African entertainment news 2017

Here are some of the top African entertainment news stories from 2017:

Music

  1. Wizkid's "Come Closer" featuring Drake breaks records: Nigerian singer Wizkid's collaboration with Drake on "Come Closer" became the first African song to reach 100 million views on YouTube.
  2. Tiwa Savage signs with Universal Music Group: Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage became the first African artist to sign with Universal Music Group, one of the largest music companies in the world.
  3. Davido wins BET Award for Best International Flow: Nigerian singer Davido won the BET Award for Best International Flow, beating out other international artists.
  4. Yemi Alade's "Johnny" becomes most viewed African music video on YouTube: Nigerian singer Yemi Alade's music video for "Johnny" became the most viewed African music video on YouTube, with over 100 million views.

Film

  1. "The Wedding Party" becomes highest-grossing Nigerian film: The romantic comedy "The Wedding Party" became the highest-grossing Nigerian film of all time, earning over N500 million (approximately $1.3 million) at the box office.
  2. "Fifty" premieres at Toronto International Film Festival: The Nigerian film "Fifty" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, marking a major milestone for African cinema.
  3. "The Burial of Kojo" wins award at Berlin International Film Festival: The Ghanaian film "The Burial of Kojo" won the Best Film award at the Berlin International Film Festival, making it the first African film to win the award.

TV

  1. "An African City" returns for second season: The popular Ghanaian TV series "An African City" returned for a second season, exploring the lives of five African women living in Accra.
  2. "Tinsel" ends 10-year run: The popular Nigerian TV soap opera "Tinsel" ended its 10-year run, with a special finale episode that aired on several African TV networks.
  3. "Shuga" returns for fourth season: The popular MTV Africa TV series "Shuga" returned for a fourth season, exploring the lives of young people in Africa and tackling issues such as HIV/AIDS and gender equality.

Other

  1. Africa Magic launches new channels: Africa Magic, a leading African TV network, launched several new channels, including Africa Magic Yoruba and Africa Magic Hausa, catering to different languages and cultures across the continent.
  2. BET Africa launches: BET Africa, a new TV channel dedicated to African music, film, and culture, launched in several African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana.
  3. African Entertainment Awards USA: The African Entertainment Awards USA, a prestigious awards ceremony recognizing African talent in the entertainment industry, was held in New York City, with winners including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, and Davido.

These are just a few of the many exciting African entertainment news stories from 2017. It was a great year for African music, film, and TV, with many talented artists and creators making waves across the continent and globally.