Welcome to Vol 90 of The Spread!
The Spread is a weekly edit of the best stories and global news on Africa(ns) influencing mainstream culture.
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🔥 Trending Stories
- Dancehall Superstar Sean Paul's collaboration with Nigerian artist via DancehallMag
- This South African comedy flick is set to premiere globally on Netflix via The British Blacklist
- The Last 30 Years of South African Music via OkayAfrica
- The beautiful African paradise islands that most tourists don’t know about via CNN Travel
- A. A. Spectrum Captures the Vibrancy of Jamestown in “Synaesth-Theasia” Campaign via Hypebeast
- Space Un celebrates contemporary African art, community and connection in Japan via Wallpaper
- Aindrea Emelife Reimagines Nigeria at this year’s Venice Biennale via Instagram
⏳ Trivia Time
Question: What is the name of the famous flat-topped mountain located in Cape Town, South Africa, which is a major tourist attraction and a symbol of the city?
A) Drakensberg
B) Kilimanjaro
C) Table Mountain
Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.
🧭 A Marmalade Guide To...
Damson Idris "Hollywood's Sexist Man Alive"
Can you guess who the sexiest man of the moment is? It’s none other than Damson Idris. In the wild and crazy world of Hollywood, there's this dude who's got everyone swooning with his talent, charm, and straight-up steeze. Let me introduce you to Damson Alade-Bo Idris, born on September 2, 1991, in Peckham, South East London. He’s got Nigerian blood running through his veins, so you know he's got that extra flavour. This guy's come a long way from his humble beginnings to snag the title of Hollywood's Sexiest Man Alive.
What We're...
📰 Reading: Semafor's newsletter on African art rising on the global stage. It delves into the art fair scene, Dakar’s Art Biennale, A decade of African art sales and more.
📺 Watching: Aerial Africa on Channel 5. A 60-min documentary that celebrates stunning vistas and extraordinary stories from South Africa to Zambia.
🎧 Listening to: 'Love Me JeJe' by Tems. “Jeje” loosely means “gentle” or “softly” in Nigeria, and on the song, Tems shares the joy of being loved over a sunny guitar groove.
🎟️ Booking: Kizz Daniel Live at OVO Arena Wembley. On May 6th, join Kizz Daniel for a night filled with chart-topping hits like Buga, Twe Twe, Showa and lots more.
👀 Eyeing: 9 High-end African Fashion Brands. From captivating storytelling to unparalleled craftsmanship, these brands are redefining luxury fashion with their rich narratives and African artistry.
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