Nigeria music entertainment news

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

Music News

  1. 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.
  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 for his album "Twice as Tall".
  4. Naira Marley's "Aja" music video breaks record: Naira Marley's music video for "Aja" has broken the record for the most viewed Nigerian music video on YouTube in 24 hours.
  5. Davido's "Fall" becomes most viewed Nigerian music video on YouTube: Davido's music video for "Fall" has become the most viewed Nigerian music video on YouTube, surpassing 200 million views.

Entertainment News

  1. BBNaija's Laycon wins Headies' Next Rated award: Laycon, a former Big Brother Naija housemate, has won the Next Rated award at the 2020 Headies Awards.
  2. Tunde Kelani's "Maami" premieres at Toronto International Film Festival: Tunde Kelani's latest film, "Maami", has premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, marking the first time a Nigerian film has been selected for the festival.
  3. Genevieve Nnaji's "Lionheart" banned from Oscars: Genevieve Nnaji's film, "Lionheart", has been banned from competing in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars due to a lack of English dialogue.
  4. Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, celebrates 20 years in the industry: Funke Akindele, a popular Nollywood actress, has celebrated 20 years in the industry, marking two decades of her career in the Nigerian film industry.
  5. Davido's "A Better Time" concert postponed due to COVID-19: Davido's highly anticipated concert, "A Better Time", has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Industry News

  1. Nigerian music industry loses N1.4 billion to COVID-19: The Nigerian music industry has lost an estimated N1.4 billion to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many artists and industry professionals struggling to make ends meet.
  2. Nigeria's music streaming market grows by 20%: Nigeria's music streaming market has grown by 20% in the past year, with platforms like Spotify and Apple Music experiencing significant growth in the country.
  3. Nigerian artists dominate MTV Africa Music Awards: Nigerian artists have dominated the MTV Africa Music Awards, with Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, and Burna Boy among the winners.
  4. Nigeria's music industry to receive N500 million funding: The Nigerian government has announced plans to provide N500 million in funding to the music industry, aimed at promoting local talent and supporting the growth of the sector.
  5. Nigerian music industry to launch new streaming platform: The Nigerian music industry is set to launch a new streaming platform, aimed at providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talent and compete with international artists.