Ayra Starr announces new song, Comma, Colman Domingo to star and direct Nat King Cole biopic, Jurgen Klopp announces Liverpool exit. 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. Ayra Starr announces new song, Comma
Ayra Starr has unveiled a sneak peek and declared her plans to drop a new song, Comma, in 2024. Under her alias Sabi Girl, the singer posted a visual teaser of the new work on social media with the caption, “Comma, comma, comma!! I know y’all have been waiting for this one. Pre-save link in my bio.” Following the announcement, Comma has been well received by fans. The track was crafted by Kaelo Iyizoba, a Nigerian-American filmmaker, with creative direction provided by Mikey Oshai. It drops on February 2.
2. Colman Domingo to star and direct Nat King Cole biopic
Colman Domingo to Direct and Star in Nat King Cole Biopic (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/g2T5WMXNNJ
— Variety (@Variety) January 25, 2024
Fresh off receiving a Best Actor Academy Award nomination for portraying Bayard Rustin in “Rustin,” Colman Domingo is slated to direct and star in a biopic centered on the life of the legendary Nat King Cole. The upcoming musical film will be Domingo’s directorial debut, and he confirmed that the project is currently in the works. “I’ve been working on it quietly for a few years,” Domingo said. “It’s something I’m looking forward to putting together with some great partners.”
After starring in “The Color Purple” last year, 2024 is shaping up to be a banner year for Domingo. He’s also signed on to executive produce “It’s What’s Inside,” the horror film that premiered at Sundance and was purchased by Netflix for $17 million. In front of the camera, he’s set to appear in several feature films, including “Drive-Away Dolls,” “Sing Sing,” which he is also a producer, and Antoine Fuqua’s “Michael,” where he’ll be playing Joe Jackson.
3. Nadia Nakai and Kairo Forbes visit AKA’s grave on his 36th birthday
Sunday was a bittersweet day for Nadia Nakai as she visited the grave of her late boyfriend, Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, on what would have been his 36th birthday. The rapper posted a video on Instagram showing Forbes’ parents, as well as his daughter Kairo, releasing 36 balloons into the sky to commemorate the “Fela in Versace” star’s birthday. Admitting that the moment was painful, Nakai wrote: “Happy Heavenly Birthday @akaworldwide we all miss you so much! Got 36 balloons to send to you, and in true Kairo fashion they had to be biodegradable to not harm the environment…”
The day was especially poignant for the 33-year-old as she delivered on her promise to release the first single from her new album. The post was set against the track “Never Leave,” featuring KashCPT.
4. King Sunny Ade receives honorary award at Afrozons Pre-Grammy party
King Sunny Ade receives an honorary award at the Afrozons Pre-Grammy party held on January 26, in Victoria Island, Lagos. During the event, Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu, took the stage to present the legendary singer with the honorary award.
In a viral video, the “Appreciation” crooner showcased his joy with a big smile and impressive dance moves as he received the accolade. The lively moment captured Burna Boy’s mother joining King Sunny Ade in a dance on stage before presenting him with the well-deserved plaque. In his brief speech, the 77-year-old Juju legend expressed gratitude to God, stating, “Praise the Lord! Actually I don’t know what to say but to thank the almighty God for me to be alive to be here today.”
5. Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season
Follow updates from Jurgen Klopp’s news conference after the Liverpool manager announced he will be leaving the club at the end of the season 🔗
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 26, 2024
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season, saying he is “running out of energy.” Klopp was appointed in October 2015, and his contract was due to run until 2026. He won the Champions League in 2019 before leading Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years in 2019–20. “I told the club already in November,” said 56-year-old Klopp, who has announced his decision with his side at the top of the Premier League. “I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it – or at least try to explain it.”
“I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take. It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again.”
Featured Image: @ayrastarr/Instagram
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