Nigeria music entertainment news
Here are some recent news and updates from the Nigerian music and entertainment industry:
Music News
- 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 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.
- 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".
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.