Johnny Drille and wife welcome baby girl, Cardi B shuts down rumors of an Offset reconciliation, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Vinicius Junior link up. 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. Johnny Drille and wife welcome baby girl
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Nigerian R&B singer, Johnny Drille and his wife, Rima Tahini, have welcomed a baby girl, Amaris Esohe Ighodaro. Johnny Drille, who is known for his simple lifestyle, took to his official Instagram page to share an adorable video of his baby girl, describing her as the most miraculous thing he has ever known. According to the hitmaker, Amaris was born on November 17, making her six weeks old today.
He wrote, “AMARIS ESOHE IGHODARO | 11.17.23. Six weeks ago today, we held in our arms our daughter for the first time. It’s hard to explain but it’s the most miraculous thing I’ve ever known. Never felt a greater sense of purpose to protect and to nurture. Every day I pray to God to help me be the best father for our daughter, so help me God 🙏🏾.”
Congratulations to the new parents.
2. Cardi B shuts down rumors of an Offset reconciliation
Cardi B shuts down Offset reconciliation rumors after spending Christmas together https://t.co/ilFrgZyDIZ pic.twitter.com/xV1qgNipCh
— Page Six (@PageSix) December 28, 2023
On Christmas day, December 25, Cardi B and Offset reportedly spent Christmas together along with their children, and it looked like the former couple may be working things out in their tumultuous relationship. Sparking more rumors about their reconciliation, an X (formerly Twitter) user @TheePopFeed tweeted on Wednesday, December 27, “Cardi B has officially took Offset back after 12 days,” which went viral.
Another user responded with a clip of Kandi Burruss, star of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” telling co-star Porsha Williams, “You just made that up.” After Cardi “liked” the video, everyone knew the original tweet was incorrect, signaling that she is continuing to live her best life as a newly single woman. In early December, Cardi shared on an Instagram Livestream that she and Offset had split up and had been dropping hints on social media that they were no longer a couple.
3. South Africa: The entertainment industry mourns the untimely death of ‘Sarafina!’ star, Mbongeni Ngema
Mbongeni Ngema Dies: ‘Sarafina!’ Creator & ‘The Lion King’ Vocal Arranger Killed In Car Crash https://t.co/11DHcvsnls
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) December 28, 2023
Just as 2023 draws to a close, South Africa has been hit with another shock death in the entertainment industry. Local playwright and actor, Mbongeni Ngema, 68, was killed in a head-on car accident on Wednesday night while returning from a funeral in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. He was a passenger in one of the vehicles.
Shortly after Ngema’s passing, the singer’s family issued an official statement to confirm the sad news. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, father, husband, and a patriot, Mbongeni Ngema,” the statement read.
4. Burna Boy and Seyi Vibez perform “Giza” at concert in Lagos
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In a night that will be etched in the memories of fans, dynamic street-hop sensation, Seyi Vibez set the Eko Hotel ablaze with a headline concert on Wednesday, December 27. The headline act not only marked Seyi Vibez’s triumphant return to Lagos but also featured a groundbreaking moment as Grammy-winning artiste, Burna Boy joined him on stage for the premiere performance of “Giza.”
The eagerly anticipated collaboration unfolded with Seyi Vibez and Burna Boy sharing the stage in a display of musical prowess that left the audience in awe. The synergy between the two artists during the debut rendition of “Giza” ignited a frenzy among fans, who reveled in the historic nature of the performance.
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Vinicius Junior link up
My guy @vinijr 🇧🇷💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/jrHsZCzFBx
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) December 28, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo linked up with Vinicius Junior, gifting him trainers and a match-worn jersey before hailing him as the “number one” Brazilian. Although the Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar forward stole the show with an impressive 32 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and two blocks in a commanding 144-122 victory against the shorthanded Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, his interaction with the Real Madrid forward was the highlight of the match.
Antetokounmpo had a set of Freak 5 shoes and his signed game-worn jersey for Vinicius, who kept cheering for the NBA superstar from the sidelines. Antetokounmpo expressed his gratitude and stated, “My brother, shoes. One second, I give you the jersey. You get the whole package. You get the whole package, my brother. I appreciate you. Thank you for coming. No. 1 Brazilian player in the world. No. 1, right here.”
Featured Image: @johnnydrille/Instagram
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