Rave News Digest: Beyoncé Announces New Fragrance Cé Lumière, D’banj Launches Koko FC, Super Eagles + More
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Beyoncé announces a new fragrance, Cé Lumière, D’banj launches Koko FC, joins Nigerian football league, Nigeria’s Super Eagles climb up in latest FIFA world rankings. 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 announces new fragrance, Cé Lumière
Introducing: CÉ LUMIÈRE
Beyoncé’s newest fragrance.https://t.co/NLiOOQVZhK pic.twitter.com/oVAng30v1A
— BEYONCÉ LEGION 𐚁 (@BeyLegion) October 24, 2024
Beyoncé has unveiled her latest venture in the fragrance world with the launch of Cé Lumière, a new Eau de Parfum that is now available for preorder on her website for $160. Following the success of her previous fragrance, Cé Noir, which coincided with her “Renaissance” tour, Cé Lumière is an elegant blend of top notes including Madagascar black pepper and Italian mandarin, with heart notes of jasmine sambac absolute and rhubarb, and a rich base of Indonesian patchouli and skin musk. The fragrance, available in the U.S. and Canada, is packaged in a golden desert-hued bottle, which nods to her country album “Cowboy Carter.”
This announcement follows a string of major launches for the multifaceted superstar, including her Levi’s collaboration and whiskey brand SirDavis. According to Janki Lalani Gandhi, managing director of Parkwood Ventures, the release of Cé Lumière continues Beyoncé’s strategy of releasing one fragrance each year, capturing key moments in her evolving universe. The limited-quantity release, sold exclusively on Beyoncé’s website, allows for direct engagement with consumers.
2. D’banj launches Koko FC, joins Nigerian football league
Koko FC is now recruiting ⚽ Upload a 1-minute video of your skills on the pitch to The Cream platform. The top voted players each week will be picked, and we’ll meet up on the pitch for a physical game to select the team! Show us what you’ve got! Koko Ah Koko @Koko__Fc…
— D’banj D Kokomaster (@iamdbanj) October 23, 2024
Nigerian music star Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has officially launched his football club, Koko FC, marking his entry into the Nigerian football league. This announcement comes shortly after fellow entertainment mogul Don Jazzy revealed the creation of Supremos Football Club. Koko FC will compete for the league’s N50 million prize, the largest per-game reward in Nigerian football.
To recruit talented players, D’banj has called on aspiring footballers to showcase their skills by uploading 1-minute videos on his Cream platform. The top-voted players will be invited for a physical game to finalize the team. “Upload a 1-minute video of your skills on the pitch… The top voted players each week will be picked, and we’ll meet up on the pitch for a physical game to select the team!” D’banj announced on social media platform X.
3. Kanye West shares the official artwork for upcoming album, “BULLY”
KANYE WEST
BULLY 💿OFFICIAL COVER
🚨COMING SOON🚨 pic.twitter.com/SbuAfClwC5
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) October 23, 2024
Kanye West has officially confirmed the release of his upcoming solo album, “BULLY.” On Wednesday (October 23), the Chicago-born artist shared the album’s official artwork on Instagram, designed by renowned Japanese photographer Daidō Moriyama. This announcement comes after months of speculation regarding West’s next project, which will be his first solo release since “DONDA” in 2021. While no official release date has been set, fans are eagerly awaiting the new record following the preview of his unreleased single, “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.”
According to reports, “BULLY” was first teased during West’s travels with Ty Dolla Sign for a series of shows across Asia and Europe. While performing in China, West humorously cautioned fans about the uncertainty of his album releases, stating, “Never trust the words ‘Coming soon’ and ‘Kanye West album’ in the same sentence.”
4. Burna Boy teases new unreleased song during US performance
🚨Burna Boy performs Unreleased ‘‘No Fly Zone’’ at his show in Los Angeles🇺🇸🤯 pic.twitter.com/pFbvXCHnUS
— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) October 24, 2024
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy thrilled fans at his recent performance in Los Angeles by teasing a brand-new, unreleased song. During his headlining set at the 7,100-capacity Peacock Theatre, Burna Boy, known for his hit-making prowess, sent the crowd into a frenzy when he debuted a track rumored to be titled “No Fly Zone.” The event, which also featured American-Senegalese superstar Akon, saw Burna Boy deliver an electrifying performance, reaffirming his status as a global musical heavyweight.
This is the second time in recent months that Burna Boy has previewed new material, following the earlier tease of another unreleased track, “Empty Chairs.” Both songs are speculated to appear on his highly anticipated album, expected to drop in 2025. Fans at the show were ecstatic about the sneak peek, further fueling excitement for what promises to be yet another hit-packed project from the African Giant.
5. Nigeria’s Super Eagles climb up in latest FIFA world rankings
The Super Eagles have moved up 3 places to 36th position on the latest FIFA World Rankings 📈
Now ranked 4th in Africa. pic.twitter.com/5hvv3nNGcI
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) October 24, 2024
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made an impressive climb in the latest FIFA world rankings, moving up three places to 36th globally and fourth in Africa. This surge comes after a 1-0 victory against Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers earlier this month. The Super Eagles, led by coach Augustine Eguavoen, have bolstered their standing with strong performances, though a second leg against Libya was canceled due to logistical challenges. The team’s rise in the rankings puts them in a strong position ahead of their next qualifier against Benin in November, where they hope to secure a spot in the AFCON finals.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s long-time rivals, Ghana, have dropped three places to 73rd globally and are now ranked 14th in Africa. Their ranking dip follows a disappointing draw and a defeat against Sudan in the AFCON qualifiers. On a positive note for African football, Botswana, led by captain Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, saw the most significant points increase globally (+38.3), climbing from 147th to 140th after consecutive wins over Cape Verde. Both Nigeria and Botswana are now one victory away from sealing their places in the 2025 AFCON Games.
Featured Image: @beyonce/Instagram
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