Wizkid announces October 1st as release date for his upcoming song/album.
Nigerian music star, Wizkid has hinted that his highly anticipated new project might drop on October 1, 2024. The singer, whose 2022 album More Love, Less Ego didn’t meet expectations, is preparing to release his sixth studio album, titled “Morayo.” This upcoming project follows his 2023 release “S2” and recent features on Asake’s “MMS” and DJ Tunez’s “Apala Disco (Rmx),” which have been well-received by fans. Wizkid has dedicated “Morayo” to his late mother, who passed away in 2023. To build excitement, Wizkid announced the potential release date on September 2, 2024, suggesting that fans might soon get a new single or the full album.
🚨 NEW WIZKID SINGLE
💿 RRR
🗓️ OCTOBER 1— The "Morayo" era is officially here 🔥🤩🦅pic.twitter.com/1xapYmACMD
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) September 2, 2024
Fireboy’s “Peru” featuring Ed Sheeran certified Diamond in France.
Nigerian singer, Fireboy DML’s global hit “Peru,” featuring Ed Sheeran, has achieved Diamond certification in France. Released in 2021 as part of his album Playboy, the song has made waves internationally, including in the United States, United Kingdom, and France. According to a recent Chart Data report, “Peru” has reached 50 million equivalent streams in France, earning it Diamond status. This achievement places Fireboy alongside other prominent Nigerian artists like Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Burna Boy, who have also reached this significant milestone. The success of “Peru” highlights Fireboy’s growing influence and the global appeal of Nigerian music.
.@fireboydml and @edsheeran's "Peru" is now certified Diamond in France. pic.twitter.com/uvGd0MXFr3
— chart data (@chartdata) September 2, 2024
British-Gambian rapper, Pa Salieu released from jail after 2 years.
The music industry is abuzz with news of British-Gambian rapper Pa Salieu’s release after 33 months in prison. He was convicted in connection with a violent incident in Coventry in 2018, which tragically resulted in the death of his close friend, Fidel Glasgow, the grandson of Neville Staple of The Specials. While no one has been charged with Glasgow’s murder, Salieu was sentenced to 27 months for violent disorderly and an additional six months for possessing an offensive weapon, following his involvement in hitting a man with a tree branch during the chaos. Salieu has consistently claimed that his actions stemmed from his grief over his friend’s death. Now free, fans are eager to see what’s next for the 25-year-old artist, known for his compelling storytelling and blend of Afrobeat and UK rap.
UK rapper Pa Salieu is officially free after serving two years in prison. pic.twitter.com/X9DeUbS6O7
— T.U.E (@TheUpperEnt) September 2, 2024
“Knives Out 3” reportedly has a $210 million production budget.
The budget for Rian Johnson’s highly anticipated third installment in the Knives Out series has reportedly soared to $210 million, making it the most expensive film of its kind to date. According to The Insneider, this figure is five times higher than the cost of the first film. The movie, set to release on Netflix, recently wrapped filming in London. The star-studded cast includes Josh Brolin, Josh O’Connor, Jeremy Renner, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, Daryl McCormack, and Glenn Close, with Daniel Craig reprising his role as detective Benoit Blanc. Although the budget has yet to be officially confirmed and may benefit from UK tax credits, this marks a significant increase from the previous installments.
‘KNIVES OUT 3’ reportedly has a $210M budget.
The first film only cost $40M
(Source: https://t.co/tC8O5e1SkW) pic.twitter.com/b7iFeR1m31
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 2, 2024
First teaser for Comedy Central Everybody still Hates Chris released.
Comedy Central has released the first teaser trailer for “Everybody Still Hates Chris,” the animated revival of the CW’s popular sitcom “Everybody Hates Chris.” Premiering on September 25, the series features an animated version of the Johnson family and includes new voiceovers from Chris Rock, who returns as the narrator. Original stars Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold are back as Julius and Rochelle, Chris’ parents. The show, which originally aired from 2005 to 2009, will again have Rock’s Adult Chris narrating stories based on his experiences growing up in 1980s Brooklyn. The revival is executive produced by Rock and showrunner Sanjay Shah, with Tim Johnson Jr., Ozioma Akagha, Terrence Little Gardenhigh, and Gunnar Sizemore voicing key characters. Titmouse, known for “Big Mouth,” is handling the animation.
First teaser for the animated ‘EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS’ revival.
Premiering September 25 on Comedy Central. pic.twitter.com/h8MkvqTo0n
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 2, 2024
