Rihanna vibes to Wizkid and Tems’ Essence, Natalia Bryant signs to IMG models, Neymar to miss Barcelona clash. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest which summarizes five of the hottest global news you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
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1. Rihanna recorded vibing to Wizkid and Tems’ ‘Essence’
Rihanna vibing to "Essence" by Wizkid x Tems pic.twitter.com/lLagpKKY2u
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On March 8, 2021, Grammy-winning Barbadian singer and businesswoman, Rihanna was recorded on video jamming to Nigerian superstar, Wizkid’s smashing record, “Essence” featuring Sony recording artist, Tems. In the video, Rihanna was dressed in a brown fur coat while she wore a black baseball cap.
This isn’t the first time Rihanna would publicly endorse Wizkid. In 2016, she famously gave Wizkid a shout-out on Twitter. Around the same time, she also shared a video of herself jamming to “Ojuelegba.” Essence is the highest chart-topping song off Wizkid’s “Made in Lagos” album.
2. Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia signs with IMG Models
Natalia Bryant is one of the newest faces of IMG Models. The eldest daughter of Vanessa and the late Kobe Bryant will now be represented by the prestigious agency that reps Gisele Bündchen, Gigi Hadid, Joan Smalls, and Ashley Graham.
“I have always been interested in fashion since a very young age. I have a love for the industry and ever since I can remember I wanted to model,” said the 18-year-old. She continued, “There is a lot to learn but I feel this is a great opportunity for me to learn and express myself creatively.”
Also, IMG has recently signed Vice President Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter Ella Emhoff alongside poet Amanda Gorman.
3. South Africa: Busiswa advises victims of gender-based violence
Hitmaker Busiswa has taken to her social media to go after rape apologists on Twitter. Ignited by the ongoing conversations about gender-based violence (GBV), musician and abuse survivor Busiswa reminded victims of GBV that men on social media platforms are often willing to die on the hill of being “abuse” apologists.
“One thing about my brothers on this app, they will defend, justify and nullify abuse,” she said. “If you’re in an abusive relationship, I know it may feel like you’re on your own and have nowhere to go but please speak up and walk away. It’s not worth your life or joy. You deserve joy too.”
4. Over 200,000 Ghanaians have received COVID-19 vaccination in 6 days
Over 200,000 people in Ghana have been vaccinated against the deadly Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the last six days. As of Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 8 pm, a total of 202,252 people have had their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination. The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye made this known Monday afternoon at a press briefing at the Peduase Lodge where the Cabinet are presently on a 3-day retreat.
Dr. Kuma-Aboagye indicated that the figure was likely to go up since there are some data entry challenges and that about a third of the number is still being entered. He projected that the figure was likely to hit 300,000 when all the data is collated.
5. Neymar to miss Barcelona reunion in Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed Neymar will not face former club Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday after deciding to take no risks with the Brazilian’s fitness as he works his way back from an adductor injury. The 29-year-old forward has been out of action since picking up a knock in a French Cup clash with Caen on February 10.
It had been suggested that a return to action could be made against Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League, as he is back in light training, but Mauricio Pochettino will not be calling upon the South American at Parc des Princes.
Cover photo credit: Instagram – badgalriri | wizkidayo
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