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Here are the latest news and updates from the Nigerian entertainment industry:
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.
- Tiwa Savage releases new single "Koroba" featuring Teni: Tiwa Savage has released a new single titled "Koroba", featuring Teni. The song is a fusion of Afrobeats and R&B.
- 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.
Movies
- Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, celebrates 20 years in the industry: Funke Akindele, also known as Jenifa, has celebrated 20 years in the Nigerian film industry. She has released a new movie, "Omo Ghetto: The Saga", which is a sequel to her popular movie "Omo Ghetto".
- Genevieve Nnaji's "Lionheart" becomes first Nigerian film to be submitted for Oscars: Genevieve Nnaji's movie "Lionheart" has become the first Nigerian film to be submitted for the Academy Awards (Oscars). The movie tells the story of a woman who tries to save her family's business.
- Ramsey Nouah's "Living in Bondage: Breaking Free" premieres in Lagos: Ramsey Nouah's movie "Living in Bondage: Breaking Free" has premiered in Lagos. The movie is a sequel to the 1992 classic "Living in Bondage".
TV
- Big Brother Naija season 5 winner, Laycon, signs endorsement deal with Pepsi: Laycon, the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5, has signed an endorsement deal with Pepsi. He will be the face of the brand's new campaign.
- Nigerian TV show, "The Johnsons", celebrates 10 years on air: The popular Nigerian TV show, "The Johnsons", has celebrated 10 years on air. The show is a comedy that follows the lives of a middle-class Nigerian family.
- MTV Base announces new reality TV show, "The Real Househelps of Lagos": MTV Base has announced a new reality TV show, "The Real Househelps of Lagos", which will follow the lives of five househelps living in Lagos.
Other News
- Nigerian artist, Davido, becomes first African artist to perform at the Grammy Awards: Davido has become the first African artist to perform at the Grammy Awards. He will perform at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, which will take place in March.
- Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, celebrates 20 years in the industry: Rita Dominic has celebrated 20 years in the Nigerian film industry. She has released a new movie, "La Femme Anjola", which is a romantic comedy.
- Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, launches new comedy show, "Basketmouth: The Show": Basketmouth has launched a new comedy show, "Basketmouth: The Show", which will feature a mix of comedy, music, and dance.
These are just a few of the latest news and updates from the Nigerian entertainment industry. Stay tuned for more!