9ja 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 new deal with Universal Music Group: Tiwa Savage has signed a new 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 thanksgiving service.
- 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).
- Iyabo Ojo's "Glamour Girls" movie premieres in Lagos: Iyabo Ojo's new movie, "Glamour Girls", has premiered in Lagos, with several Nollywood stars in attendance.
TV
- Big Brother Naija season 5 winner, Laycon, signs new deal with MTV Africa: Laycon, the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5, has signed a new deal with MTV Africa, which will see him host a new reality TV show.
- Nigerian TV show, "The Johnsons", celebrates 10 years on air: The popular Nigerian TV show, "The Johnsons", has celebrated 10 years on air, with a special episode and a thanksgiving service.
- Africa Magic's "The Rhythm" music show returns for new season: Africa Magic's popular music show, "The Rhythm", has returned for a new season, with a new host and a fresh format.
Other News
- Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, launches new comedy show: Basketmouth has launched a new comedy show, "The Basketmouth Show", which will feature a mix of comedy, music, and dance.
- Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, celebrates 10 years of marriage: Mercy Johnson has celebrated 10 years of marriage to her husband, Prince Okojie, with a special thanksgiving service and a family vacation.
- Nigerian music producer, Don Jazzy, celebrates 10 years of Mavin Records: Don Jazzy has celebrated 10 years of Mavin Records, with a special concert and a thanksgiving service.
These are just a few of the latest entertainment news from Nigeria. I hope you find them interesting!