> ## 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. # Stevie Wonder Becomes Ghanaian, Tyla and Tems BET Nominations, Unique Nigerian Museum - URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/stevie-wonder-becomes-ghanaian-bet-nominations-unique-nigerian-museum/ - Published: 2024-05-20T09:00:15.000Z - Updated: 2024-05-20T09:00:14.000Z - Description: Stevie Wonder receives Ghanaian citizenship, Tyla, Burna Boy, Tems, and Ayra Starr up for 2024 BET Awards, Nigeria unveils a unique museum, top 10 looks from AMVCA 2024, Amapiano propels African music to new heights, JayO teams with Bella Shmurda & Crayon on 'Reset.' - Author: Tola Alade - Tags: Newsletters **Welcome to Vol 92 of The Spread!** 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! 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Now, on to the real peel... ## πŸ”₯ Trending Stories - American singer [**Stevie Wonder granted Ghanaian citizenship**](https://www.africanews.com/2024/05/14/american-singer-stevie-wonder-granted-ghanaian-citizenship/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *via Africanews* - Who Are The [**African Music Stars Nominated**](https://www.okayafrica.com/bet-awards-2024-nominations/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) for 2024 BET Awards *via OkayAfrica* - [**Nigeria Welcomes a Museum**](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/30/john-randle-centre-yoruba-culture-lagos-nigeria?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Like No Other *via The Guardian* - The [**10 Best Red Carpet Looks**](https://www.okayafrica.com/amvca-2024-best-dressed-list/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) at AMVCA 2024 *via OkayAfrica* [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/05/toke-makinwa.gif)](https://www.okayafrica.com/amvca-2024-best-dressed-list/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Toke Makinwa. Source: Instagram* - [**Amapiano among genres reaching**](https://www.iol.co.za/saturday-star/news/amapiano-among-genres-reaching-unprecedented-heights-for-african-music-feb62a4d-0f5f-4b87-9d11-d14d0d582b6f?ref=marmaladecollective.com) unprecedented heights for African music *via IOL* - [**JayO Connects With Nigerian Stars**](https://www.complex.com/music/a/james-keith/jayo-bella-shmurda-crayon-reset?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Bella Shmurda & Crayon For β€œReset” *via Complex* - [**Kwanda Reveals Funding Breakdown**](https://www.instagram.com/p/C7EUpwkhUli/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fweb%5Fcopy%5Flink) from African Countries *via Instagram* --- ## ⏳ Trivia Time What traditional **Ghanaian dish is made with fermented corn and cassava dough**, steamed in banana leaves, and commonly served with spicy pepper sauce, fish, or meat? A) Jollof Rice B) Banku C) Kenkey *Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.* --- ## 🧭 A Marmalade Guide To... 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[Watch Video](https://snapchat.com/t/k2uUmUN2?ref=marmaladecollective.com) --- ## What We're... πŸ“° **Reading:** [**Stealing Qatar’s Heart With Agege Bread**](https://guardian.ng/life/wumi-monehin-stealing-qatars-heart-with-agege-bread/amp/?ref=marmaladecollective.com). The Guardian Nigeria speaks with Omowumi Monehin, the founder of Wumi’s Bakery and Bistro, nestled in the heart of Doha, Qatar. πŸ“Ί **Watching:** [**Breath of Life**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breath-Life-Wale-Ojo/dp/B0CKLBW61P?ref=marmaladecollective.com) on Prime Video. It is the story of an exceptionally gifted and affluent man, who becomes an old and lonely curmudgeon after a heartbreaking tragedy strikes his life. *Recommended by* [*Ayoola*](https://www.instagram.com/ayoola/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) *(Member since Sep 2022)* 🎧 **Listening to:** [**ROOTS**](https://open.spotify.com/album/2OU0uJWqRBeAokBzjvAiRF?si=iLb5WBdeS46BwqMh62fnsA&ref=marmaladecollective.com), an album by The Cavemen. "The sound of the album carries on the tradition of their musical ancestors, exploring the beauty that can be found in this pillar of Nigerian and African culture. This is an exploration of highlife in its full sense, with each track containing something new for listeners to take away." *\- Motolani Alake* 🎟️ **Booking:** [**Tommy WÁ Intimate London Show**](https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/tommy-wa-map-studio-cafe-tickets/13410404?ref=marmaladecollective.com) at MAP Studio Cafe. Tommy WÁ is establishing his blend of contemporary African Indie music whilst redefining preconceived notions of what African music sounds like. πŸ‘€ **Eyeing:** [**Flavours of Africa Cookbook by EATO**](https://eato-network.myshopify.com/products/pre-order-eato-presents-flavours-lf-africa-cookbook?ref=marmaladecollective.com). A collection of authentic African recipes, featuring some exclusive dishes you won't find anywhere else. Pre-order your copy today and save 33%. 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