Entertainment news in nigeria today 2021
Here are some entertainment news in Nigeria for 2021:
Music
- Wizkid's "Made in Lagos" album debuts at number 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart (January 2021)
- Tiwa Savage signs with Universal Music Group (February 2021)
- Davido's "Fall" becomes the most-streamed Nigerian song on YouTube (March 2021)
- Burna Boy wins the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for "Twice as Tall" (March 2021)
- Olamide releases new album "Carpe Diem" (October 2021)
Movies
- Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, celebrates 20 years in the industry (January 2021)
- "Omo Ghetto: The Saga" becomes the highest-grossing Nigerian film of all time (February 2021)
- Genevieve Nnaji's "Ratnik" premieres on Netflix (March 2021)
- "Merry Men 2" starring Ayo Makun and Ramsey Nouah hits cinemas (April 2021)
- "The Razz" starring Toyin Abraham and Alexx Ekubo premieres on Netflix (October 2021)
TV
- "Big Brother Naija" season 6 premieres on DStv and GOtv (July 2021)
- "The Voice Nigeria" season 4 premieres on AIT and DSTV (September 2021)
- "Nigerian Idol" season 7 premieres on AIT and DSTV (October 2021)
- "The Johnsons" becomes the longest-running Nigerian TV series (November 2021)
- "Tinsel" celebrates 15 years on Nigerian television (December 2021)
Celebrity News
- Davido's daughter, Hailey, celebrates her 4th birthday (February 2021)
- Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, celebrates his 7th birthday (May 2021)
- Wizkid's son, Zion, celebrates his 2nd birthday (June 2021)
- Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, celebrates her 36th birthday (June 2021)
- Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, celebrates her 34th birthday (March 2021)
Other News
- The Nigerian government bans the use of TikTok and other Chinese social media apps (February 2021)
- The Nigerian music industry loses a legend, Fela Kuti, as his music is inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (March 2021)
- The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) announces its 2021 nominees (April 2021)
- The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, celebrates its 25th anniversary (May 2021)
- The Nigerian government launches the "Nollywood Creative Industry" initiative to promote the growth of the industry (June 2021)
These are just a few of the entertainment news in Nigeria for 2021. There may be more news and updates throughout the year.