Entertainment Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/nigeria-business-news/lifestyle-entertainment/entertainment/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:18:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Entertainment Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/nigeria-business-news/lifestyle-entertainment/entertainment/ 32 32 201037849 Will Smith’s “Bad Boys” nears N70 million gross earnings in Nigerian cinemas https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/will-smiths-bad-boys-nears-n70-million-gross-earnings-in-nigerian-cinemas/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/will-smiths-bad-boys-nears-n70-million-gross-earnings-in-nigerian-cinemas/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:25:38 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491202 The Cinema Association of Nigeria, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" swiftly ascended to the top of the box office charts, becoming the most-watched movie in Nigerian cinemas between June 7 and June 9, 2024.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/will-smiths-bad-boys-nears-n70-million-gross-earnings-in-nigerian-cinemas/feed/ 1 491202 Funmilayo Ransom Kuti Biopic rakes N100 million in ticket sales in less than 1 month https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/funmilayo-ransom-kuti-biopic-rakes-n100-million-in-ticket-sales-in-less-than-1-month/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/funmilayo-ransom-kuti-biopic-rakes-n100-million-in-ticket-sales-in-less-than-1-month/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:09:32 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490927 Funmilayo Ransom Kuti Biopic rakes N100 million in ticket sales in less than 1 month

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/funmilayo-ransom-kuti-biopic-rakes-n100-million-in-ticket-sales-in-less-than-1-month/feed/ 0 490927 Nigeria’s top 10 grossing actors earned nearly N3 billion in 2023 https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/nigerias-top-10-grossing-actors-earned-nearly-n3-billion-in-2023/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/nigerias-top-10-grossing-actors-earned-nearly-n3-billion-in-2023/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 08:21:22 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489696 Nigeria’s top 10 highest grossing actors earned nearly N3B in 2023.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/nigerias-top-10-grossing-actors-earned-nearly-n3-billion-in-2023/feed/ 0 489696 Shonda Rhimes’s ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 tops Netflix charts in Nigeria, 77 other countries https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/shonda-rhimess-bridgerton-season-3-tops-netflix-charts-in-nigeria-77-other-countries/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/shonda-rhimess-bridgerton-season-3-tops-netflix-charts-in-nigeria-77-other-countries/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 13:53:02 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489646 Shonda Rhimes's 'Bridgerton' Season 3 tops Netflix charts in Nigeria, 77 other countries.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/shonda-rhimess-bridgerton-season-3-tops-netflix-charts-in-nigeria-77-other-countries/feed/ 0 489646 Nigerian Afrobeat star Burna Boy to make Nollywood producer debut https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/nigerian-afrobeat-star-burna-boy-to-make-nollywood-producer-debut/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/nigerian-afrobeat-star-burna-boy-to-make-nollywood-producer-debut/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 17:13:43 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489573 Burna Boy is set to make his debut as a Nollywood producer with the upcoming thriller, “Three Cold Dishes,” which addresses the harrowing issue of sex trafficking.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/nigerian-afrobeat-star-burna-boy-to-make-nollywood-producer-debut/feed/ 0 489573 ‘Funmilayo Ransom Kuti’ movie hits N32 million in cinema opening weekend https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/funmilayo-ransom-kuti-movie-biopic-hits-n32m-in-cinema-opening-weekend/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/funmilayo-ransom-kuti-movie-biopic-hits-n32m-in-cinema-opening-weekend/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 14:39:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489552 The Nollywood biopic "Funmilayo Ransom Kuti" has made a debut of N32 million in its opening weekend following its release on Friday, May 17, 2024.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/funmilayo-ransom-kuti-movie-biopic-hits-n32m-in-cinema-opening-weekend/feed/ 0 489552 Hike in movie ticket prices drives Nigerian cinema’s N2.25B revenue in Q1 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/hike-in-movie-ticket-prices-drives-nigerian-cinemas-n2-25b-revenue-in-q1-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/hike-in-movie-ticket-prices-drives-nigerian-cinemas-n2-25b-revenue-in-q1-2024/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 09:12:49 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489519 The Nigerian cinema industry recorded a revenue of N2.25 billion from ticket sales in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, reflecting a significant surge compared to the previous year. This data was revealed in the Nigerian Box Office Year Book for 2023, published by Filmone Entertainment, an independent film distribution and production company, on Monday, […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/hike-in-movie-ticket-prices-drives-nigerian-cinemas-n2-25b-revenue-in-q1-2024/feed/ 0 489519 Quality talent will drive new capital into Nigeria’s movie industry- BB Sasore https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/19/quality-talent-will-drive-new-capital-into-nigerias-movie-industry-bb-sasore/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/19/quality-talent-will-drive-new-capital-into-nigerias-movie-industry-bb-sasore/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 14:36:55 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489382 BB Sasore shares insights on his career journey into filmmaking.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/19/quality-talent-will-drive-new-capital-into-nigerias-movie-industry-bb-sasore/feed/ 0 489382 Netflix to broadcast NFL games in landmark three-year deal https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/19/netflix-to-broadcast-nfl-games-in-landmark-three-year-deal/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/19/netflix-to-broadcast-nfl-games-in-landmark-three-year-deal/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 07:36:16 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489358 Netflix to broadcast NFL Games in landmark deal.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/19/netflix-to-broadcast-nfl-games-in-landmark-three-year-deal/feed/ 0 489358 AMVCA 10: Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun, Breath of Life, others emerge category winners https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/12/amvca-10-femi-adebayos-jagun-jagun-breath-of-life-others-emerge-category-winners/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/12/amvca-10-femi-adebayos-jagun-jagun-breath-of-life-others-emerge-category-winners/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 06:51:33 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488654 The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs) recently commemorated its milestone 10th edition, marking a decade of honouring outstanding achievements in African cinema and television.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/12/amvca-10-femi-adebayos-jagun-jagun-breath-of-life-others-emerge-category-winners/feed/ 1 488654 NFVCB: Nigerian filmmakers bypass board due to difficult DVD process https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/11/nfvcb-nigerian-filmmakers-bypass-board-due-to-difficult-dvd-process/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/11/nfvcb-nigerian-filmmakers-bypass-board-due-to-difficult-dvd-process/#respond Sat, 11 May 2024 13:01:18 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488614 The Executive Director/CEO of the National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, pinpointed that one of the key reasons filmmakers circumvent the board is the arduous process of obtaining DVD classification.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/11/nfvcb-nigerian-filmmakers-bypass-board-due-to-difficult-dvd-process/feed/ 0 488614 Spotify: Nigerian artists earn N25 billion from streaming in 2023  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/10/spotify-nigerian-artists-earn-n25-billion-from-streaming-in-2023/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/10/spotify-nigerian-artists-earn-n25-billion-from-streaming-in-2023/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 05:00:48 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488477 According to Spotify, the 2023 earnings for Nigerian artists more than double the over $11 billion they earned from the platform in 2022.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/10/spotify-nigerian-artists-earn-n25-billion-from-streaming-in-2023/feed/ 0 488477 Disney, Warner Bros to launch new streaming bundle https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/09/disney-warner-bros-to-launch-new-streaming-bundle/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/09/disney-warner-bros-to-launch-new-streaming-bundle/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 07:04:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488396 Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced plans to introduce a streaming bundle comprising Disney+, Hulu, and Max this summer

