Megan Thee Stallion announces new Prime Video documentary, Davido teases upcoming single featuring YG Marley, Nigeria set to boycott AFCON 2025 qualifier in Libya. 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. Megan Thee Stallion announces new Prime Video documentary
Megan Thee Stallion announces new documentary, ‘In Her Words,’ coming out October 31st on Prime Video. pic.twitter.com/akmtsEE7GX
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 14, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion is set to share her life story in a new Prime Video documentary titled “Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words.” The feature-length project, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, will provide an intimate look at the Grammy Award-winning rapper’s rise to fame, as well as her personal and professional struggles. Directed by Emmy Award winner Nneka Onuorah, the documentary promises unprecedented access to Megan, revealing the woman behind the music persona as she navigates the pressures of stardom, grief, and success.
Scheduled to debut on October 31, the documentary will chronicle Megan’s journey from her Houston roots to global superstardom, offering fans a deeper understanding of her personal experiences. This is Megan’s second collaboration with the studio, following her role as director of the Emmy-winning 2022 series Lizzo’s “Watch Out For The Big Grrrls.”
2. Davido teases upcoming single featuring YG Marley
🚨Davido teases his Unreleased Music with YG Marley, Out Soon⌛️ pic.twitter.com/u4L1TFFoFq
— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) October 14, 2024
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has teased his upcoming single featuring Jamaican artist YG Marley. The collaboration has been long anticipated by fans, and the single will mark Davido’s first release of 2024. At a recent event, the singer previewed the log drum-infused track to an enthusiastic crowd, raising excitement for what promises to be another hit from the Afrobeats sensation.
In addition to this forthcoming single, Davido hinted at more major collaborations in the pipeline, as he revealed his next album is ready. During a guest appearance with American content creator Kai Cenat, Davido confidently shared that his upcoming album will be his best yet, with a few surprises for fans.
3. Ari Lennox says she’s permanently leaving social media
Ari Lennox with the self-awareness post of the day pic.twitter.com/veLGQAHlBK
— 𝘕𝒜𝘠𝘚𝒜𝘠𝘌𝘙 🐘 (@ThatDakari) October 11, 2024
R&B singer Ari Lennox has announced that she will be permanently stepping away from social media, marking December 18 as her final day on the platforms. In an emotional message shared on Instagram, the “Shea Butter Baby” artist revealed that her decision aligns with her two-year sobriety milestone. Lennox explained her desire to break free from what she described as a “toxic and codependent” relationship with social media. “My happiness is worth more to me than using these platforms to promote,” she wrote.
Lennox expressed her frustration with the pressure for attention, validation, and control, saying that she’s exhausted with her addiction to the internet. She reassured her fans that they could still connect with her on YouTube and her official website, where updates about her 2025 album and tour will be available. Lennox shared her hopes that her upcoming music, including a single set to release on October 18, might turn things around, but she acknowledged the sting of the setback.
4. Banky W, Adesua Etomi-Wellington expecting second child
Nigeria Actress,Adesua Etiomi Wellington reveals her breathtaking pregnancy photoshoot, announcing she’s expecting baby number two.😍🥰🎉
Congratulations to bankywellington and adesuaetomi #OloriSuperGal #OSGmedia pic.twitter.com/SBSvnxxGKl
— OSG (@OloriSupergal) October 14, 2024
Nigerian singer, actor, and politician Banky W and his wife, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington, have announced they are expecting their second child. The couple, who already share a son, revealed the exciting news on social media on October 10. Adesua took to Instagram, posting radiant maternity photos of herself dressed in a vibrant orange gown, proudly showing off her growing baby bump. In her heartwarming caption, she wrote, “First, we had each other, then we had your brother, then God sent you and now? NOW, we have everything.”
Banky W responded to the announcement with an emotional message of gratitude on his Instagram page, expressing his faith and joy. “May our lives forever be a series of indisputable evidence and unquestionable proof that Jesus is alive and that He answers prayers,” he wrote, adding the hashtag #SeeWhatTheLordHasDone. Friends, fans, and celebrities were quick to share their congratulations and well-wishes for the couple, celebrating this new chapter in their growing family.
5. Nigeria set to boycott AFCON 2025 qualifier in Libya
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are now flying back to Nigeria, after being stranded at a Libyan airport for 24 hours.
No food or water was provided for them.
Nigeria pulled out of the AFCON qualifier against Libya, after they were allegedly held hostage by Libyan authorities at the… pic.twitter.com/M1OXKaD61v
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) October 14, 2024
Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, is set to boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya after being stranded at an airport in Al Abraq, about 230km from their intended destination of Benghazi. The Nigerian squad, which was diverted to Al Abraq instead of Benghazi on Sunday, was left locked inside the airport overnight without food or accommodation, prompting the players to refuse to play the match. Team captain William Troost-Ekong said the squad had been “completely abandoned” and called on the Nigerian government to intervene for their safe return. Nigeria’s Sports Minister John Owan Enoh expressed concern for the players’ safety, instructing the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to file a formal complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Libya’s Football Federation (LFF) denied any foul play, attributing the incident to routine air traffic disruptions and logistical challenges. However, the Nigerian team has described their treatment as a deliberate act of mind games, adding to tensions that followed Libya’s allegations of hostile treatment during their visit to Nigeria for the reverse fixture. CAF is investigating the matter, and while they are keen for the match to proceed as planned, the Nigerian players insist they will not play due to concerns over safety and the psychological trauma caused by the incident. The standoff adds another chapter to an already heated encounter, with Nigeria currently leading Group D and Libya on the verge of elimination.
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