> ## 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. # Rema's $3M India Performance, Tolami Benson's Euro Fame, Biniam Girmay's Tour Triumph - URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/rema-india-performance-tolami-bensons-euro-fame-biniam-girmays-tour-triumph/ - Published: 2024-07-15T09:00:05.000Z - Updated: 2024-07-15T09:00:05.000Z - Description: Rema earns $3M performing at Indian billionaire's wedding, while Bukayo Saka's girlfriend, Tolami Benson, steals the spotlight at the 2024 Euros. Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay shines in the Tour de France. John Collins' Ghanaian musical journey, and Yanmo Omorogbe's insights on Fintech. - Author: Tola Alade - Tags: Newsletters **Welcome to Vol 99 of The Spread!** [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/07/Selfie-Stop-Station-Banner.jpg)](https://www.instagram.com/selfiestopstation/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) The Spread is a weekly edit of the best stories and global news on Africa(ns) influencing mainstream culture. *Welcome to our new subscribers who signed up this week! If you haven't already, hit subscribe and join thousands of culturally-curious people. And if this email was forwarded to you, *subscribe* to get it in your inbox too.* [👉 Subscribe 👈](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/subscribe/) 💛 This Saturday, the spotlight's on [****Kwanda's Inaugural Party**](https://lu.ma/ek44q6de?ref=marmaladecollective.com) – and trust me, you don’t want to miss it! Not only will there be vibes, but I’ll also be on a panel with some truly incredible founders. We’re discussing the diaspora’s roots and the future of our connections through arts, media and entrepreneurship. It's going to be a night of brilliant minds and unforgettable moments. 🎟️ [****Get your tix**](https://lu.ma/ek44q6de?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Now, on to the real peel... ## 🔥 Trending Stories - [**Rema Paid $3m to Perform “Calm Down”**](https://punchng.com/video-rema-performs-calm-down-at-india-billionaires-sons-wedding/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) at India Billionaire’s Son Wedding *via Punch* - [**8 Best Games**](https://www.thegamer.com/best-games-inspired-african-culture/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Inspired By African Culture *via TheGamer* - [**This 24-year-old Eritrean**](https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/now-its-better-if-i-dont-look-at-my-phone-biniam-girmay-becomes-a-tour-de-france-superstar?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Cyclist Becomes a Tour de France Superstar *via Cycling Weekly* [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/07/biniam-girmay-viert-de-zege-1.jpeg)](https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/now-its-better-if-i-dont-look-at-my-phone-biniam-girmay-becomes-a-tour-de-france-superstar?ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Credit: Tim De Waele / Getty Images* - Nigerian Global Superstar, [**Rema Shocks Afrobeats to New Life**](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/rema-heis-review-1235058224/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) With ‘Heis’*via RollingStone* - [**Yanmo Omorogbe Discusses the Role of Trust**](https://restofworld.org/2024/3-minutes-with-yanmo-omorogbe/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) in Building Fintech for Africa *via Rest of World* - [**British-born Guitarist Revels in Ghanian Sounds**](https://www.voanews.com/a/british-born-guitarist-revels-in-ghanian-sounds-/7692302.html?ref=marmaladecollective.com) After Visiting Ghana as a Child *via VOA* - Who is [**Bukayo Saka's Girlfriend**](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/tolami-benson-bukayo-saka-girlfriend?ref=marmaladecollective.com)? The ‘It Girl’ We're all Obsessing Over at The 2024 Euros *via Glamour* [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/07/Tolami-Benson.jpeg)](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/tolami-benson-bukayo-saka-girlfriend?ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Tolami Benson. Credit: Ian MacNicol / Getty Images* --- ###### SPONSORED AD ## 📸 Capture Memorable Moments with Selfie Stop Station [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/07/Selfie-Stop-Station-x-Marmalade.gif)](https://bit.ly/4by9drb?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Been to a Marmalade event? Then you’ve likely experienced the fun of our photo booths by [**Selfie Stop Station**](https://www.instagram.com/selfiestopstation/?ref=marmaladecollective.com)! 