Kerry Washington to release memoir, Rema tops Spotify’s most exported Afrobeats artist & song list, Franck Kessie leaves Barcelona. 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.
1. Kerry Washington to release memoir ‘Thicker Than Water’
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When it comes to books, there is no bigger cosign than getting a thumbs up from Oprah Winfrey. Kerry Washington recently celebrated that feat in a new video on Instagram. “Oooooh my god. @oprahdaily posted an excerpt of my book #ThickerthanWater!!!! RIGHT NOW! Check it out!” In the new memoir, Kerry Washington opens up about her early life—including coping with her parents’ divorce.
According to a press release, Washington’s memoir will give readers “an intimate view into both her public and private worlds — as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a daughter, a wife, a Black woman.” Thicker Than Water will be released on September 26.
2. Rema tops Spotify’s most exported Afrobeats artist & song list
🚨 Rema, Burna Boy, Ckay, Fireboy, Ayra & Oxlade makes top Afrobeats globally export songs in spotify history pic.twitter.com/RuwOwLV3Iw
— Adé. (@adxjnr) August 10, 2023
Rema is one of the artists whose music is pushing the global frontiers of Afrobeats with his smash hit “Calm Down” which has topped charts in different continents. Global streaming platform Spotify has announced Rema’s “Calm Down” as the biggest Afrobeats exported song while also naming the Mavin Records’ signee as the foremost Afrobeats exported artist. On the list, Rema’s “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez tops the lineup that also features songs from megastar Burna Boy and international Afrobeats sensation CKay.
3. Nas and Lil Wayne inducted into Billboard’s new Hip Hop Hall Of Fame
“I’m starting to win awards in my third prime. … not when I was 29, y’all motherf-cker’s was cheating” Nas in his acceptance speech.
— Baboon Forest Entertainment (@BaboonForestEnt) August 9, 2023
Him and Lil Wayne were inducted into Billboard‘s Hip Hop Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/DZKtjsbbQI
Rap luminaries Nas and Lil Wayne have taken their rightful places among the inaugural inductees of Billboard’s freshly minted Hip Hop Hall of Fame. The Grammy Award winners reflected on the honor, presented by Billboard‘s Executive Director of R&B/Hip Hop, Gail Mitchell, during the publication’s 2023 R&B and Hip-Hop Power Players event in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Wayne began his acceptance speech, giving thanks “to the man up above” and “those that we lost, those that we wish were here. We thank you as well…”
The “A Milli” emcee thanked his fans noting, “I think I worded it the best way when I said I ain’t s—t without you. This is for y’all, y’all as in my fans, those in the crowd, my supporters, those that work for me, those that work with me, those that work around me, those that work like me. This is for us.” Nas later took the stage humbly sharing, “I didn’t get into it [rap] for awards; we got into it because we love the art form.” The Queens native reflected on the genre’s journey and accomplishments over the last five decades.
4. Olamide’s ‘Unruly’ album sets a new record in the US
.@Olamide's 'Unruly' becomes the highest charting album by an African rapper in US Apple Music history (#4). pic.twitter.com/sLbTWkgdBO
— chart data (@chartdata) August 10, 2023
Olamide triumphs on the US Apple Music charts as his album “Unruly” ranks highest for an African rapper. The album has now set a new record in its early days of release. Unruly has soared to the top of the US Apple Music charts, solidifying Olamide’s position as a trailblazer in the global rap scene. This milestone not only reflects his exceptional talent but also highlights his remarkable journey from the streets of Lagos to international recognition.
While “Unruly” has made waves globally, it’s not the first time Olamide has achieved remarkable musical achievements. His previous albums, including “Baddest Guy Ever Liveth,” “YBNL,” and “Lagos Nawa,” have all enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success.
5. Franck Kessie leaves Barcelona to join Roberto Firmino at Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli
Official, confirmed. Franck Kessié joins Al Ahli on €12.5m deal 🟢🇸🇦 #AlAhlipic.twitter.com/Dp5xb3g04i
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2023
Franck Kessie has left Barcelona to join Al-Ahli, the Saudi Arabian club confirmed. Having joined Barcelona only a year ago, the Ivorian made the switch after going down the pecking order in the Barcelona side following the signing of Ilkay Gundogan and former Southampton side, Oriol Romeu. The price for Kessie was stated to be €12.5 million (£11m/$14m) by both clubs in their official confirmation.
The midfielder made 43 appearances last season, but most of those were as a substitute. Kessie will join forces with the likes of Roberto Firmino, Allan Saint-Maximin, Riyad Mahrez, and Edouard Mendy who have all left the Premier League this summer to join the Saudi Pro League side.
Featured image: Breyona Holt for Marie Claire Magazine via @kerrywashington/Instagram
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