Rave News Digest: Beyoncé Announces Renaissance World Tour, Simi Launches Kidswear Line, Tom Brady + More

Beyoncé announces Renaissance World Tour, Simi launches children’s clothing line, Tom Brady announces retirement. Stay up to date with our Rave News Digest summarizes the five hottest global news you need to know to save time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.

1. Beyoncé announces highly anticipated “Renaissance” world tour

RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR DATES pic.twitter.com/mjMzItSvGc

— RENAISSANCE updates 🪩 (@B7Album) February 1, 2023

beyonce is taking Renaissance worldwide as the superstar will begin his world tour in Sweden in May, with stops across Europe and the United States. The highly anticipated tour announcement, which she made on Instagram and her website on Wednesday, comes days ahead of Sunday’s Grammy Awards, where the global superstar is the most-nominated artist and could make Recording Academy history.

Her 2022 album Renaissance celebrates dance music and is nominated for Album of the Year. Her tour will stop in London, Paris, Barcelona and Toronto before concluding in New Orleans on September 27th. Ticketmaster said in a press release that sales will begin on February 6 and fans will need to register through theirs “Verified Fan” System. Sales times vary by city.

2. Nigeria: Simi launches new children’s clothing line “The Big Little Company”.

Nigerian singer Simi has launched her children’s clothing line, The big little company. After the birth of her daughter Adejare “Deja” Kosoko, Simi was inspired to start a fashion company for children. The trendy, affordable line is aimed at children aged 1 to 10, so every child can enjoy the unique pieces. They are only available online.

Designed to be comfortable and stylish, the collection features minimalist yet refreshingly unique designs. The styles are also very multifunctional. The collection includes dresses, jumpsuits and overalls and is suitable for both girls and boys. Manufactured in Lagos, the brand offers styles and details with timeless, cheerful patterns and fun silhouettes. A recent statement from the award-winning musician on the launch read: “I hope The Big Little Company brings joy and happiness to children everywhere!”

3. South Africa: Alakhe Mdoda was nominated for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

Nickelodeon has released the list of nominees for the highly anticipated 2023 Kids’ Choice Awards (KCAs) and makes his debut as a radio personality Anele Mdodas Son Alakhe. The little star is nominated in the category “Favourite African Kidfluencers”. He will fight against it Lethukuthula Bhengu, Rethabile Mokgatla, Olianna And Olivia, Siba Bogopa and DJ Arch Jr. He went to Instagram to collect votes. In the caption he wrote: “Guuuuys!!! I was nominated for such a cool award! 😃 Thank you for the nomination @nickelodeon_africa 🙏🏽❤️ The link to vote is in my bio guys 😃.”

Taking place on NickToons (DStv channel 308) on Wednesday March 8th, the awards will celebrate some of the biggest local and international media personalities and artists, voted for by fans.

Congratulations to the young star on the nomination.

4. Lizzo debuts Madame Tussaud’s wax figure

Single handedly one of the most terrifying meta moments of my life.

Thanks @Madame Tussauds – now I know what a twosome with Lizzo is like 😳 pic.twitter.com/ee9XEO7L42

— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizo) January 31, 2023

Lizzo shows off her new wax figure from Madame Tussauds in a way that is classically her. On Tuesday, January 31st, the singer took to social media to get a first look at her double. She also gushed about his size, writing on Twitter that it was “single-handedly one of the most terrifying meta moments of my life.”

“Thanks @MadameTussauds – now I know what a twosome with Lizzo is like 😳”, She added alongside a video of herself in the process of kissing the statue of herself. Via TikTok, Lizzo also shared a look at the wax figure in a series of posts.

5. Tom Brady announces his final retirement

Really thankful that day. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/j2s2sezvSS

— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 1, 2023

quarterback Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL — really this time, he said in a video posted to social media on Wednesday morning. Brady, 45, broke the news on Feb. 1, the same day he announced his retirement from the NFL in 2022. “I’m retiring. Forever,” Brady said in his new farewell message. He thanked his fans and confirmed the uproar over previous announcements regarding his plans. “I will not be long-winded” said Brady. “You only get one super emotional retirement essay, and I finished mine last year.”

Addressing his family, friends, teammates and competitors, Brady added: “Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change anything.” In a superlative 23-year career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady has set a number of elite-level records. He has the most Super Bowl wins (7), as well as the most passing touchdowns (649) and passing yards (89,214).

Featured image: @beyonce/Instagram

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