> ## 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. # Wizkid Drops Album, Tyla at Coachella, African Films Eye Oscars 2025 - URL: https://www.marmaladecollective.com/wizkid-drops-album-tyla-at-coachella-african-films-eye-oscars-2025/ - Published: 2024-11-25T10:00:45.000Z - Updated: 2024-11-25T10:00:45.000Z - Description: 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. - Author: Editorial Team - Tags: Newsletters **Welcome to Vol 117 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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[****Limited stock available**](https://www.drinkdodo.com/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Now, on to the real peel... ## 🔥 Trending Stories - Five Takeaways From [**Wizkid’s New Album**](https://www.okayafrica.com/wizkid-morayo-takeaways/?ref=marmaladecollective.com), ‘Morayo’ *via OkayAfrica* - Brit Awards Unveil [**Striking New Trophy Design**](https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/gabriel-moses-brit-awards-trophy-design-b1195446.html?ref=marmaladecollective.com) for 2025 Crafted by British-Nigerian Artist *via The Standard* - [**Tyla to Perform at Coachella**](https://www.okayafrica.com/tyla-at-coachella-2025-amapiano-takes-the-world-stage/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) 2025: Amapiano Takes the World Stage *via OkayAfrica* - This [**Nigerian Artist**](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/this-artist-moved-to-dubai-from-uk-to-promote-african-art?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Moved to Dubai from UK to Promote African Art *via Khaleej Times* - The [**Colourful Surf Town In Morocco**](https://www.islands.com/1717026/taghazout-morocco-colorful-surf-town-endless-beaches-mountain-valley-oasis/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) With Endless Beaches And Majestic Mountain Views *via Islands* - These [**African Films**](https://www.okayafrica.com/african-films-oscars-2025/?ref=marmaladecollective.com) Are Vying for Nominations at the 2025 Oscars *via OkayAfrica* - The [**Best Places to Go in Africa**](https://www.cntraveller.com/article/best-places-to-go-in-africa-2025?ref=marmaladecollective.com) in 2025 *via Conde Nast Traveller* --- ## ⏳ Trivia Time Which Wizkid album, released in 2020, features the Grammy-winning track “Essence” and celebrates the fusion of Afrobeats and global sounds? A) Sounds From the Other Side B) Made in Lagos C) Ayo *Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.* --- ###### ICYMI ## ⚡ On The Pulse [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/11/best-african-music-performance-2025-grammys-nominees.jpg)](https://www.snapchat.com/p/5c849322-4ea6-48be-99b3-bc8c89b731fc/3298914094381056/3298914094383105?invite%5Fid=cF%5Fq2c50&sid=ddb0aad4ca8341cc978269099598a775&ref=marmaladecollective.com) **Image Credit: GRAMMY* ## GRAMMYS 2025: African Music Categories The 2025 GRAMMY nominations just dropped, and let me tell you, African and diaspora artists are showing up and showing out! But here’s the real question—is the GRAMMYs’ recognition game strong enough, or are we still putting global talent in outdated boxes? Let’s dive in and see who’s repping us and whether the categories really do justice to the culture. [Let's Get Into It](https://www.snapchat.com/p/5c849322-4ea6-48be-99b3-bc8c89b731fc/3298914094381056/3298914094383105?invite%5Fid=cF%5Fq2c50&sid=ddb0aad4ca8341cc978269099598a775&ref=marmaladecollective.com) --- ## What We're... 📰 **Reading:** [Tech Safari's 'This Week in African Tech' Newsletter](https://techsafari.beehiiv.com/p/this-week-in-african-tech-c5b1ee8b53533233?ref=marmaladecollective.com) 🎧 **Listening to:** [Wizkid's Album 'Morayo' on Spotify](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQqgmnm7FYQ&list=OLAK5uy%5FlYTKRb8ASQRQCfb0rwOt5waR8RKNJNIfE&ref=marmaladecollective.com) 📺 **Watching:** [Skepta's Lagos Trip by STEELO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMjutBdRLLA&ref=marmaladecollective.com) 🎟️ **Booking:** [Show Dem Camp x The Cavemen x Nsikak David](https://dice.fm/event/nv28p9-show-dem-camp-x-the-cavemen-x-nsikak-david-26th-nov-here-at-outernet-london-tickets?ref=marmaladecollective.com) 👀 **Eyeing:** [Seventh's Autumn/Winter Collection](https://seventhstores.com/collections/shop-all?ref=marmaladecollective.com) --- ## 👏 That's a wrap! 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[Sign up today](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/#/portal/signup) and get more from Marmalade [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/65/f2656369-0f61-4d65-ad9e-0284e2fdbaca/content/images/2024/01/Marmalade-Membership.gif)](https://www.marmaladecollective.com/#/portal/signup) 🗣️ Trivia Answer: ****B) Made in Lagos**