Quavo spotted out with rumored girlfriend, Rema makes history as “Raves & Roses” goes platinum in Canada, Marcus Rashford signs new Man Utd deal until 2028. 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. Quavo spotted out with rumored girlfriend at Usher’s Las Vegas concert
Quavo is the latest celebrity who has gone viral for attending Usher’s Las Vegas residency, and the Migos rapper is trending because of his date. As many people know, Usher interacts with celebrities in his audience, and during a recent show, he singled out Quavo and his rumored girlfriend. Usher asked the woman if she could finish the lyrics to “There Goes My Baby,” which she did, and the clip quickly spread online. It was revealed that her name is Erica Fontaine, and she is a former West Virginia University gymnast.
This comes after Quavo was linked to Lori Harvey after the two were seen leaving the same restaurant in Hollywood. Lori was quick to shut down the rumors, and she later posted a video showing that she is still with “Snowfall” actor Damson Idris.
2. Rema makes history as ‘Raves & Roses’ goes platinum in Canada
Rema’s album “Rave and Roses” gets certified Platinum in Canada.
The album becomes the first Afrobeats album to reach this milestone. pic.twitter.com/Zxf2l0Fcmf
— AFROBEAT UPDATE (@AfrobeatsUpdate) July 18, 2023
In another giant stride, Rema’s debut album has been declared platinum in Canada, thereby making “Raves & Roses” the first Afrobeats album to achieve this feat. The announcement was made on the website of Music Canada on July 17, after “Raves & Roses” surpassed 80,000 units in sales. This is not Rema’s first platinum certification in Canada as Selena Gomez’s-assisted “Calm Down” had earlier been declared seven times platinum on July 10.
Since the release of “Calm Down,” Rema has enjoyed international success which has been further propelled by the release of the Selena Gomez-assisted remix. The single has charted in multiple countries with an Afrobeats record peak on UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100. The single is also the most streamed Afrobeats song on Spotify and also the most-watched Nigerian music video on YouTube.
3. South Africa: Londie London publicly flaunts her new man
Former “The Real Housewives of Durban” star and singer Londie London is in love with her new man and not hiding it. It’s no secret that London is in a new relationship after her breakup with the father of her two children Hlubi Nkosi. The “He Goes” singer and her partner at the weekend attended the star-studded bespoke banquet dinner hosted by internationally acclaimed boxing legend Floyd Mayweather at the Sandton Convention Centre as part of his Motherland tour.
The high-rollers of Mzansi, including London and her boo, stepped out in their best black tie looks. The banquet was hosted to raise funds for South African youth in boxing through his Youth Empowerment Programme. London made her new relationship Instagram official with snaps of her and her man slaying the red carpet at the banquet dinner.
4. Nigeria confirms first case of Anthrax
FG Confirms First Case Of Anthrax In Nigeriahttps://t.co/jOhXhb0XGS pic.twitter.com/jyyPAAO2lQ
— Channels Television (@channelstv) July 17, 2023
Nigeria may have recorded index cases of anthrax, a bacterial disease that affects domestic and wild animals and can infect human beings. According to reports, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, on Monday, officially confirmed the development in a statement signed by the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, Columba Vakuru. Mr. Vakuru is reported to have said animals showing signs of a possible case of anthrax on a farm in Suleja, Niger State, were reported to his office on July 14. Quavo Girlfriend
According to experts, anthrax outbreaks are fairly common worldwide and mostly affect agricultural workers. Humans become sick with the disease by handling animal products such as wool, hide, or bone from animals infected with the anthrax bacterium. Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. The bacteria live in the soil and usually infect wild and domestic animals, such as goats, cattle, and sheep.
5. Marcus Rashford signs new Man Utd deal until 2028
Marcus Rashford signs new deal at Man United valid until June 2028 🔴✍🏻
“I joined Manchester United as 7-year-old with a dream. That same passion, pride, and determination to succeed still drives me every time I have the honour of wearing the shirt. I will give my best”. pic.twitter.com/LPgaI4Jy4U
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2023
Marcus Rashford has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United after a stunning last season with his boyhood club. The 25-year-old England forward’s previous deal ran until 2024 but he has now committed to stay at the club, which he joined when he was seven years old, until 2028.
Several top clubs across Europe, including Paris Saint-Germain, were keen on signing the attacker and had reportedly even offered more lucrative deals than United. However, Rashford has committed his future to United after his best-ever season with the club, helping Erik ten Hag’s side finish third in the Premier League and win the Carabao Cup final.
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