Latest 9ja entertainment news
Here are the latest 9ja 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. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- Tiwa Savage signs new deal with Universal Music Group: Tiwa Savage has signed a new deal with Universal Music Group, making her the first African artist to sign with the label. (Source: The Cable)
- 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. (Source: The Fader)
Movies
- Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, welcomes second child: Funke Akindele and her husband, JJC Skillz, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Genevieve Nnaji's "Lionheart" film banned from Oscars: Genevieve Nnaji's film "Lionheart" has been banned from competing in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars due to a scene with English dialogue. (Source: The Guardian)
- Ramsey Nouah to star in new Netflix series: Ramsey Nouah is set to star in a new Netflix series, "Quilombo", a historical drama about the African diaspora. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
TV
- Big Brother Naija season 5 winner, Laycon, signs new deal with MTV Africa: Laycon, the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5, has signed a new deal with MTV Africa to host a new reality TV show. (Source: The Cable)
- Tunde Kelani's "Efunsetan Aniwura" series to premiere on Netflix: Tunde Kelani's new series, "Efunsetan Aniwura", is set to premiere on Netflix, a historical drama about the life of Efunsetan Aniwura, the first female warrior in Yoruba history. (Source: The Guardian)
- Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, launches new TV show: Mercy Johnson has launched a new TV show, "The Johnsons", a family drama that explores the lives of a middle-class Nigerian family. (Source: Vanguard News)
Other
- Davido's "Fall" song certified platinum in the US: Davido's song "Fall" has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States. (Source: The Fader)
- Nigerian artist, Mr Eazi, to perform at Coachella festival: Mr Eazi is set to perform at the Coachella music festival in California, USA, alongside other international artists. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, celebrates 40th birthday: Rita Dominic celebrated her 40th birthday with a star-studded party, attended by colleagues and friends in the industry. (Source: Vanguard News)
These are just a few of the latest 9ja entertainment news. Stay tuned for more updates!