Tola Alade

Sean Paul Hits Afrobeats Chart, Netflix's South African Comedy, Discovering Africa's Paradises

by Tola Alade in Newsletters Apr 29, 2024 — 3 min read

Sean Paul charts on Billboard's Afrobeats with Young Jonn, 'Real Estate Sisters' set for global Netflix debut, discover hidden African paradise islands, A. A. Spectrum's vibrant Jamestown campaign, Space Un fosters African art in Japan, and Aindrea Emelife reimagines Nigeria at Venice Biennale.

Tunde Onakoya's Chess Marathon, Davido on Rihanna, Tokyo Champions African Art

by Tola Alade in Newsletters Apr 22, 2024 — 3 min read

Nigerian chess champ Tunde Onakoya plays for 60 hours in Times Square, West Africans chase Guinness records, Ibrahim Mahama drapes the Barbican in pink cloth, Tokyo's new art space to spotlight African art, Davido eyes collaboration with Rihanna and Madison Square Garden performance.