Nigerian entertainment industry news

Here are some recent news 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's "African Giant" album certified gold in the US: Burna Boy's critically acclaimed album, "African Giant", has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States. (Source: Naija News)

Movies

  1. 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, with a special ceremony attended by industry colleagues and friends. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Genevieve Nnaji's "Lionheart" becomes first Nigerian film to premiere on Netflix: Genevieve Nnaji's directorial debut, "Lionheart", has become the first Nigerian film to premiere on Netflix, marking a significant milestone for the industry. (Source: The Cable Nigeria)
  3. Ikorodu Bois to star in new Nollywood movie: The popular Nigerian comedy group, Ikorodu Bois, has been cast in a new Nollywood movie, "The Real Househelps of Lagos", alongside popular actors like Funke Akindele and Eniola Badmus. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)

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: Naija News)
  2. Big Brother Naija season 5 winner, Laycon, signs deal with Multichoice: Laycon, the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5, has signed a deal with Multichoice, the parent company of DSTV and GOtv, to promote their brands. (Source: The Punch)
  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 featuring the cast and crew. (Source: Vanguard News)

Other News

  1. Nigerian music industry loses N1.3 billion to piracy in 2020: The Nigerian music industry has lost an estimated N1.3 billion to piracy in 2020, according to a report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). (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 lavish party attended by industry colleagues and friends. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  3. Nigerian artistes to perform at 2021 BET Awards: Nigerian artistes, including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, and Burna Boy, have been announced as performers at the 2021 BET Awards, which will take place in June. (Source: Naija News)

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