Artist in nigeria news

Here are some recent news updates about artists in Nigeria:

Music

  1. Wizkid's "Made in Lagos" album debuts at number 1 on Billboard World Albums chart: Nigerian superstar Wizkid's latest 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. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  2. Tiwa Savage signs deal with Universal Music Group: Tiwa Savage, known as the "Queen of Afrobeats", has signed a global recording deal with Universal Music Group, making her the first African artist to sign with the label. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  3. Burna Boy wins Grammy nomination for "African Giant" album: Nigerian artist Burna Boy has been nominated for the Best Global Music Album category at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards for his album "African Giant". (Source: Vanguard News)

Visual Arts

  1. Nigerian artist, Kehinde Wiley, creates portrait of Barack Obama: Kehinde Wiley, a Nigerian-American artist, has created a portrait of former US President Barack Obama, which will be displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. (Source: CNN)
  2. Lagos-based artist, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, wins MacArthur Fellowship: Njideka Akunyili Crosby, a Nigerian-American artist, has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, also known as a "Genius Grant", for her work in the visual arts. (Source: The New York Times)

Film and Television

  1. Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, becomes first Nigerian to premiere film at Berlinale: Genevieve Nnaji's film "Lionheart" has become the first Nigerian film to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  2. Kunle Afolayan's "Citation" wins Best Film at AMAA Awards: Kunle Afolayan's film "Citation" has won the Best Film award at the 16th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). (Source: Vanguard News)

These are just a few examples of the many talented artists in Nigeria who are making waves in the entertainment industry.