Davido invests in new social audio-visual platform, Chatter, Burna Boy headlines Spill Gate Festival in the Bahamas, Newcastle issues strong statement on Dan Ashworth as expected Man Utd move hits major problem. 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. Davido invests in new social audio-visual platform, Chatter
I invested in a new platform !!
LETS GOOO, All creators sign up below ! @chatter_us ! https://t.co/gFdp44MFYP— Davido (@davido) February 17, 2024
Grammy-nominated music superstar Davido announced his co-ownership of Chatter, a new platform aiming to change the social audio-visual landscape. Allegedly driven by his passion for social audio, Davido throws his weight behind the platform that prioritizes inclusivity, diversity, and free speech.
Chatter is advertised to offer a space for people to express themselves, connect, and find communities. Designed with creators in mind, the platform promises unique monetization opportunities and a seamless content creation experience. Davido’s investment adds weight to the platform’s mission, signaling its potential for impact. Chatter is set to host an exclusive Creator Call with over 3,000 creators worldwide before its official launch.
2. Burna Boy headlines Spill Gate Festival in the Bahamas
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Burna Boy is at the forefront of the global exportation of Nigerian music as he continues to sell out record venues worldwide. In another landmark feat, the Grammy winner recently headlined the Spill Gate Festival in the Bahamas, where he thrilled thousands of fans with a collection of his hit singles. A clip posted on social media captured the crowd singing along to the hit single “Tested, Approved, and Trusted” off Burna Boy’s Grammy-nominated seventh album, “I Told Them.”
3. Black Sherif makes runway debut at London Fashion Week
Black Sherif hit the runway last night for Labrum at the London Fashion Week FW24. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/279LLlUBcd
— SHFL (@whatsonshuffle) February 18, 2024
Ghanaian artist Black Sherif made his runway debut during the London Fashion Week. The Ghanaian star strutted down the runway for the British fashion label Labrum. Established in 2014, this opulent fashion brand endeavors to narrate the hidden narratives of West Africa, serving as a conduit between Western and West African cultures through contemporary menswear. Founder and Creative Director Foday Dumbuya masterminded the distinguished collection.
Via its social media, the fashion house said, “Thank you to the people of LABRUM. We’re able to shine because you allow us to do so. Internally this collection shines a light on the journey from struggle to triumph. Acknowledging those that never lose sight of their vision or end-goal. AW24 utilizes this notion of resilience and joy as a source of inspiration. Celebrating this collective and transformative power of diverse cultures and their contributions to society, culture, and the arts.”
4. South Africa: Pearl Thusi launches her DJ career
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In addition to being an actress and media personality, Pearl Thusi has added DJing to her growing resume. The actress is beaming with pride after recently fulfilling her dream at the Makhelwane Festival in Soweto. Taking to her timeline, Thusi said this was a venture she has been working on for the past 10 years. “God’s timing is perfect. Delay is not denial. Trust in the process. I’ve made a dream come true. Whether this makes sense to you or not, worry about yourself and making your dreams come true. I pray this convinces you to never give up on what you want to achieve.”
“I was always so worried about what everyone would say about this decision, for nearly a decade. Angisanandaba nezinkulumo zabantu. I practiced until I couldn’t stand. I’m so happy because I overcame the fear of judgment, forgetting that only God has the right to judge me. I’m free,” she continued.
5. Newcastle issues strong statement on Dan Ashworth as expected Man Utd move hits major problem
Newcastle United can announce that Dan Ashworth has commenced a period of gardening leave.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 19, 2024
Manchester United will have to wait to hire Dan Ashworth as their sporting director as he serves Newcastle’s notice period on gardening leave. Newcastle have announced that Ashworth has been placed on a period of gardening leave, having made the club aware of his desire to leave in order to take up a new sporting director role in Manchester’s changing structure instead.
Newcastle CEO Darren Eales said in a statement: “We are naturally disappointed that Dan has chosen to leave, however, our exciting journey doesn’t stop and the process to recruit a new sporting director will begin immediately. We thank Dan for his efforts at Newcastle United and we wish him and his family well for the future.” It’s simply a waiting game now for Ashworth. He has to serve his notice period with Newcastle, who don’t want him privy to their inner workings, and deals in the knowledge that he will be joining a rival club once his notice is up.
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