Lifestyle & Entertainment Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/nigeria-business-news/lifestyle-entertainment/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:08:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Lifestyle & Entertainment Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/nigeria-business-news/lifestyle-entertainment/ 32 32 201037849 Top 10 Fastest Growing Film Industries in the World  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/14/top10-fastest-growing-film-industries-in-the-world/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/14/top10-fastest-growing-film-industries-in-the-world/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:32 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495751 By the end of 2023, the global box office had risen to an estimated $33.9 billion, representing a significant 30.5% increase from the previous year. However, this figure remains 15% below the average revenue of the three pre-pandemic years (2017-2019). Projections for 2024 suggest a potential decline to $31.5 billion, largely due to disruptions from […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/14/top10-fastest-growing-film-industries-in-the-world/feed/ 0 495751 Cross River begins construction of N4 billion Entertainment Centre Project  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/cross-river-begins-construction-of-n4-billion-entertainment-centre-project/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/cross-river-begins-construction-of-n4-billion-entertainment-centre-project/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:49:02 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495727 The Cross River State Government has initiated construction on a N4 billion entertainment centre at Tortugal Island, Marina Resort, Calabar, aimed at enhancing the state's tourism sector and revenue streams. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/cross-river-begins-construction-of-n4-billion-entertainment-centre-project/feed/ 0 495727 Deadpool & Wolverine jumps to N420 million in Nigerian cinemas  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/deadpool-wolverine-jumps-to-n420-million-in-nigerian-cinemas/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/deadpool-wolverine-jumps-to-n420-million-in-nigerian-cinemas/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:00:49 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495701 Disney’s Marvel superhero movie, Deadpool and Wolverine, has achieved notable success at the Nigerian box office, with total ticket sales reaching N420 million.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/deadpool-wolverine-jumps-to-n420-million-in-nigerian-cinemas/feed/ 0 495701 Nollywood “The Betrayed” grosses N24 million after 10 days at Nigerian box office  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/nollywood-the-betrayed-grosses-n24-million-after-10-days-at-nigerian-box-office/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/nollywood-the-betrayed-grosses-n24-million-after-10-days-at-nigerian-box-office/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:41:13 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495671 Nollywood's latest release, *The Betrayed*, has achieved significant box office success, grossing N24 million within 10 days of its release.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/13/nollywood-the-betrayed-grosses-n24-million-after-10-days-at-nigerian-box-office/feed/ 0 495671 Miss South Africa contender Chidinma Adetshina faces citizenship fraud allegations  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/08/miss-south-africa-contender-chidinma-adetshina-faces-citizenship-fraud-allegations/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/08/miss-south-africa-contender-chidinma-adetshina-faces-citizenship-fraud-allegations/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:52:08 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495444 A South African pageant contestant, Chidinma Vanessa Adetshina, born to a Nigerian father, has come under intense scrutiny amid preliminary investigations by the country's Department of Home Affairs.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/08/miss-south-africa-contender-chidinma-adetshina-faces-citizenship-fraud-allegations/feed/ 0 495444 No 1 Film Worldwide: Deadpool & Wolverine hits N299 million at Nigerian Box Office  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/07/no-1-film-worldwide-deadpool-wolverine-hits-n299-million-at-nigerian-box-office/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/07/no-1-film-worldwide-deadpool-wolverine-hits-n299-million-at-nigerian-box-office/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:53:59 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495385 Hollywood Marvel Studios’ latest release, Deadpool & Wolverine, has surged to the top of the Nigerian box office, grossing an impressive N299 million in just under two weeks.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/07/no-1-film-worldwide-deadpool-wolverine-hits-n299-million-at-nigerian-box-office/feed/ 0 495385 Music startups in Africa that have raised over $100K funding  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/04/music-startups-in-africa-that-have-raised-over-100k-funding/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/04/music-startups-in-africa-that-have-raised-over-100k-funding/#respond Sun, 04 Aug 2024 09:43:08 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495156 The African music industry is experiencing rapid growth, with the continent’s music scene buoyed by increasing global popularity among a young, tech-savvy population.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/04/music-startups-in-africa-that-have-raised-over-100k-funding/feed/ 0 495156 Nollywood to overtake Hollywood captures 50% of Nigerian Box Office revenue in first half 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/nollywood-to-overtake-hollywood-captures-50-of-nigerian-box-office-revenue-in-first-half-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/nollywood-to-overtake-hollywood-captures-50-of-nigerian-box-office-revenue-in-first-half-2024/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 06:34:30 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494925 The Nollywood film industry is on track to surpass Hollywood in Nigerian box office revenue contribution, capturing 50.05% of the market in the first half of 2024. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/nollywood-to-overtake-hollywood-captures-50-of-nigerian-box-office-revenue-in-first-half-2024/feed/ 0 494925  “Deadpool and Wolverine” hits N165 million at Nigerian box office   https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/30/deadpool-and-wolverine-hits-n165-million-at-nigerian-box-office/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/30/deadpool-and-wolverine-hits-n165-million-at-nigerian-box-office/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:44:33 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494770 The Hollywood action-adventure "Deadpool and Wolverine" has surpassed box office expectations in Nigeria, grossing an impressive N165 million, including advanced screenings on Wednesday and Thursday.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/30/deadpool-and-wolverine-hits-n165-million-at-nigerian-box-office/feed/ 0 494770 Bolanle Austen-Peters’ House of Ga’a enters Netflix top 10 in multiple countries https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/bolanle-austen-peters-house-of-gaa-enters-netflix-top-10-in-multiple-countries/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/bolanle-austen-peters-house-of-gaa-enters-netflix-top-10-in-multiple-countries/#respond Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:22:10 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494593 Bolanle Austen-Peters' latest film, "House of Ga'a," has made a significant impact on Netflix, entering the top 10 rankings across various countries as of July 26, 2024.