African celebrity news

Here are some recent African celebrity news updates:

Music

• Wizkid's "Made in Lagos" album debuts at number 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, making him the first African artist to achieve this feat. (Source: Billboard)
• Tiwa Savage signs a new deal with Universal Music Group, making her the first African artist to sign with the label. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
• Burna Boy wins the Best International Flow Artist award at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards. (Source: BET)

Movies

• Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, becomes the first Nigerian to premiere a film at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with her movie "Lionheart". (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
• South African actor, Idris Elba, is set to star in a new Netflix series, "Concrete Cowboy", alongside Caleb McLaughlin and Jharrel Jerome. (Source: Variety)
• Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, announces her pregnancy on social media, revealing that she is expecting her second child. (Source: Ghanaian Times)

Fashion

• Nigerian designer, Maki Oh, is named one of the finalists for the 2020 LVMH Prize, a prestigious fashion award. (Source: Vogue)
• South African model, Candice Swanepoel, is announced as the new face of Victoria's Secret, replacing Adriana Lima. (Source: People Magazine)
• Ghanaian fashion brand, Christie Brown, is featured in the latest issue of British Vogue, showcasing their stunning designs. (Source: Vogue)

Other News

• Nigerian singer, Davido, is arrested and detained by the police in Lagos for allegedly assaulting a police officer. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
• South African comedian, Trevor Noah, is named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. (Source: Time Magazine)
• Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson, is appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, focusing on promoting children's rights and education. (Source: UNICEF)

These are just a few of the many exciting updates from the African celebrity scene. Stay tuned for more news and updates!