Actor Chance Perdomo dead at 27, Davido launches the Faculty of Music and Arts at a Ugandan university, Raphael Varane provides injury update. 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. Actor Chance Perdomo, 27, dies in motorbike crash
Chance Perdomo, a British American actor known for his breakout roles in “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V,” has died after a motorcycle crash, the Associated Press reported, citing a statement from his publicist. He was 27.
— The Washington Post
British-American actor Chance Perdomo is dead at 27. He passed away in a motorcycle crash. Perdomo was born in Los Angeles but raised in the UK port city of Southampton, Hampshire. He was best known as Andre Anderson in the superhero show “Gen V,” a spin-off of the satirical TV series “The Boys.” His representative said in a statement: “His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those whom he loved dearest.”
Authorities concluded there was nobody else involved in the crash, they added. No other details have been released, although reports say he died in Upstate New York on his way to Toronto. Perdomo was also known for playing Ambrose Spellman, a warlock, in “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” Netflix’s darker adaptation of “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”
Our condolences go out to his loved ones.
2. Davido launches the Faculty of Music and Arts at a Ugandan university
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido has made a significant contribution to the International University of East Africa in Uganda by launching a new faculty of music and arts. The unveiling ceremony took place on March 28 and was documented on the singer’s official Instagram account.
Davido was also honored by having a hall named after him in the university. The new faculty of music and arts is expected to provide students with a world-class education in music and artistic fields. The launch of this faculty is a significant step towards promoting the growth of the entertainment industry in Uganda and Africa as a whole.
3. South Africa: Tyla accepts Rising Star honor at Cultural and Creative Industry Awards
Tyla sharing a few words at the Cultural and Creative Industry Awards (CCIA) where we recognise our rising stars!!!#CCIAwards #WeAreArt #WeAreCreative #WeAreCulture
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The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture hosted the Cultural and Creative Industry Awards on Saturday evening, and it was a glitzy affair. Grammy-award-winning singer Tyla arrived in South Africa just in time to accept her honors in her home country. This is the 22-year-old’s first time home since she won her Grammy award. The “Water” hitmaker was among the rising stars honored at the Cultural and Creative Industry Awards, where she won Best International Act.
The awards project is an initiative that recognizes creative South Africans rooted in celebrating their respective cultures. In her award acceptance speech, Tyla expressed her joy to be back home, celebrating creatives. “I’m so proud of our creatives and amapiano music. Amapiano has done so much for South Africa and I’m so happy to be one of the artists who represent us while we are overseas.”
4. Ayra Starr installs borehole in Lagos community
Afrobeat singer Ayra Starr has expressed her elation following the successful installation of a borehole in the Orimolade Ifako Community. This achievement marks a significant milestone for her ongoing “E Dey Rush” campaign, which aims to provide clean and safe water to underserved communities.
The community, which had endured a water scarcity issue for over two decades, now has access to a sustainable water source thanks to the collaborative efforts of Ayra Starr, Hope Spring Water, and Mavin Records. Reflecting on the initiative on social media on Saturday, March 30, Ayra Starr emphasized the importance of ensuring everyone has access to good water, expressing gratitude for the partnership that made the project possible.
5. Raphael Varane provides injury update after being forced off at halftime during clash with Brentford
Raphael Varane has issued an optimistic injury update after going off at halftime of Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Brentford. United have been plagued by injuries all season, particularly in defense, and encountered more problems on Saturday at Brentford. Varane had to go off at halftime at the Gtech Community Stadium in the 1-1 draw, while center-back partner Lindelof was also substituted in the second half due to a knock. Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, who has only just gotten back himself, replaced the duo.
The French defender told the press that the injury was “not too bad,” which will be a relief for the Red Devils. Varane’s injury also comes at a time when his future at the club is uncertain. The defender’s contract is up at the end of the season, and it’s not certain yet if a new deal will be offered to the 30-year-old. Varane has also reportedly attracted interest from Al-Nassr.
Featured Image: @chance_perdomo/Instagram
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