Netflix announces the release date for highly anticipated “Òlòtūré 2”.
Four years later, Netflix is coming with a new part of the highly anticipated movie, “Òlòtūré”. The movie, which features performances from Sharon Ooja, Omowumi Dada, Omoni Oboli and Daniel Etim Effiong, highlights the perpetration of human trafficking and prostitution in Nigeria. After an inconclusive investigation, fans were convinced that a new part was in the works. Netflix has however surprised fans, announcing that the new film, “Òlòtūré: The Journey” will be released on June 28.
Her story continues. Òlòtūré: The Journey. On Netflix June 28th. pic.twitter.com/ZwCJpfMLUb
— Netflix Nigeria (@NetflixNaija) May 30, 2024
Tems reveals the track list and features for her upcoming debut album.
Nigerian RnB star, Tems is set to release her debut album, “Born In the Wild” on June 7. Ahead of this upcoming release, the global superstar has just revealed her official track list and guest appearances for the project. The album is set to contain 18 records with features from Asake and J. Cole. The feature list has surprised most fans who expected big star artists like Drake and Wizkid to make the cut. Regardless, Tems has a reputation for releasing beautiful music and fans will expect nothing less from this album.
BREAKING: Asake, J. Cole are featured acts on Tems “Born in the Wild” album.
— The album will also contain 18 Tracks. 🤯📀 pic.twitter.com/SdMbglDBmh
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) May 30, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion opens up on her upcoming album having the snake motif.
Hip Hop star, Megan Thee Stallion has picked up the snake portrayal for all her new releases, triggering conversations as to the direction of her project and the snake representing former boyfriend, Pardison Fontaine. However, the multiple Grammy-award winning rapper has explained the real concept of the album. Speaking with L’Officiel USA on her upcoming album, Megan said, “We don’t stop at the snake. This is just what everybody sees right now. Renewal, rebirth: that is the whole concept of this album. We started with the snake, first of all, because I love snakes but I feel like snakes are so misunderstood, especially in Western culture. Snakes represent rebirth, spirituality…”
Megan Thee Stallion to L’Officiel USA on her new album having a snake motif:
“We don't just stop at the snake. This is just what everybody sees right now. Renewal, rebirth: that is the whole concept of this [album]. We started with the snake because, first of all, I love snakes,… pic.twitter.com/TfPfVKAZdd
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 30, 2024
Ayra Starr releases her sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21”.
Mavin artist, Ayra Starr has officially released her long-awaited album, “The Year I Turned 21”. In the new album, Ayra shows immense growth from her debut album, showing more vulnerability and her ability to bounce on any production. The project which features the likes of Asake, Seyi Vibez, Anitta and Coco Jones has claimed the number 1 spot on the US iTunes Chart. It has also reached number one on Apple Music Nigeria, becoming her third album to hit this milestone. Fans have expressed major appreciation for the album since its release.
All Ayra Starr’s projects have reached the #1 spot on Apple Music NG
• Ayra Starr EP (2021)
• 19 & Dangerous (2021)
• The Year I Turned 21 (2024) 🆕 pic.twitter.com/afsxoEyln7— 49th. (@the49thstreet) May 31, 2024
Olawunmi Hassan’s “Irún Didí” wins non-fiction category in Sony Filmmaker award.
Nigerian filmmaker, Olawunmi Hassan has left her mark in the Nigerian film industry. Her non-fictional documentary, “Irún dídí” has clinched the Sony Filmmaker award for the non-fiction category, beating a plethora of top contenders to the award. The title, which means plaiting hair, explores the connection between hair strands with empowerment, self love, as well as the preservation of cultural heritages which is passed down through generations. This is a huge feat, especially for young Nigerian filmmakers who continue to find their way in an increasingly crowded industry.
Nigeria won. Sweet feeling.
Congratulations @bigwumz.♥️
We are drinking champagne on your behalf.👊🏿 pic.twitter.com/cIVdeGkGTY
— Oreoluwa Awolowo (@NoraAwolowo) May 31, 2024
