Nigeria entertainment news today
Here are some of the latest entertainment news from Nigeria:
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, and the song is already making waves on social media.
- Burna Boy's "African Giant" album certified gold in the US: Burna Boy's critically acclaimed album "African Giant" has been certified gold in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Movies
- Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, celebrates 20 years in the industry: Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa, has celebrated 20 years in the Nigerian film industry, and has released a new movie titled "Omo Ghetto: The Saga".
- 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 Oscars, and has been selected as Nigeria's entry for the Best International Feature Film category.
- Iyabo Ojo's "The Diary of a Lagos Girl" premieres in Lagos: Iyabo Ojo's new movie "The Diary of a Lagos Girl" premiered in Lagos last weekend, and has been receiving positive reviews from fans and critics alike.
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, and has become the brand ambassador for the beverage company.
- Nigerian TV show, "The Johnsons", returns for new season: The popular Nigerian TV show "The Johnsons" has returned for a new season, and fans are excited to see what's in store for the beloved characters.
- 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 a group of young women living in Lagos.
Other News
- Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, launches new comedy show, "Papa Benji": Basketmouth has launched a new comedy show, "Papa Benji", which premiered on Netflix last weekend.
- Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, celebrates 20 years in the industry: Rita Dominic has celebrated 20 years in the Nigerian film industry, and has released a new movie titled "La Femme Anjola".
- Nigerian musician, Davido, becomes first African artist to perform at the Grammy Awards: Davido has become the first African artist to perform at the Grammy Awards, and has been nominated for several awards at the prestigious music ceremony.
These are just a few of the latest entertainment news from Nigeria. I hope you found this helpful!