Welcome to Vol 94 of The Spread!
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🔥 Trending Stories
- Tems and Femi Kuti join Burna Boy on Glastonbury 2024 Lineup via The Guardian
- Davido Is Staying True to His Nigerian Roots via Dazed
- 6 Restaurants in Marrakesh To Visit For The Ultimate Moroccan Cuisine via L'Officiel
- This Ivorian Artist Tops World’s Best-selling Artists like Damien Hirst and Banksy via BBC
- Fake Beauty Queen, Created by a Team from Morocco, Charm Judges at the Miss AI Pageant via NPR
- Nigerian Designer and Artist Olaolu Slawn Partners with Luxury French Brand via IOL
- Tyla Confirms the African Continent as The New Centre of The Pop Universe via Dazed
- L’Oréal Paris Announced Temi Otedola as its New Sub-Saharan African Digital Brand Ambassador via Native Mag
⏳ Trivia Time
What is the name of the iconic 12th-century mosque in Marrakesh, known for its impressive minaret that is a landmark of the city?
A) Hassan II Mosque
B) Koutoubia Mosque
C) Ben Youssef Mosque
Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.
🧭 A Marmalade Guide To...
TRAD: Nigeria's Emerging Music Sensation
Victory Nyebuchi Ken-Adele, better known by his stage name TRAD, is a 23-year-old artist from Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria. Coming from a large family within the Ikwerre community, TRAD’s journey into music began at a young age.
“My very first memory of music was learning the drums from my brother. I was 11 and had to take over from him as the church drummer when he was leaving. From that, I leaned into more instruments, and by the time I was 16 in 2016, I started producing. I recorded my first song and released it in 2017. That’s really how it began.”
As we enjoy the lead single of his first body of work “Do You Wrong”, we caught up with TRAD in an exclusive interview to discuss his journey, influences, and aspirations.
What We're...
📰 Reading: Semafor's newsletter that features a story about Liberty & Justice, an African-owned swimwear brand co-founded by a former Miss Africa Georgie Badiel Liberty and her husband, eyes further US growth.
📺 Watching: How to Ruin Love: The Proposal on Netflix. "A delightful blend of humour and heartfelt moments, showcasing the complexities of relationships with sincerity and charm. Sivenathi Mabuya and Bohang Moeko’s undeniable chemistry brings authenticity to their roles, making the characters’ journey relatable and engaging."
🎧 Listening to: Born In the Wild on Spotify. A debut studio album by Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems. The album announcement fell on the heels of Coachella 2024, where Tems performed the then-unreleased pre-release single “Love Me JeJe".
🎟️ Booking: COMMON GROUND tickets. This is a Pan-African exhibition that celebrates African culture with amazing art, music, and insightful conversations. This exhibition is curated by Marmalade Collective in partnership with New Comma.
👀 Eyeing: Recap video from DLT Malta (Day 2). It captures an unforgettable night of amapiano featuring Uncle Waffles and Focalistic.
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