21 Savage to release collaboration with Donald Glover and Caleb McLaughlin.
British-American rapper, 21 Savage has enlisted popular actors, Donald Glover and Stranger Things star, Caleb McLaughlin to play his character in a memoir about his incarceration by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2019. The memoir, titled “American Dream: The 21 Savage Story details how President Trump’s crackdown of undocumented immigrants led to him being arrested and threatened with deportation for several weeks. The “Free 21” movement and help from Jay Z led to the rapper’s release and subsequent stay in the country.
21 SAVAGE
DONALD GLOVER
CALEB MCLAUGHLINAMERICAN DREAM: THE 21 SAVAGE STORY 🇺🇸
🚨COMING SOON🚨 pic.twitter.com/Rij4v8jveY
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) January 7, 2024
Kaitlyn Dever set to join HBO’s The Last of Us cast ahead of season 2 release.
New reports have indicated that Kaitlyn Dever will be cast for the role of Abby in season two of acclaimed HBO post apocalyptic drama series, The Last of Us. Dever had earlier auditioned to play the character of Ellie, which was given to Bella Ramsey, due to the production’s preference of a younger actress. Abby’s character has been described as a skilled soldier whose perspective of life is challenged whilst on a mission of seeking vengeance for her loved ones. Fans have expressed their excitement as they anticipate the second season of the drama series.
Kaitlyn Dever has joined the cast of the HBO Original series #TheLastofUs for Season 2. @TheLastofUsHBO pic.twitter.com/dFnhGsJ1x2
— Max (@StreamOnMax) January 9, 2024
Chocolate City Music releases new cypher to celebrate 20 years.
Perhaps, the biggest rap music label in Africa, Chocolate City, at the helm of acclaimed rapper, M.I Abaga, has continually put Nigerian rap on the map while also platforming other rap talents in the country. Rappers like Ice Prince, Blaqbonez, Loose Kaynon and AQ have all emerged through the record label. Celebrating 20 years of success and 50 years of hip hop, the record label has released a new rap cypher featuring M.I Abaga, Jesse Jagz, Blaqbonez, AQ, Loose Kaynon and Ice Prince. Fans have heaped praises on the label for their role in further developing the rap culture in Nigeria.
To celebrate 50 years of hip-hop & our 20th year in the game. We present to you Chocolate City Cypher featuring @MI_Abaga, @Jessejagz, @Iceprincezamani, @BlaqBonez, @loosekaynon & @thisisAQ. 🔥🤎
Listen Here 🎶 https://t.co/FQpglQabcw pic.twitter.com/4KhfKofJZg
— CHOCOLATE CITY MUSIC (@choccitymusic) January 8, 2024
Tiwa Savage involves the police over alleged threats from Davido.
After a series of warnings from music head, Teebillz to Davido, new reports of Tiwa Savage’s petition to the Afrobeats legend has surfaced. According to the released petition, Tiwa Savage being friends with Davido’s baby mama, Sophia Momodu has caused a rift between both artists. The dubbed African Bad Gyal however complained to the Nigerian police of Davido’s alleged threats to harm her. Nigerians have since taken to social media to express their outrage over Davido’s problematic behaviors.
Tiwa Savage petitions the Nigerian Police Force over alleged threats made by Davido. pic.twitter.com/ISXw7QoPqh
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) January 9, 2024
Raves and Roses becomes 2nd longest charting Nigerian album on BB World Albums.
Since his emergence, Mavin Records star, Rema has been predicted the lead the new pack of Afrobeats artists. he has since served hit records, propelling the genre to new heights. His debut album, Raves and Roses has etched its place as one of the greatest debut albums in Afrobeats history. With hits like “Calm Down”, the album has spawned entries across the globe. The album has just become the second longest charting African album on the Billboard World Albums Chart, with 75 weeks, behind Wizkid’s Made In Lagos which has spent the total of 133 weeks on the chart.
📊TOP 2️⃣ LONGEST CHARTING AFRICAN ALBUMS IN THE BILLBOARD WORLD ALBUMS CHART HISTORY:
Made in Lagos @wizkidayo — 133 WEEKS
Rave & Roses @heisrema — 75 WEEKS 🔛Leading the Way. 🇳🇬👑 pic.twitter.com/NRaRwByixV
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) January 9, 2024
