Latest news in the nigeria entertainment industry

Here are some of the latest 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 fourth studio 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 critically acclaimed 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, welcomes twins: Funke Akindele, a popular Nollywood actress, has welcomed twins with her husband, JJC Skillz.
  2. Genevieve Nnaji's "Lionheart" film banned from Oscars: Genevieve Nnaji's directorial debut, "Lionheart", has been disqualified from competing in the Best International Feature Film category at the 92nd Academy Awards.
  3. Iyabo Ojo's "Glamour Girls" film premieres in Lagos: Iyabo Ojo's latest film, "Glamour Girls", has premiered in Lagos, featuring a star-studded cast including Mercy Johnson, Uche Jombo, and others.

TV

  1. Big Brother Naija season 5 kicks off: The fifth season of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, has kicked off with 20 new housemates competing for a grand prize of N85 million.
  2. Nigerian Idol season 7 winner, Kingdom Kroseide, signs with Universal Music Group: Kingdom Kroseide, the winner of Nigerian Idol season 7, has signed a recording deal with Universal Music Group.
  3. 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", featuring Nigerian comedians, Basketmouth and Bovi.

Other News

  1. Nigerian music industry loses pioneer, Sir Victor Uwaifo: Sir Victor Uwaifo, a Nigerian music legend and pioneer of the "Joromi" genre, has passed away at the age of 80.
  2. Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, celebrates 20th birthday: Regina Daniels, a popular Nollywood actress, has celebrated her 20th birthday with a lavish party attended by friends and colleagues in the industry.
  3. Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, launches new comedy show, "Basketmouth Uncensored": Basketmouth has launched a new comedy show, "Basketmouth Uncensored", featuring a mix of comedy, music, and dance.

These are just a few of the latest news in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Stay tuned for more updates!