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The South African
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Tems shines with Larry O'Brien Trophy as NBA Playoffs go global
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing with the Larry O'Brien Trophy, basketball's most coveted prize, kicking off its world tour. One of the stops on this tour was an exciting meeting with Nigeria's very own global superstar, Tems, ahead of her electrifying performance at Dreamville Fest. Every year, the NBA Larry O'Brien Trophy symbolises the pinnacle of basketball achievement. Crafted by Tiffany & Co., this sterling silver beauty weighs nearly 6.6 kg. Its value is around $13,500, which is roughly R255,000, but its true worth goes far beyond price. The trophy represents excellence, hard work, and dreams realised in the world of basketball. This year's journey is all about bringing the game closer to fans, celebrities, and cultural icons around the world. The trophy has rubbed shoulders with footballers, musicians, and now, one of Africa's brightest stars, according to Pulse Sports Nigeria. Tems, the Nigerian singer-songwriter who's taken the world by storm, posed with the Larry O'Brien Trophy. For fans across Africa, and especially in South Africa, where basketball is steadily growing in popularity, it was a proud reminder that African talent is making waves on the global stage. 'I never imagined I'd be standing here with the NBA Finals trophy,' Tems said, her voice brimming with excitement. 'It's proof that dreams can take you anywhere, from Lagos to the world.' Her presence with the trophy is a sign of how music, sports, and culture are colliding in thrilling ways. The NBA's move to include African icons like Tems also shows how global the game has become, especially in Africa. With the Basketball Africa League gaining traction and more African players making their mark in the NBA, the continent's influence is undeniable. The Larry O'Brien Trophy's journey is far from over as it continues its tour. As the NBA Playoffs heat up, the trophy will keep travelling, inspiring fans from New York to Nairobi, and beyond. Tems and the trophy together prove that when African excellence meets global platforms, the world pays attention. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Normani Reveals Why Acting in Her First Film Was 'Freeing': 'I Learned a Lot About Myself' (Exclusive)
Between singing, dancing, acting and even bartending, is there anything Normani can't do? Nearly a year after releasing her Dopamine album, the "Wild Side" singer, 28, served as Hennessy's celebrity bartender at Dreamville Fest on April 5 in Raleigh, N.C. — as she celebrates her film debut in Freaky Tales, which hit theaters one day prior. Centered on four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, Calif., Freaky Tales features Normani as Entice, a member of a girl group who faces difficulties while working her way to the big leagues. "It's liberating and very freeing, being able to be creative in a totally different way," the Fifth Harmony alum tells PEOPLE at the festival of acting in the film, which also stars Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, Dominique Thorne and others. Related: Normani Responds to Camila Cabello After She Congratulates Her on Release of 'Dopamine': 'This Seriously Means a Lot' "I felt like I learned a lot about myself, and I was actually able to celebrate myself and watch myself and not be super critical," explains Normani. "When I get home tonight or maybe tomorrow, I'll take my mom and my dad and my grandma and go to the movie." Freaky Tales marks the "Motivation" artist's latest major artistic endeavor following the release of her debut album, Dopamine, in June 2024. Since sharing the full-length project with fans, she's felt "grateful" for the support of her "amazing fans" — who've been hoping for some more visuals and performances to accompany the music. "I got you. We have a lot of special things set up," teases Normani, who's also "always working on new music." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As for why she chose to team up with Hennessy to kick off the cognac brand's Made for More campaign, the star says, "I love to partner with brands that are very inclusive and just kind of represent everybody." Normani, who's engaged to NFL star DeKaylin 'DK' Metcalf, was interested in the collaboration after seeing Hennessy's work not only in music but also the sports world, as the brand has partnered with the WNBA, "which I think is really dope," she says. "It's just a really equal, fun, responsible brand, so I was really excited to partner." Related: DK Metcalf and Normani FaceTime Ciara and Russell Wilson to Share Their Engagement News Fans who visited the Hennessy Highline at Dreamville Fest were treated to cocktails from Normani as well as a high-energy DJ set from Mannie Fresh, who drew quite the crowd at Dorothea Dix Park. Held over April 4 and 5, Dreamville Fest featured performances from founder J. Cole as well as Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, PartyNextDoor, 21 Savage, Ari Lennox, Keyshia Cole, GloRilla, Coco Jones and many other artists. While this year's Dreamville Fest was billed as the fifth and final, Cole told fans during his headlining set that the festival will continue to "exist" in the future under a different name. Read the original article on People
Axios
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Pop-up shops and parties: 19 things to do this Dreamville Festival week
Experiencing FOMO for not getting a ticket to the last Dreamville Festival or looking for things to do while you're in town? Here are 19 events happening in Raleigh so you can participate in the festivities all week long. Wednesday, April 2 🛍️ Scoop up some exclusive merch from a Dreamville Fest pop-up shop at 320 W Davie St. | Free | 12-7pm | Details Thursday, April 3 🗣️ Participate in a Q&A at Shaw University with the Dreamville staff discussing the music industry and how to run a record label. | Free | 3-7pm | Details 🕹️ Play games with Dreamville's Omen at Raleigh's Boxcar Bar + Arcade. | Free | 5-8pm | Details 🤣 Laugh the night away with a comedy session from a list of local comedians at The Venue in Raleigh and stick around for food and drinks. | Free | 7-10pm | Details 🎶 Listen to music sets from a list of popular national DJs as they battle at Union Hall near CAM Raleigh. | $23.18 | 8pm-1am | Details 💘 Meet other singles in a dating mixer at The Avenue Raleigh. | Free | 7-9pm | Details Friday, April 4 🎉 Pull up to Dreamville Public Access at CAM Raleigh for audio workshops, industry panels and discussions with DJs, producers and creatives. | Free | 11am-10pm | Details 🛒 See rapper Bas at Dreamville's pop-up shop (320 W. Davie St.). | Free | 12-7pm | Details 🎊 Pull up to Charlotte native Lute's block party at S. Harrington St., next to CAM Raleigh for food, drinks, car displays and more. | Free | 1-8pm | Details 🪥 Join Dreamville rapper Earthgang in community service by distributing clothes and essential care items at John Chavis Memorial Park. Stick around for giveaways, music, arts and crafts plus food and drinks. | Free | 2-5pm | Details 🏃♂️ Run with Mad Miles, Urban Run Club and Nike for a one-and-a-half or three-mile shakeout run starting at The Venue in Raleigh. | Free | 5:30pm | Details 🎶 Ease into the weekend with R&B sounds from Radio host Brian Dawson and DJ Problem at Marian Cocktails and Kitchen in Glenwood. Get there early for an industry cocktail hour from 7-10pm. | $0-$13.35 | 10pm-2am | Details 🥂 Block party hop to two different venues, including BrassTap at Kill Joy for cocktails, hookah and music from a live DJ.| $47.31 | Details 🎶 Warm up to the weekend at Split Raleigh with a musical set from a rotating list of DJs. | $47.53 | 5pm | Details Saturday, April 5 🎤 Grab a last-minute ticket to the final Dreamville Festival as it kicks off at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh. | Resale ticket prices vary | 12pm | Details 🥞 Eat brunch, drink from mimosas towers and vibe to music from a DJ at The Venue. | $24.86+ | 12-4pm | Details 🍾 Keep the party going after the festival at CAM Raleigh by dancing to music from a live DJ as a final farewell to Dreamville. | $47.53 | 9pm-2am | Details Sunday, April 6 🍳 Get your brunch fix at Wonderland Kitchen & Cocktails in downtown Raleigh with music, food and cocktails. | $12.51 | 12-6pm | Details
