Current naija entertainment news
Here are some current Naija entertainment news:
Music
- Wizkid's "Made in Lagos" album debuts at number 1 on Billboard World Albums chart: 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.
- 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 album "African Giant" has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making him the first Nigerian artist to achieve this milestone.
Movies
- Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, welcomes twins: Funke Akindele, a popular Nollywood actress, has welcomed twins with her husband, JJC Skillz.
- Genevieve Nnaji's "Lionheart" film banned from Oscars: Genevieve Nnaji's film "Lionheart" has been disqualified from competing in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars due to a lack of English dialogue.
- Ramsey Nouah's "Living in Bondage: Breaking Free" film premieres: Ramsey Nouah's film "Living in Bondage: Breaking Free" has premiered in Lagos, Nigeria, and is set to be released in cinemas nationwide.
TV
- Big Brother Naija season 5 kicks off: The fifth season of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, has kicked off with 20 new housemates competing for a grand prize of N85 million.
- Nigerian Idol season 7 auditions begin: The auditions for the seventh season of Nigerian Idol have begun, with contestants vying for a recording contract and a cash prize of N25 million.
- MTV Base VJ Search 2020 winner announced: The winner of the MTV Base VJ Search 2020 has been announced, with Nigerian artist, Ziki, emerging as the winner.
Other News
- Nigerian music industry generates N2.5 billion in 2020: The Nigerian music industry generated N2.5 billion in 2020, according to a report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
- Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, launches new clothing line: Tonto Dikeh, a popular Nollywood actress, has launched her new clothing line, "Tonto Dikeh Clothing".
- Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, launches new comedy show: Basketmouth, a popular Nigerian comedian, has launched his new comedy show, "Basketmouth: The Show", which premiered on Netflix.
These are just a few of the current Naija entertainment news. Stay tuned for more updates!