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[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/07/Tems-covers-The-Sunday-Times-Style-December-19th-2021-by-Ronan-McKenzie-4-1.jpg)](https://www.snapchat.com/p/5c849322-4ea6-48be-99b3-bc8c89b731fc/3298891632844800/3298891632844801?chapterid=12446702835713&invite%5Fid=dp5JxXnJ&locale=en%5FGB&share%5Fid=gAc2ryzIRGG6wx3YpBQ6ug×tamp=51&sid=168462a4684f4a2098eaba4b63e336e8&ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Tems. Credit: Ronan McKenzie* ## Tems: Her Rise From Lagos to Global Stardom Tems is everywhereee right now! From recently dropping her debut album "Born in the Wild", to serenading fans on her world tour; spilling the tea on how to handle men and why the hell are socials going off about her getting a BBL!?? We’ll catch you up on all the latest goss! [Let’s get into it!](https://www.snapchat.com/p/5c849322-4ea6-48be-99b3-bc8c89b731fc/3298891632844800/3298891632844801?chapterid=12446702835713&invite%5Fid=dp5JxXnJ&locale=en%5FGB&share%5Fid=gAc2ryzIRGG6wx3YpBQ6ug×tamp=51&sid=168462a4684f4a2098eaba4b63e336e8&ref=marmaladecollective.com) So where does this SUPERstar come from? Born Temilade Openiyi on June 11, 1995, in Lagos, Nigeria, a Gemini queen, Tems quick rise to fame has been insane! Her family moved to the UK when she was a baby, but they were back in Nigeria by the time she was five after her parents split up! Growing up, she bounced around Lagos, living in places like Ilupeju, Lekki, and Ajah. She even went to university in Monash University in South Africa, which explains her close relationship with Tyla! She learnt how to play the piano from her favourite music teacher & practised singing with her brother, who played the guitar. [Watch Video](https://www.snapchat.com/p/5c849322-4ea6-48be-99b3-bc8c89b731fc/3298891632844800/3298891632844801?chapterid=12446702835713&invite%5Fid=dp5JxXnJ&locale=en%5FGB&share%5Fid=gAc2ryzIRGG6wx3YpBQ6ug×tamp=51&sid=168462a4684f4a2098eaba4b63e336e8&ref=marmaladecollective.com) --- ## What We're... 📰 **Reading:** [**OkayAfrica's article on Rap Shar3**](https://www.okayafrica.com/street-rap-cypher-arabic-egypt/?ref=marmaladecollective.com), the compelling rap cipher format from Egypt that showcases and connects underrated talents from across the Arabic-speaking world. In the beginning of the year, videos of Sudanese, Egyptian and Palestinian rap ciphers began taking over the feeds of Instagram users in the Arab world. 🎧 **Listening to:** [**Sunlight To My Soul**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B6KIOzWWW4&ref=marmaladecollective.com), the new single by Angélique Kidjo. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter dazzles in new single “Sunlight To My Soul” featuring Soweto Gospel Choir, written by Diane Warren and produced by [**Shizzi**](https://www.instagram.com/iamshizzi/?hl=en&ref=marmaladecollective.com). [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/07/angelique-kidjo-black-dress.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B6KIOzWWW4&ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Angélique Kidjo. Credit: Gilles Marie Zimmerman / CNN* 📺 **Watching:** [**DW English film about a Ghanaian supergroup**](https://flipboard.com/topic/africa/ghanaian-supergroup-revives-burger-highlife-classics/a-wwtgvZEsS%5FC8bLKUQZf7Gw%3Aa%3A752470588-0406e0095c%2Fflipboard.com?ref=marmaladecollective.com) reviving Burger Highlife classics. Almost half a century ago, Ghanaian migrants forged a form of music that's grown into a thriving cultural scene both in Ghana and in Germany. Mixing jazz, funk, reggae, soul and Afrobeat, Burger Highlife fuses Western and African sounds. 🎟️ **Booking:** [**Kwanda Party**](https://lu.ma/ek44q6de?ref=marmaladecollective.com) ***in partnership with Marmalade***. Join us for an unforgettable evening of culture, connection, food, music, discussion and celebration as we introduce Kwanda's inaugural event. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/07/portrait-panel-tola-2-variation.jpg)](https://lu.ma/ek44q6de?ref=marmaladecollective.com) 👀 **Eyeing:** [**7 African beauty brands**](https://www.thezoereport.com/beauty/best-african-beauty-brands?ref=marmaladecollective.com) that will be the next big thing. They’re uplifting beauty ingredients and traditions from across the African diaspora. A new beauty market is slowing emerging across the African diaspora, laying the foundation for a new category known as A-beauty. --- ## 👏 That's a wrap! Did we miss anything? 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