Nigeria entertainment industry new now
Here are some recent updates and news from the Nigerian entertainment industry:
Music
- Wizkid's "Made in Lagos" album debuts at number 1 on Billboard 200 chart: Wizkid's fourth studio album, "Made in Lagos", has debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 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 wins Grammy nomination: Burna Boy has been nominated for the Best Global Music Album category at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Movies
- Nollywood movie "The Bling Lagosians" premieres in the UK: The movie, which premiered in Lagos earlier this year, has now been screened in the UK, marking a significant milestone for Nigerian cinema.
- Genevieve Nnaji's "Lionheart" gets Oscar nomination: Genevieve Nnaji's directorial debut, "Lionheart", has been nominated for the Best International Feature Film category at the 92nd Academy Awards.
- Iyabo Ojo's "Ghettolite" premieres in Lagos: The movie, which tells the story of a young girl growing up in the ghetto, premiered in Lagos and has received positive reviews.
TV
- MTV Base Africa announces new show "The Real Househelps of Lagos": The reality TV show, which follows the lives of five young women living together in Lagos, premiered on MTV Base Africa earlier this month.
- Africa Magic announces new show "The Johnsons": The comedy series, which follows the lives of a middle-class Nigerian family, premiered on Africa Magic earlier this month.
- DStv announces new channel "DStv Pop": The new channel, which will feature a mix of local and international content, is set to launch in Nigeria and other African countries.
Other News
- Nigerian music industry worth N2.5 trillion: A recent report by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group has estimated that the Nigerian music industry is worth N2.5 trillion, making it one of the country's most lucrative industries.
- Nollywood stars attend "The African Film Festival" in the US: A delegation of Nollywood stars, including Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, and Ramsey Nouah, attended the "The African Film Festival" in the US earlier this month.
- Nigeria's "Big Brother Naija" returns for a new season: The popular reality TV show, which has become a cultural phenomenon in Nigeria, is set to return for a new season later this year.
These are just a few of the latest updates and news from the Nigerian entertainment industry. I hope you find them interesting!