Nigeria entertainment industry news

Here are some recent news and updates from 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. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  2. Tiwa Savage signs deal 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. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  3. Burna Boy wins Grammy nomination for "African Giant" album: Burna Boy's album "African Giant" has been nominated for Best Global Music Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. (Source: Vanguard News)

Movies

  1. 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, with a special movie premiere and a thank-you message to her fans. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  2. Genevieve Nnaji's "Lionheart" becomes first Nigerian film to be submitted for Oscar consideration: Genevieve Nnaji's film "Lionheart" has become the first Nigerian film to be submitted for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  3. Kunle Afolayan's "Citation" wins Best Film at AMAA Awards: Kunle Afolayan's film "Citation" has won the Best Film award at the 16th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). (Source: Vanguard News)

TV

  1. MTN Project Fame West Africa returns for season 10: The popular music reality TV show, MTN Project Fame West Africa, has returned for its 10th season, with a new set of contestants vying for the top prize. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  2. Big Brother Naija season 5 winner, Laycon, signs deal with Puma: Laycon, the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5, has signed a deal with sports brand Puma, becoming the first Nigerian reality TV star to do so. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  3. Africa Magic's "The Johnsons" celebrates 10 years on air: The popular Nigerian sitcom, "The Johnsons", has celebrated 10 years on air, with a special episode and a thank-you message to its fans. (Source: Vanguard News)

Other News

  1. Nigerian music industry loses N1.3 trillion in 2020: The Nigerian music industry lost N1.3 trillion in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, according to a report by the Nigerian Music Industry Report. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  2. Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, celebrates 20th birthday: Regina Daniels, a popular Nollywood actress, has celebrated her 20th birthday, with a special party and a thank-you message to her fans. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  3. Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, launches new comedy show: Basketmouth, a popular Nigerian comedian, has launched a new comedy show, "Basketmouth: The Show", which will feature a mix of comedy, music, and dance. (Source: Vanguard News)

These are just a few of the latest news and updates from the Nigerian entertainment industry. I hope you find them interesting!