Title: Top 10 Nigeria Entertainment News That You Must Know Today
Introduction:
The Nigerian entertainment industry is undoubtedly one of the largest and most vibrant in the African continent. With a plethora of talented artists, actors, and comedians, Nigeria continues to churn out world-class entertainment content captivating millions worldwide. In this article, we’ll take a look at the top 10 Nigeria entertainment news that you must know today.
1. Yoruba Actress Eniola Badmus Loses Father
Eniola Badmus, a prominent Yoruba actress, recently lost her father. The news has generated condolences from all over the entertainment industry and beyond. Badmus, who is known for her captivating and humorous style of acting, has requested privacy from the public as she mourns her father.
2. Grammy Award Winner Burna Boy Returns Home
Burna Boy, the African Giant, recently returned home to Nigeria. The talented musician was mobbed by fans at the airport as he arrived in Lagos. This is coming on the heels of his Grammy win, where he won the Best Global Music Album in March 2021.
3. Davido’s New Album Drops in July
Davido, one of Nigeria’s most successful music artists, has announced the release date of his highly anticipated album, “A Better Time.” The album is set to drop in July and promises to be a hit among fans.
4. Actors Funke Akindele-Bello and Eniola Badmus Reconcile
Funke Akindele-Bello and Eniola Badmus were known to be good friends in the past until a reported misunderstanding occurred between them. However, the two have reconciled, and it seems their friendship is back on track.
5. Singer, Rudeboy, Survives Covid-19
Rudeboy, one-half of the defunct music group, Psquare, recently revealed that he survived Covid-19. The talented artist, who is also known as Paul Okoye, disclosed this information in an interview, urging everyone to take the virus seriously.
6. Comedian Basketmouth Wins Best Comedy Act
Basketmouth, one of Nigeria’s most popular comedians, recently won the Best Comedy Act award at the Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The award recognizes the best comedic talents in Africa, and Basketmouth was ecstatic about receiving the recognition.
7. Mercy Johnson Returns to Filming After Childbirth
Nollywood actress and mother of four, Mercy Johnson, recently returned to filming after taking time off to give birth to her fourth child. Johnson has been busy shooting a new movie, “The New Normal,” which promises to be a hit among movie lovers.
8. Anthony Joshua Set to Take on Oleksandr Usyk
Nigerian born-British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, is set to take on Oleksandr Usyk, the former undisputed cruiserweight world champion. The bout is scheduled for September 25, and it promises to be a thrilling encounter.
9. Comedian AY Comedian Wins African Entertainment Legend Award
AY Comedian, one of Nigeria’s most successful comedians and business moguls, recently won the African Entertainment Legend Award. The award recognizes African talents who have impacted the entertainment industry immensely.
10. Mayorkun Collaborates with American Rapper, Busta Rhymes
Singer and songwriter, Mayorkun, recently announced a collaboration with American rapper, Busta Rhymes. The collaboration promises to be groundbreaking, as it is one of the first times a Nigerian artist would be collaborating with an American rapper on a project of this magnitude.
Conclusion:
The Nigeria entertainment scene is a dynamic and ever-evolving space. From music to movies to comedy, there is always something exciting happening in this industry. In this article, we have highlighted the top 10 entertainment news that you must know today. We hope this article has been informative, engaging, and a worthy read!
