Rihanna becomes female artist with the most songs certified diamond, Patoranking graduates from Harvard Business School, Chelsea appoint Leicester’s Maresca as manager. 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. Rihanna becomes the female artist with the most songs certified diamond
Congratulations @Rihanna For Having The Most @RIAA Diamond Singles And Diamond Certified Titles For A Female Artist! pic.twitter.com/PnV01LWOXr
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) May 31, 2024
Rihanna has officially cemented her place in music history as the top solo female artist with the most diamond-certified songs. This record-breaking achievement was announced by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In May, four of Rihanna’s tracks—“Umbrella” (featuring Jay-Z), “Work” (featuring Drake), “Needed Me,” and “Stay” (featuring Mikky Ekko)—all received the coveted diamond certification, signaling over 10 million units sold of each song. This adds to her previous three diamond hits, bringing her total to a staggering seven.
Fans on social media erupted in celebration, with Rihanna herself acknowledging the feat with a simple yet powerful statement on X (formerly Twitter): “Ain’t no back n forth.” Her record label, Roc Nation, also joined the chorus of congratulations. This latest achievement underscores Rihanna’s enduring popularity and influence.
2. Patoranking graduates from Harvard Business School
𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋: 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥
Nigerian singer, Patrick Okorie, popularly known as Patoranking has graduated from Harvard Business School.https://t.co/IQzRq5BZND pic.twitter.com/ZqqxECwa9w
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) June 3, 2024
Nigerian reggae star Patoranking is adding a new title to his resume: Harvard Business School graduate. Patoranking took to social media on Sunday, June 2, to announce his accomplishment, sharing photos from his graduation ceremony. The singer revealed that he completed a program focused on the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports (BEMS) at the prestigious institution. This program is known for its rigorous curriculum, designed to equip industry professionals with advanced business skills.
In addition, Patoranking’s decision to pursue his education explains his recent hiatus from the music scene. The knowledge and expertise he gained at Harvard are sure to be valuable assets as he continues to navigate and grow his career in the entertainment industry. Fans and fellow musicians have showered Patoranking with congratulatory messages on social media, celebrating his achievement and eagerly awaiting his next moves.
3. Ghana: Stonebwoy emerges top winner at the 2024 TGMA’s
🚨ICYMI🇬🇭🏆🎶: @stonebwoy emerged as the top winner at the #25thTGMA, scooping up 7 awards including the prestigious Artist of the Year.
• Artiste Of The Year
• Album Of The Year
• Record Of The Year
• Song Writer Of The Year
• Collaboration Of The Year
• International… pic.twitter.com/GlwomV9oMv— Ölele | DTS👨🏾🍳🇬🇭 (@OleleSalvador) June 3, 2024
Stonebwoy was the big winner at the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), taking home seven awards. This comes as no surprise, as the talent has been very active this year with numerous deals and collaborations, including a hit song with Odumodublvck called “Ekelebe” and signing a record deal with ADA Worldwide. His recognitions from the night include Album, Record, and Songwriter of the Year, as well as Collaboration and International Collaboration of the Year. The highlight was bagging the coveted Artist of the Year, beating King Promise, Sarkodie, and Black Sherif. Stonebwoy’s fans, known as Bhim Nation, are surely celebrating this great achievement.
4. Davido wins Best African Artiste at the Ghana Music Awards
This year’s “Best African Artiste” award goes to @Davido CONGRATULATIONS! 🥳🔥 #25thTGMA pic.twitter.com/dp3m0MPXEd
— Telecel Ghana Music Awards (@GHMusicAwards) June 2, 2024
Afrobeats star Davido, real name David Adeleke, has achieved an important milestone in Ghana. The talented singer was named Best African Artiste of the Year by the Telecel Ghana Music Awards on Sunday, June 2. The award organizers praised Davido for his remarkable work in Afrobeats and his growing international fame. Other nominees in the category include Rema, Asake, Burna Boy, and Tyla.
The Ghana Music Awards, now known as Telcel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) after previously being named Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) due to sponsorship changes, stand as an annual hallmark event within Ghana’s music industry. This 25th edition of the award ceremony also honored other well-known artists.
5. Chelsea appoint Leicester’s Maresca as manager
Welcome to Chelsea, Enzo Maresca! 👊#WelcomeEnzo pic.twitter.com/ZKfuXKQdGD
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 3, 2024
Chelsea Football Club has announced the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino at the end of the season. The 44-year-old Italian arrives at Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal, with the option of an additional year. Maresca joins Chelsea after a successful stint at Leicester City, where he impressed with his attacking style of play and player development. This move marks a significant hire for Chelsea, who are looking to bounce back from a disappointing season under Pochettino.
“I am very excited to join Chelsea,” said Maresca. “This is a club with a great tradition and a fantastic squad of players. I am looking forward to working with them and competing for trophies on all fronts.” Maresca is known for his tactical flexibility and his ability to get the best out of his players. He is expected to bring a more attacking style of play to Chelsea, which will please fans who were dissatisfied with the team’s pragmatism under Pochettino.
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