Asake announces London show at the O2 Arena, US President Joe Biden ends reelection bid, Aston Villa complete £50m deal for Everton’s Amadou Onana. 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. Asake announces London show at the O2 Arena
London 🇬🇧 Lungu B🛞Y is Active @TheO2 Saturday 21st September. Signup for my Artist PRE-SALE https://t.co/PsHfFVhR51#LunguBoy pic.twitter.com/eEfSgmCf5A
— ASAKE (@asakemusik) July 22, 2024
Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Asake has announced a headline concert in London as part of his 2024 Lungu Boy World Tour. The concert comes in support of his upcoming album, set to be released later this summer. Following a busy summer of international shows across North America and Europe, Asake will take the stage at London’s iconic O2 Arena on September 21.
Fans eager to secure tickets can participate in an artist presale starting Wednesday, July 24. Additional presales will be held throughout the week. General ticket sales will then begin on Friday, July 26 via LiveNation.co.uk.
2. US President Joe Biden ends reelection bid
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
After a rising chorus within his party urged U.S. President Joe Biden to pass the torch, he did just that on Sunday, immediately becoming a single-term president. Biden announced on social media that he was ending his 2024 reelection bid against former President Donald Trump, the Republican party’s nominee for a third consecutive election. Joe Biden defeated Trump in the 2020 election. The US president made the announcement as he was recovering from a third bout with COVID-19 at his Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, vacation home near the Atlantic Ocean.
A half-hour after his initial surprise announcement, the President endorsed his second-in-command, Vice President Kamala Harris, to be the Democratic presidential nominee to run against Trump in the November 5 election. If Harris is accepted by the party to replace Biden, she would be the first Black woman and South Asian major party presidential nominee in the 248-year history of the United States.
3. South Africa: Tyler ICU confirms his relationship with actress Lorraine Moropa
Tyler ICU and his new girlfriend Lorraine Moropa..❤🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/eSYIP6Mhgt
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) July 20, 2024
BET Award nominee Tyler ICU and actress Lorraine Moropa are Mzansi’s new “it” couple. They took to their social media pages on Sunday, going public with their relationship for the first time. The two had jetted off to Bali, Indonesia, for Tyler’s gig and also spent quality time together. Lorraine shared a video of herself dancing at the venue he was booked at, with the caption: “Take your girlfriend to work day for me.” In another post, she shared intimate pictures of them together with the caption; “Till the wheels fall off.”
4. Odumodublvck announces new project ‘Not all that’
“NOT ALL THAT”
26/7/24.
CROSS PRODUCTION @CrossAteiza
HIP HOP LEGACY. GRIME LOGISTICS.
ART : @soldierboyfriend #INDUSTRYMACHINE pic.twitter.com/j4WGw35lTl
— INDUSTRY MACHINE (@Odumodublvck_) July 22, 2024
In a surprise announcement on Twitter on July 22, Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck revealed the title of his upcoming project, “Not All That.” Odumodublvck, known for his unique blend of Afrobeats and Drill, has been making waves in the music industry with his recent projects. While details about the album’s release date, track listing, and featured artists are yet to be revealed, his loyal fanbase is already buzzing with excitement.
5. Aston Villa complete £50m deal for Everton’s Onana
Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Amadou Onana from Everton. ✍️
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 22, 2024
Aston Villa have signed midfielder Amadou Onana from Everton in a £50m deal. The 22-year-old played every minute of Belgium’s Euro 2024 campaign and now has the opportunity to represent Villa in the new season’s Champions League. Onana joined Everton from Lille for £33m in 2022 and made 72 appearances for the Toffees, scoring four goals. He was linked with a move to Arsenal in 2023, and a host of top clubs were reportedly keen this summer.
Villa boss Unai Emery had been in the market for a new defensive midfielder after the club sold Douglas Luiz to Juventus for £42.35m in June. Villa, who finished fourth in the Premier League last term, are strengthening for the challenge of Champions League competition in the coming campaign.
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