9ija entertainment news
Here are some recent entertainment news from Nigeria:
Music
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- MTV Base announces new VJ, Ziki Gbormittah: MTV Base has announced Ziki Gbormittah as its new VJ (video jockey), replacing Ehizojole "Ehiz" Okoeguale.
- Africa Magic announces new telenovela, "Rattlesnake": Africa Magic has announced a new telenovela, "Rattlesnake", starring Nse Ikpe-Etim, Gideon Okeke, and others.
- 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
- 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).
- 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.
- 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!