Welcome to Vol 174 of the Spread!

Hello and welcome back to the Spread, your weekly edit of all the best stories and global news about Africans shaping mainstream culture.

I don't remember the first time I heard a Sade song, but I remember exactly how it made me feel. You know that feeling when a song just wraps around you like a warm blanket? That was it for me.

When I saw that Sade’s back on the charts, I smiled at my phone like an idiot. I've been playing "Kiss of Life” on repeat and getting sentimental with zero shame.

And listen, I of course can't leave without saying I really hope you had a good time at our JAM event on Friday! If you missed this one though, don't even stress because we've got more coming and trust me, you'll want to be there. Keep your eyes peeled because we're just getting started.

Till then, look after yourselves.

Mary x,

Now on to the real peel 👇

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