Nigeria entertainment new
Here are some recent news and updates from the Nigerian entertainment industry:
Music
- Wizkid's "Made in Lagos" album debuts at number 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, making him the first Nigerian artist to achieve this feat. (Source: Billboard)
- Tiwa Savage releases her highly anticipated album "Celia", which features collaborations with artists like Naira Marley and Sam Smith. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- Burna Boy wins the Best International Flow award at the 2020 BET Awards, beating out other nominees like Stormzy and J Hus. (Source: BET)
Movies
- Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, and her husband, JJC Skillz, welcome their second child, a baby girl. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- The trailer for the upcoming movie "Merry Men 2" is released, featuring a star-studded cast including Ayo Makun, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and Ramsey Nouah. (Source: Nollywood Reinvented)
- The Nigerian film "The Bling Lagosians" premieres at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, receiving positive reviews from critics. (Source: TIFF)
TV
- The popular Nigerian TV show "Jenifa's Diary" returns for a new season, featuring its lead actress, Funke Akindele, and other familiar faces. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- The Nigerian version of the reality TV show "Big Brother Naija" announces its new season, with a grand prize of N85 million. (Source: Big Brother Naija)
- The TV series "Elesin Oba" is released on Netflix, featuring a star-studded cast including Kunle Afolayan and Taiwo Ajai-Lycett. (Source: Netflix)
Other News
- The Nigerian government announces plans to establish a film village in Abuja, aimed at promoting the country's film industry. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
- The African Entertainment Awards USA announces its nominees for the 2020 edition, featuring Nigerian artists like Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, and Davido. (Source: African Entertainment Awards USA)
- The Nigerian music industry is projected to grow by 15% in 2020, driven by the increasing popularity of Afrobeats and other genres. (Source: PwC)
These are just a few of the latest news and updates from the Nigerian entertainment industry. I hope you find them interesting!