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.
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🔥 Trending Stories
- Five Takeaways From Wizkid’s New Album, ‘Morayo’ via OkayAfrica
- Brit Awards Unveil Striking New Trophy Design for 2025 Crafted by British-Nigerian Artist via The Standard
- Tyla to Perform at Coachella 2025: Amapiano Takes the World Stage via OkayAfrica
- This Nigerian Artist Moved to Dubai from UK to Promote African Art via Khaleej Times
- The Colourful Surf Town In Morocco With Endless Beaches And Majestic Mountain Views via Islands
- These African Films Are Vying for Nominations at the 2025 Oscars via OkayAfrica
- The Best Places to Go in Africa 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.
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⚡ On The Pulse
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 But here’s the real question—is the GRAMMYs’ recognition game strong enough, or are we still putting global talent in outdated boxes?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.
What We're...
📰 Reading: Tech Safari's 'This Week in African Tech' Newsletter
🎧 Listening to: Wizkid's Album 'Morayo' on Spotify
📺 Watching: Skepta's Lagos Trip by STEELO
🎟️ Booking: Show Dem Camp x The Cavemen x Nsikak David
👀 Eyeing: Seventh's Autumn/Winter Collection
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