Tag: Oscars
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Reasons behind my extravagant dress to Oscars — Tems speaks
Fast rising Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi better known as Tems has given reasons for wearing a view-obstructing dress to the 2023 Oscars. The prestigious award event ... -
Full Lists: Ruth Carter wins two Oscars for costume design
American costume designer, Ruth Carter, has become the first Black woman to win two Oscar nominations. In the 2023 award competition, she took home the prize ... -
Kunle Afolayan responds to ‘Anikulapo’ rejection by Oscars
Renowned Nigerian film producer and director, Kunle Afolayan, has responded to the Oscar selection committee’s rejection of his recently released film, ‘Anikulapo’. Oscar declared the film which revolved around a stranger who had an illicit affair with one of the King’s young wives, which resulted in his death sentence, as ‘non-eligible’. Last month, the Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee announced that three Yoruba-language submissions had been received: Anklápó, Elesin Oba, The King’s Horseman, and King of Thieves. The committee, however, rejected all three films because a majority of the selection committee voted that they were “ineligible.” Responding ... -
Oscar sends invites to Funke Akindele-Bello, Daniel K. Daniel, Blessing Egbe
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, Oscar, has sent invites to Blessing Egbe, Daniel K. Daniel, and Funke Akindele-Bello. The 397 candidates the Academy ... -
Chris Rock likely to host 2023 Oscars after stage slap by Will Smith
Joy Onuorah Actor and standup comedian, