9ija entertainment news

Here are some recent entertainment news from Nigeria:

Music

  1. Wizkid's "Made in Lagos" album debuts at number 1 on Billboard World Albums chart: Wizkid's fourth studio album, "Made in Lagos", has debuted at number 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart, making him the first Nigerian artist to achieve this feat.
  2. Tiwa Savage signs with Universal Music Group: Tiwa Savage has signed a global recording deal with Universal Music Group, making her the first African artist to sign with the label.
  3. Burna Boy's "African Giant" album certified gold in the US: Burna Boy's critically acclaimed album, "African Giant", has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States.

Movies

  1. Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, celebrates 20 years in the industry: Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa, has celebrated 20 years in the Nigerian film industry, with a special movie premiere and a thank-you message to her fans.
  2. Genevieve Nnaji's "Lionheart" becomes first Nigerian film to be submitted for Oscars: Genevieve Nnaji's directorial debut, "Lionheart", has become the first Nigerian film to be submitted for the Academy Awards (Oscars) in the Best International Feature Film category.
  3. Kunle Afolayan's "Citation" wins Best Film at AMAA Awards: Kunle Afolayan's drama film, "Citation", has won the Best Film award at the 16th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).

TV

  1. MTV Base announces new VJ, Ziki Gbormittah: MTV Base has announced Ziki Gbormittah as its new VJ (video jockey), replacing Ehizojole "Ehiz" Okoeguale.
  2. Africa Magic announces new telenovela, "Rattlesnake": Africa Magic has announced a new telenovela, "Rattlesnake", starring Nse Ikpe-Etim, Gideon Okeke, and others.
  3. DStv launches new channel, "DStv Pop": DStv has launched a new channel, "DStv Pop", which will feature a mix of music, entertainment, and lifestyle content.

Other

  1. Nigerian music industry generates N1.4 trillion in 2020: The Nigerian music industry generated N1.4 trillion in 2020, according to a report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
  2. Nollywood stars, Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, appointed as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassadors: Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde have been appointed as Goodwill Ambassadors for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Nigeria.
  3. AFRIMA announces nominees for 7th edition: The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has announced the nominees for its 7th edition, with Nigerian artists, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tiwa Savage, among the nominees.

These are just a few of the recent entertainment news from Nigeria. I hope you find them interesting!