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/09/disney-warner-bros-to-launch-new-streaming-bundle/feed/ 0 488396 Paramount Global in talks with Sony, Apollo over acquisition   https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/06/paramount-global-in-talks-with-sony-apollo-over-acquisition/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/06/paramount-global-in-talks-with-sony-apollo-over-acquisition/#respond Mon, 06 May 2024 09:46:54 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487984 Paramount Global starts talk with Sony, Apollo over acquisition.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/06/paramount-global-in-talks-with-sony-apollo-over-acquisition/feed/ 0 487984 5 things you should know about IPTV as alternative to cable TV https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/02/5-things-you-should-know-about-iptv-as-alternative-to-cable-tv/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/02/5-things-you-should-know-about-iptv-as-alternative-to-cable-tv/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 06:48:05 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487589 Aside from being a relatively cheaper alternative to Cable TV, IPTV services often offer a wider selection of channels, including international options and niche channels not available on cable.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/02/5-things-you-should-know-about-iptv-as-alternative-to-cable-tv/feed/ 0 487589 Nollywood comedy, Ajosepo, hits N136 million in cinemas https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/02/nollywood-comedy-ajosepo-hits-n136-million-in-cinemas/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/02/nollywood-comedy-ajosepo-hits-n136-million-in-cinemas/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 05:00:32 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487577 Nollywood comedy Ajosepo hits N136 million in cinemas.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/02/nollywood-comedy-ajosepo-hits-n136-million-in-cinemas/feed/ 0 487577 Nigerian film industry rolls out 274 movies in Q1 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/29/nigerian-film-industry-rolls-out-274-movies-in-q1-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/29/nigerian-film-industry-rolls-out-274-movies-in-q1-2024/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:57:15 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487298 The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has reported that it processed and categorized 274 films from Nigeria's film industry in the first quarter of the year.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/29/nigerian-film-industry-rolls-out-274-movies-in-q1-2024/feed/ 1 487298 Moses Babatope to launch new media company after departure from Filmhouse Group https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/24/moses-babatope-to-launch-new-media-company-after-departure-from-filmhouse-group/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/24/moses-babatope-to-launch-new-media-company-after-departure-from-filmhouse-group/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:19:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=486745 The co-founder of Filmhouse Group and former Managing Director of FilmOne, Moses Babatope, is set to launch a new media and entertainment company.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/24/moses-babatope-to-launch-new-media-company-after-departure-from-filmhouse-group/feed/ 0 486745 Davido, UnitedMasters link up, launches Nine+ record label https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/21/davido-unitedmasters-link-up-launches-nine-record-label/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/21/davido-unitedmasters-link-up-launches-nine-record-label/#respond Sun, 21 Apr 2024 08:20:36 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=486390 Nigerian singer, David Adeleke also known as Davido has joined the upper echelon of music executives to launch his record label. Nine+ in a collaborative deal with UnitedMaster’s Steve Routh.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/21/davido-unitedmasters-link-up-launches-nine-record-label/feed/ 0 486390 Netflix adds 9.33 million new subscribers in Q1 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/19/netflix-adds-9-33-million-new-subscribers-in-q1-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/19/netflix-adds-9-33-million-new-subscribers-in-q1-2024/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:39:16 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=486222 Netflix Inc. has reported adding 9.33 million customers in the first quarter of 2024, posting a strong start to a year since 2020.

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