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Make Everyday Earth Day

Inside: F&S Uncensored in Z-Brand Spotlight

April 21, 2023

🧘‍♀️ Zen Note

Earth Day is a reminder of our duty to protect our planet. But it doesn’t have to be limited to just one day of the year. We can strive to make every day Earth Day by making small changes in our daily lives.

Sustainability isn't a buzzword or a trend but a responsibility we have towards our planet and future generations. As we celebrate Earth Day tomorrow, we can take action by organising compound or street cleanups, reducing our energy consumption, shopping from sustainable brands, and reusing and recycling whenever possible. Together, let's work towards a greener and more sustainable Africa.

- Edisana Stephen, Newsletter Editor

🥳 Z Brand Spotlight

F&S UNCENSORED is a podcast hosted by two friends, Feyi and Simi, who discuss a range of topics focusing on music and pop culture. The podcast started in 2018 and has quickly gained a following due to its frank and relatable discussions.

Feyi and Simi bring a unique perspective to each episode, drawing from their experiences as young women living in Nigeria. They often feature guest speakers on the show, including other content creators and industry experts, to provide additional insights and perspectives. F&S Uncensored continues to produce new episodes regularly and has become one of the most popular podcasts in Nigeria, with a growing international audience.

🔥 Hot Topics

  • Apple announces progress toward climate goals. (via Apple Newsroom)

  • How some brands are celebrating Earth Day 2023. (via AdAge)

  • Do Gen Zers really want open relationships? (via Canvas8)

  • How horror films challenge toxic ideas around women and food. (via Dazed)

  • Is Gen Z the healthiest generation? (via BBC)

  • Over 33% of Gen Zs have side gigs to boost their financial security. (via PYMNTS)

  • Reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha is crucial for entertainment marketers. (via Variety)

  • Gen Z guerillas are fighting a civil war in Myanmar. (via Independent)

  • Gen Z is gradually getting back into makeup after the pandemic skincare boom. (via Premium Beauty News)

💡 Z-Lang

YEET - an exclamation used to express excitement or approval or to show that something has been thrown forcefully.

😮‍💨 Weekenda

  • 🎤 House Therapy, an event at Moodbar, Accra

Remedy an idle Saturday night with drum and base and Afro-EDM

MOOD BAR on Instagram: "It is gonna be a @deejayloft Saturday at the House Therapy. Others on the bill are @djsamgh_ @ny_troubledj and @kojomanuel #moodbar #moodbarghana #accra"

10 likes, 0 comments - MOOD BAR (@moodbarghana) on Instagram: "It is gonna be a @deejayloft Saturday at the House Therapy. Others on the bill are @djsamgh_ @ny_..."

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrPqwqTKu1m/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

  • 🖼️ How We Live, an exhibition at O'DA art gallery

Take a unique view of the multifaceted contemporary Nigerian life in the style of six young Nigerian artists including Oluwaferanmi Okeowo, Ola Atunbi and Musa Ganiyy.

O’DA Art Gallery on Instagram: "#ODANews: O’DA Art Gallery X June Creative Art Advisory are pleased to announce “How We live”, a group exhibition featuring the works of Onyinye Anatogu, Ola Atunbi, Elizabeth Ekpetorson, Musa Ganiyy, Ucheckukwu Ibemere & Oluwaferanmi Okeowo ✨ • “The exhibition is informed by the multi-faceted view of contemporary life in Nigeria through the eyes of 6 young artists. Their practices explore the journey of what it sometimes takes to gain control of approaches that shape ourselves and our environment.” - Curated by Seun Alli • Exhibition Opening: Saturday, 22nd April, 2023 • For Enquires: Visit www.Odaartgallery.com | Email Us: [email protected] • #ODAArt #ContemporaryArt #ArtAtHome #Nigeria #Art #Global #JCAA #HowWeLive"

151 likes, 11 comments - O’DA Art Gallery (@o.da_art) on Instagram: "#ODANews: O’DA Art Gallery X June Creative Art Advisory are pleased to announce “How We live�..."

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrI7WLXsD4v/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

  • 🎧 Portals, an album by Melanie Martinez

After a two-year hiatus, the art pop, pop rock princess returns with a catch alt-pop deviation and a renewed persona.

PORTALS

Melanie Martinez · Album · 2023 · 13 songs.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4kI7ZZF6CgDGFTjZNFwXYG?si=vO9brVBNRXajPWyzaq34pQ

  • 🎬 Rye Lane, a movie

This hearty British drama is essential viewing for rom-com lovers.

Rye Lane (2023) - IMDb

Rye Lane: Directed by Raine Allen-Miller. With David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah, Poppy Allen-Quarmby, Charlie Knight. Two youngsters reeling from bad breakups who connect over an eventful day in South-London.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15893750/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

  • 🎬 Beef, a Netflix series

Road rage sparks beef and spurs a series of misadventures that will have you doubling over in laughter.

Beef (TV Series 2023– ) - IMDb

Beef: Created by Lee Sung Jin. With Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Joseph Lee, Young Mazino. Two people let a road rage incident burrow into their minds and slowly consume their every thought and action.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14403178/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

  • 📖 Between Starshine and Clay: Conversations from the African Diaspora, a book by Ladipo Manyika

For a more idyllic four-day weekend, pass the time with some of the diaspora's most distinguished thinkers and philosophers.

Between Starshine and Clay Conversations from the Afric…

In a series of incisive and intimate encounters Sarah L…

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61955610

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