I tried to summarise “Konate” without the noise

I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Konate volunteered. Part of me loves the speed of it – a million people asking the same question within the same hour. What I saw people linking to Ibrahima Konate 'close to agreement' over new deal at Liverpool (BBC) Ibrahima Konaté close to agreeing new contract … Read more

A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Amas”

Not everything trending earns a post, but Amas felt worth a pause. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Out Of Africa: Tyla, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Other African Acts Nominated For 2026 American Music Awards (The British Blacklist) Moliy makes history … Read more

I went looking up “Jamie Ohara” so you don’t have to

A quiet morning, a loud trend: Jamie Ohara. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Jamie O'Hara marries stunning girlfriend Keziah Grubb as newlyweds share first pictures of star-studded wedding (The Sun) Cundy leaves O'Hara in hysterics with Postecoglou mask … Read more

“Kuwait” is having a moment. Here’s mine

This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Kuwait. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Major change in Kuwaiti citizenship laws sees thousands lose nationality (The Jerusalem Post) Kuwait Is Stripping Its People of Citizenship at … Read more