Nicki Minaj, Asake, Rema To Headline Afro Nation Portugal 2024

Nicki Minaj, Asake, Rema, others to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2024, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend ‘Bob Marley’ movie premiere in Jamaica, Ghana crash out of AFCON. 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. Nicki Minaj, Asake, Rema, and others to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2024

The anticipation is building for Afro Nation Portugal 2024 as global superstars Nicki Minaj, Asake, Rema, and other renowned artists prepare to take the stage in Portimao from June 28 to 30. This was revealed in a flier that surfaced online on Monday, January 22. With chart-topping hits and electrifying performances, these musicians are expected to uplift the festival to unprecedented heights.

Over three days, this festivity honoring African music and culture evolves into a worldwide sensation, bringing together the diaspora with the rhythms of dance, the richness of food, the flair of fashion, and the soul-stirring beats of music. The triumph of Afro Nation Portugal has catapulted artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido into headlining major festivals across the globe.

2. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend ‘Bob Marley’ movie premiere in Jamaica

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry arrive at the hometown premiere of Paramount’s biopic ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ in Jamaica. pic.twitter.com/SR90pw1jLA

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) January 24, 2024

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were “jamming” the night away during a fun date night in a tropical destination. On Tuesday, January 23, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love,” which occurred in Jamaica, according to reports. The couple walked the red carpet during their outing and posed for pictures.

It was also an evening of fashion for the doting twosome. Markle rocked a black asymmetrical gown with tiny straps and a pair of gold earrings. She looked radiant while wearing a low bun that was split down the middle. Her husband was also dapper for the all-star occasion. Prince Harry sported a black sports coat, matching trousers, and a crisp white shirt. He kept the night fresh by opting against a tie. “Bob Marley: One Love” will premiere in theaters on February 14.

3. South Africa: Kyle Watson, Kabza De Small, DBN Gogo, and Musa Keys join star-studded Ultra South Africa line-up

South Africa! 🇿🇦 The full line-up for #UltraSA2024 is officially here! 🚀

Tickets on sale now at https://t.co/Cze8yW5rBc#UltraSA2024 is proudly presented by #SmirnoffStorm#UltraSAxStorm pic.twitter.com/jTboM8sasu

— Ultra South Africa (@UltraSA) January 24, 2024

Africa’s premier electronic dance music festival, Ultra South Africa, recently announced that global superstars Skrillex, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, W&W, and Vintage Culture will be headlining the 2024 festival, with Major League DJz and Shimza as support acts. With a month and a half to go before the main event, the festival continues to bring South African fans the best electronic music as the final line-up and stages are announced.

South African hometown hero Kyle Watson and British DJ Melé have joined the bill for both Cape Town and Johannesburg, with Watson performing on the main stage and Melé on the Resistance Stage. The unforgettable line-up on these stages also features DBN Gogo, Kabza De Small, 2wobunnies, Kelvin Momo, Kooldrink, Lelowhatsgood, Musa Keys, Oscar Mbo, Sio, Thakzin, and Tyler ICU. Ultra South Africa 2024 will take place on Friday, March 1, in Cape Town at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse, and on Saturday, March 2, in Johannesburg at the Expo Centre at Nasrec.

4. Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tyla, Libianca nominated for 2024 Brit Awards

International superstars Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema have all earned nominations for the 2024 Brit Award. Burna Boy and Asake were nominated in the Best International Artist category alongside American superstars Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sza, Olivia Rodrigo, and Lana Del Rey.

Rema earned a nomination for Best International Song for his hit single “Calm Down.” Other Africans in the category are Cameroonian-American singer Libianca, nominated for her hit single “People,” and South African fast-rising sensation Tyla, nominated for her smash hit record “Water.”

5. Ghana crash out of AFCON

Ghana are OUT of the Africa Cup Nations after conceding a 94th-minute equaliser to Mozambique.

The Black Stars have failed to win any of their last seven AFCON games (D3, L4)

Out at the group stages for the second consecutive tournament 🫠 pic.twitter.com/md6iblANlz

— ESPN Africa (@ESPNAfrica) January 22, 2024

Ghana have officially crashed out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Black Stars’ early exit was confirmed after the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon came from behind to beat Gambia. Ghana were hoping the Group C fixture would end in a draw to keep alive their chances of qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams with two points.

But Cameroon, who had a point prior to their game, took their tally to 4 following the win and moved to second place while Guinea, who were on four, slipped to third after a defeat to group winners Senegal. Ghana’s exit from AFCON 2023 is their third consecutive group stage exit in their last three tournaments.

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