans of London, who's bringing Nigerian beverage culture to the UK while balancing life as a new mother.
Demilade acknowledges the challenges of making friends as an adult but that prompted her to create 'My Friend’s House' as a welcoming space where people can have fun, connect through simple activities, and experience something new.
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 hit the road with a US tour, Formula One gears up for a historic African return. Kitale Film Week gathers global movie lovers in Kenya, Afro Nation Portugal locks in major performances.
Here's what's coming up for the Marmalade community in February. Marmalade isn’t just a platform; it’s a community built by you. So, whether you're joining our virtual hangout or can't wait to meet up in-person, we’ve got something sweet lined up for everyone.
For a while, Kashope made the mistake of wanting to tell stories that felt distant, stories that didn’t resonate with him personally. But over time, he has realised that the things around him—those unique, everyday experiences— are what make his work distinct.
1-54 hits Morocco, while Togo Yeye’s new collab stuns. Children of Blood and Bone preps for release, and M.A.D Solutions partners with YouTube. Meanwhile, AfroFuture takes African culture to the US, Kitchener’s Carvery Bar reopens in Jo’burg, and Kojo Kingsley Schindler fuses football and fashion.
