Current news in nigeria entertainment industry

Here are some current news in the Nigerian entertainment industry:

Music

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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) in the United States.

Movies

  1. Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, celebrates 20 years in the industry: Funke Akindele, also known as Jenifa, has celebrated 20 years in the Nigerian film industry, with a special movie premiere and a thanksgiving service.
  2. Genevieve Nnaji's "Lionheart" becomes first Nigerian film to be submitted for Oscars: Genevieve Nnaji's film "Lionheart" has become the first Nigerian film to be submitted for the Academy Awards (Oscars) in the Best International Feature Film category.
  3. Kunle Afolayan's "Citation" wins big at AMAA Awards: Kunle Afolayan's film "Citation" has won several awards at the 15th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor.

TV

  1. MTV Base Africa announces new hosts for "The Big Friday Show": MTV Base Africa has announced new hosts for its popular music show, "The Big Friday Show", with popular Nigerian artists, Tiwa Savage and Falz, taking over as hosts.
  2. Africa Magic announces new reality TV show, "The Real Housewives of Lagos": Africa Magic has announced a new reality TV show, "The Real Housewives of Lagos", which will feature the lives of several high-profile women in Lagos.
  3. DStv announces new channel, "DStv Pop": DStv has launched a new channel, "DStv Pop", which will feature a mix of music, movies, and lifestyle content.

Other News

  1. Nigerian music industry loses over N100 billion in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic: The Nigerian music industry has lost over N100 billion in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected concerts, festivals, and other music-related events.
  2. Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, celebrates 20th birthday: Regina Daniels, a popular Nollywood actress, has celebrated her 20th birthday with a lavish party and a special message from her husband, Ned Nwoko.
  3. Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, launches new comedy show, "Basketmouth Uncensored": Basketmouth has launched a new comedy show, "Basketmouth Uncensored", which will feature a mix of comedy, music, and interviews with celebrities.

These are just a few of the current news in the Nigerian entertainment industry. I hope you find them interesting!