Current news in nigeria entertainment industry
Here are some current news in the Nigerian entertainment industry:
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) in the United States.
Movies
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!