Nigeria entertainment industry new now

Here are some recent updates and news from the Nigerian entertainment industry:

Music

  1. 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.
  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 wins Grammy nomination: Burna Boy has been nominated for the Best Global Music Album category at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Movies

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!