Latest news in the nigeria entertainment industry
Here are some of the latest news in the Nigerian entertainment industry:
Music
- 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.
- 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 critically acclaimed album, "African Giant", has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States.
Movies
- Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, welcomes twins: Funke Akindele, a popular Nollywood actress, has welcomed twins with her husband, JJC Skillz.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!