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⏳ Trivia Time

Which Ethiopian holiday, celebrated in September, marks the Ethiopian New Year and is symbolised by yellow daisies known as "Adey Abeba"?

A) Meskel
B) Genna
C) Enkutatash

Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.

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📰 Reading: Andrew Dosunmu on Nataal. The Nigerian artist discusses his ART X Lagos exhibition, Restless Cities: From Lagos to the World. A Lagosian by heritage, birth, and upbringing, and with creative roots spreading far across the world, Andrew Dosunmu is one whose story requires little introduction.

🎧 Listening to: Davido's first single of the year, Awuke. Like many of his greatest songs, “Awuke” is a celebration of Davido’s infatuation with his love interest, replete with the kind of effusive, instantly memorable lines that are his trademark. “Your body na chairman/I loyal gan” and “This kind of love na sweet jollof/and I dey knock for your door” are the kinds of couplets primed for communal screaming at parties and Davido’s live shows.

📺 Watching: Pop the Balloon or Find Love UK hosted by Marmalade member, Yemi A.

🎟️ Booking: Chiamaka Okike x Hotel Zamara: Seeri Pop Up. Hosted in collaboration with Hotel Zamara, the event will blend literature with hands-on creative workshops, fun social activities, and vibrant socialising opportunities. Whether you're a creative, a reader, or someone passionate about building authentic connections, Seeri is a space to unwind, meet like-minded people, and dive deep into culture.

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Trivia Answer: C) Enkutatash
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