Entertainment news in nigeria 2019
Here are some of the top entertainment news stories in Nigeria for 2019:
Music
- Wizkid's "Made in Lagos" album: Wizkid released his highly anticipated album "Made in Lagos" in October 2019, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart.
- Davido's "A Better Time" album: Davido released his third studio album "A Better Time" in November 2019, which features collaborations with international artists like Nas and Lil Baby.
- Tiwa Savage's "Celia" album: Tiwa Savage released her fourth studio album "Celia" in August 2019, which features collaborations with artists like Naira Marley and Hamzaa.
Movies
- "Living in Bondage: Breaking Free" movie: The sequel to the 1992 classic "Living in Bondage" was released in October 2019, starring Ramsey Nouah, Enyinna Nwigwe, and Monalisa Chinda.
- "Merry Men 2" movie: The sequel to the 2018 comedy film "Merry Men" was released in December 2019, starring Ayo Makun, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and Ramsey Nouah.
- "The Bling Lagosians" movie: The comedy film, which premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, was released in November 2019, starring Toyin Abraham, Bisola Aiyeola, and Sharon Ooja.
TV
- "Big Brother Naija" reality show: The fifth season of the popular reality show was won by Mercy Eke in October 2019, with a grand prize of N60 million.
- "The Voice Nigeria" reality show: The third season of the singing competition was won by Idyl in October 2019, with a grand prize of N25 million.
- "Gulder Ultimate Search" reality show: The 12th season of the adventure reality show was won by Arinze Stanley in November 2019, with a grand prize of N50 million.
Celebrity News
- Tiwa Savage's marriage drama: Tiwa Savage's marriage to Tee Billz was rocked by allegations of infidelity and domestic violence in 2019.
- Davido's father's death: Davido's father, Adedeji Adeleke, passed away in April 2019, sparking an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow celebrities.
- Wizkid's son's birthday: Wizkid's son, Boluwatife Balogun, celebrated his 7th birthday in May 2019, with Wizkid sharing adorable photos of the occasion on social media.
Other News
- Nigerian music industry's growth: The Nigerian music industry was recognized as one of the fastest-growing in the world in 2019, with the country's music streaming revenue increasing by 20% in 2018.
- Nigerian film industry's growth: The Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood, was recognized as one of the largest in the world in 2019, with the industry generating over $500 million in revenue in 2018.
- Nigerian entertainment industry's international recognition: Nigerian artists and films received international recognition in 2019, with Wizkid and Tiwa Savage performing at international music festivals and Nigerian films premiering at international film festivals.