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/bolanle-austen-peters-house-of-gaa-enters-netflix-top-10-in-multiple-countries/feed/ 0 494593 Meet 10 Record Label CEOs in Nigeria’s $1.8 billion Music Industry https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/meet-10-record-label-ceos-in-nigerias-1-8-billion-music-industry/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/meet-10-record-label-ceos-in-nigerias-1-8-billion-music-industry/#respond Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:00:04 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494573 Top 10 record label CEOs driving the Nigerian music industry forward by enabling talents and scouting diamonds in the rough.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/meet-10-record-label-ceos-in-nigerias-1-8-billion-music-industry/feed/ 0 494573 Deadpool and Wolverine grosses N41.6 million in 1 day at Nigerian cinemas https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/deadpool-and-wolverine-grosses-n41-6-million-in-1-day-at-nigerian-cinemas/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/deadpool-and-wolverine-grosses-n41-6-million-in-1-day-at-nigerian-cinemas/#respond Sun, 28 Jul 2024 06:41:44 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494567 The much-anticipated Marvel blockbuster "Deadpool & Wolverine" which premiered at Nigerian cinemas on Friday, July 26, 2024, has grossed N41.6 million in ticket sales within its first day.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/deadpool-and-wolverine-grosses-n41-6-million-in-1-day-at-nigerian-cinemas/feed/ 0 494567 Nigerian artistes face uncertainty as Universal Music’s streaming growth slows https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/nigerian-artistes-face-uncertainty-as-universal-musics-streaming-growth-slows/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/nigerian-artistes-face-uncertainty-as-universal-musics-streaming-growth-slows/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:19:31 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494413 Universal Music Group, the leading music label backing Don Jazzy's Mavin Records, has seen its shares drop over 20% amid intense competition in the streaming market.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/nigerian-artistes-face-uncertainty-as-universal-musics-streaming-growth-slows/feed/ 0 494413 “Inside Out 2” hits $1.5 billion becomes highest-grossing animated film ever  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/inside-out-2-hits-1-5-billion-becomes-highest-grossing-animated-film-ever/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/inside-out-2-hits-1-5-billion-becomes-highest-grossing-animated-film-ever/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:34:51 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494333 Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” has outdone itself in animated cinema releases, grossing over $1.46 billion in box office sales since its release last month, establishing itself as the highest-grossing animated film of all time. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/inside-out-2-hits-1-5-billion-becomes-highest-grossing-animated-film-ever/feed/ 0 494333 Netflix increases subscription price by 40% in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/24/netflix-increases-subscription-price-by-40-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/24/netflix-increases-subscription-price-by-40-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:31:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494269 Netflix has once again increased its subscription prices in Nigeria with its Premium Plan going up by 40% to 7,000 from N5,000 per month.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/24/netflix-increases-subscription-price-by-40-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 494269 ‘What About Us’ jumps to N53.5 million at Nigerian cinemas in 11 days https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/what-about-us-jumps-to-n53-5-million-at-nigerian-cinemas-in-11-days/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/what-about-us-jumps-to-n53-5-million-at-nigerian-cinemas-in-11-days/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:15:39 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494211 Nollywood's latest movie, "What About Us," written and produced by Emmanuel Iren, the lead Pastor of Celebration Church Global, has risen to the top of the Nigerian box office, amassing N53.5 million in just 11 days.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/what-about-us-jumps-to-n53-5-million-at-nigerian-cinemas-in-11-days/feed/ 0 494211 Nollywood’s indigenous film: Lakatabu hits N168 million in Nigerian box office https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/nollywoods-indigenous-film-lakatabu-hits-n168-million-in-nigerian-box-office/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/nollywoods-indigenous-film-lakatabu-hits-n168-million-in-nigerian-box-office/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:53:45 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494131 Nollywood’s Yoruba-language film "Lakatabu" trudging ahead as it goes on to record an estimated N168.8 million.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/nollywoods-indigenous-film-lakatabu-hits-n168-million-in-nigerian-box-office/feed/ 0 494131 Nollywood stakeholders urge FG to not dissolve National Film and Video Censors Board  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/nollywood-stakeholders-urge-fg-to-not-dissolve-national-film-and-video-censors-board/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/nollywood-stakeholders-urge-fg-to-not-dissolve-national-film-and-video-censors-board/#respond Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:50:38 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493992 Industry leaders within Nigeria’s vibrant Nollywood sector have called on the Federal Government to retain the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) in its current parastatal status, amidst the implementation of the Oronsaye Report.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/nollywood-stakeholders-urge-fg-to-not-dissolve-national-film-and-video-censors-board/feed/ 0 493992 Nigerian box office crosses N5 billion in revenue so far in 2024  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/nigerian-box-office-crosses-n5-billion-in-revenue-so-far-in-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/nigerian-box-office-crosses-n5-billion-in-revenue-so-far-in-2024/#respond Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:48:51 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493976 The Nigerian box office has grossed over N5 billion within the first seven months of 2024, setting an ambitious target of N10 billion by the year’s end. This promising outlook is based on data released by the official Nigerian box office on July 20, 2024. The report highlights that cinema tickets have sold at an […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/nigerian-box-office-crosses-n5-billion-in-revenue-so-far-in-2024/feed/ 0 493976 Netflix adds 8 million new paid subscribers in Q2 2024, records $9.5 billion in revenue  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/19/netflix-adds-8-million-new-paid-subscribers-in-q2-2024-records-9-5-billion-in-revenue/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/19/netflix-adds-8-million-new-paid-subscribers-in-q2-2024-records-9-5-billion-in-revenue/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:48:40 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493838 Netflix, a popular streaming platform, has added 8.05 million new paid subscribers in the second quarter of 2024. 

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