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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.
Asake tops Spotify streams in Sub-Saharan Africa for 2024 as UK Nigerians transform Detty December into a hair pilgrimage. Davido teases a new album with “Funds,” Dakar emerges as a must-visit, DJ Tunez/Wande Coal/Libianca unite, and Wizkid dazzles at the British Fashion Awards.
Tosin Oshinowo redefines African architecture through context and collaboration, while AI bridges data gaps and learns African languages. Cape Town Fashion Week celebrates cultural heritage, and a Ghanaian brand pioneers streetwear. Taiba Akhuetie’s hair-crafted fashion inspire global audiences.
Wizkid’s ‘Morayo’ album is making waves, while Tyla sets to represent Amapiano at Coachella 2025. A British-Nigerian artist designs the Brit Awards trophy, and African films aim for Oscars glory. Explore Africa’s top 2025 destinations, from Morocco’s surf towns to vibrant cultural hubs.
Zambian grandma turns heads as a fashion icon, while Tems and Shaboozey represent Africa at the 2025 Grammys. Miss Universe queens dazzle in cultural costumes, and Dakar becomes surfing’s new hotspot. Tyla shines in her latest music video, and African cinema thrives on the global stage.
Tyler, the Creator, The Weeknd, and Rihanna sample classic African songs. Meji Meji’s latest top celebrates the intersection of hair and culture, Ethiopian stories are preserved on blockchain. Google adds 15 African languages to Voice Search, and NFL expands recruiting in Africa.
