Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce announced as Richard Mille’s brand ambassador, Wizkid’s “Essence” certified gold in France, Reece James forced off in first half of clash against Everton due to injury. 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. Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce announced as Richard Mille’s brand ambassador
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Jamaican-born track-and-field sensation, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has recently entered into a prestigious partnership with the luxury watch brand Richard Mille, solidifying her position as the newest brand ambassador for the renowned company. In a post on Instagram, the 36-year-old sprinting star shared her excitement about teaming up with the watchmaker. It appears that at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the athlete wouldn’t only be bent of winning more medals, but plans to wear the impressive RM 07-04 Automatic Sport watch while aiming for success in international competitions.
Emphasizing the significance of the collaboration, Fraser-Pryce said, “It’s about pushing barriers. People have always told me what I could or couldn’t do, [so] I wanted to be part of a brand that knows about timing, where age doesn’t limit your progress. At the end of the day, we have the same vision as it pertains to our legacy. What we want to achieve is timeless.” Richard Mille himself lauded Fraser-Pryce’s exceptional qualities, remarking, “She is a strong woman who combines sprinting with being a mother. As if that wasn’t already enough, she finds the energy for her charity work, and this all-round commitment totally reflects our values.”
2. Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ certified gold in France
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In another feat, Wizkid’s “Essence,” featuring Tems and Justin Bieber, has received another certification in France. In a post on the official Instagram page of France’s certification body, SNEP, “Essence” has surpassed 15 million streams in France, which has earned it a gold certification. This is the latest in a list of international certifications that make “Essence” one of the most certified African songs globally. Released as one of the singles in Wizkid’s Grammy-nominated fourth album, “Made in Lagos,” “Essence” enjoyed massive commercial success that rocketed it to international acclaim.
3. South Africa: Nadia Nakai hangs with Teyana Taylor
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South African musician, Nadia Nakai is certainly living her best life and is continuing to kill various shows and performances. She is also rubbing shoulders with big stars and couldn’t be more proud of herself. She recently hung out with the famous American singer and actress Teyana Taylor. On Instagram, she shared snaps of herself at a Cape Town performance, and in one of them, she and Teyana can be seen sharing quite a moment together. “Cape Town was a blast! And got to rock with @teyanataylor for a bit!!!,” she captioned the post.
4. 2 Chainz involved in car crash in Miami
Rapper 2 Chainz has been hospitalized after his car was hit in a three-car crash in Miami. He confirmed the news in an Instagram story where he shared a video of him inside an ambulance with a car destroyed in the background. https://t.co/vm5Ol9Y85n
— New York Magazine (@NYMag) December 10, 2023
Rapper 2 Chainz survived a car crash in Miami early Saturday morning, December 9. The three-vehicle accident occurred after 2 Chainz left the Booby Trap strip club and was exiting Interstate 95. The front left driver’s side of his car sustained extensive damage, suggesting a forceful impact from behind. The crash involved a Mercedes, Nissan, and Toyota. The police believe the driver who caused the accident was under the influence.
Though there were no fatalities, 2 Chainz, born Tauheed Epps, was taken to a local hospital. The rapper suffered neck injuries and potentially other injuries, but was reported to be in stable condition. He posted a video of himself on a stretcher to his Instagram account on his way to the hospital. The “Presha” rapper was in town for Art Basel, an international art fair showcasing contemporary artworks by established and emerging artists.
5. Reece James forced off in first half of clash against Everton due to injury
The Blues are forced into a change. Colwill is on for Reece James.
Conor Gallagher takes the armband.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 10, 2023
Reece James suffered yet another injury blow as he limped out of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Everton with a suspected hamstring injury. James was replaced by Levi Colwill in the 27th minute of Chelsea’s meeting with Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday. Mauricio Pochettino’s side was looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 midweek defeat to Manchester United.
James returned to action less than two months ago after missing the first couple of months of the season with another hamstring issue. The Blues captain has featured just eight times in all competitions this season. It remains to be seen how long James will be sidelined for this time. Chelsea will likely have to cope with a busy festive period without the England defender.
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