Beyoncé unveils the tracklist for the highly anticipated album Cowboy Carter, Wizkid acquires an expensive diamond neck chain, and Chelsea offers a deal to Nigeria’s forward, Hafiz Umar Ibrahim. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
1. Beyoncé unveils tracklist for highly anticipated album, Cowboy Carter
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Beyoncé took to her social media accounts to unveil the tracklist of her upcoming album, Cowboy Carter, accompanied by a vintage-style poster. Among the standout tracks of the album, which drops on March 29, are the singles “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em,” the latter making history as Beyoncé became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. From the rumored cover of Dolly Parton’s classic heartbreak anthem “Jolene” to a stellar appearance by country legend Willie Nelson on “Smoke Hour,” this album promises to be a genre-blurring masterpiece.
The album also boasts intriguing titles like “Spaghetti,” “The Linda Martell Show,” “Riverdance,” “Tyrant,” and “Dolly P.” In a recent statement, Beyoncé clarified that Cowboy Carter isn’t just a country album—it’s a Beyoncé album, setting high expectations for her fans and critics alike.
2. Wizkid acquires an expensive diamond neck chain
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Wizkid has set the internet ablaze with the unveiling of his latest addition to his impressive jewelry collection. The Starboy made headlines once again by acquiring a diamond neck chain valued at a staggering $1 million, equivalent to nearly N1.5 billion in Nigerian currency. This extravagant purchase has solidified Wizkid’s reputation as one of the foremost jewelry aficionados in the global music industry. The jaw-dropping piece was crafted by Europe’s premier celebrity jewelry designer, A Jewellers. The momentous occasion was shared with fans through a series of videos and photos posted on the jeweler’s Instagram page, showcasing the excitement as the dazzling chain was presented to Wizkid himself.
3. South Africa: Jesse Suntele and his partner announce the arrival of their bundle of joy
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Days after revealing the gender of their bundle of joy, Jesse Suntele and his partner, events, and artist manager Thuthu Maqhosha, announced their baby boy’s arrival. Taking to her timeline on Tuesday, Thuthu reflected on their journey to starting a family and how they lost some along the way. Thuthu gushed over the beauty of their newborn baby and thanked her partner for being supportive throughout the journey. “Glory be to God and our ancestors. We found out so late that we are pregnant. A bittersweet moment when we were told it was twins and only one survived. I had such mixed emotions, do I mourn or celebrate? Also, why?” she wrote.
“We’re excited to meet our baby. Seeing what he/she will take from us and watching him/her grow into his/her own person. We are so excited. We look forward to the sleepless nights.”
Congratulations to the parents!
4. Rema, Amaarae, and Adekunle Gold set to headline Afronation Detroit
King Promise x Amaarae join the AfroNation US line up scheduled for later this year in Detroit pic.twitter.com/wNwPtwU91X
— BlacVolta (@BlacVolta) March 27, 2024
Afronations US 2024 has announced its first wave of artists. Rema, Amaarae, Adekunle Gold, King Promise, and Uncle Waffles will be performing at the festival. This year’s edition will take place at Bedrock’s Douglass Site in Detroit, Michigan. The festival will take place from August 17 to 18. The 2024 Detroit edition of Afro Nation will unite top artists from various genres, including Afrobeats, Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall, Amapiano, Afro House, and more, on two stages. The festival promises top-notch and memorable live performances.
Located at the historically significant Douglass site owned by Bedrock, the main festival grounds will feature two stages, the Golden Circle area, and the renowned Sky Terrace hospitality platform. This setup guarantees an elevated and unforgettable festival experience for all attendees.
5. Chelsea offers a deal to Nigeria’s forward, Hafiz Umar Ibrahim
🔵🇳🇬 Nigerian striker Ibrahim Hafiz Umar (18) has decided for trial at Chelsea instead of joining FK Bodø/Glimt despite club-to-club deal done for €500k.
It will be up to Chelsea now, as Hafiz will be on trial for next weeks from Ojodu City Academy. pic.twitter.com/xNu22p4rng
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 26, 2024
The Blues recently offered 18-year-old Nigerian Hafiz Umar Ibrahim a two-week trial to sell his potential to the club. According to reports, the teenager got this opportunity after he spoke with Raheem Sterling via a video call. He will begin his two-week trial at the Cobham training facility after securing a visa. The forward player currently plays for Ojodu City in Nigeria and was brought in after a trial at Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt last month.
Ibrahim has been on the radar of European clubs after scoring 10 goals in six games at the Viareggio Cup in Italy earlier this year, also scored against Manchester City’s Under-21s during the youth tournament. Chelsea fans will hope their club can sign a proper striker who has a lot of experience under his belt as they look to compete for trophies next season.
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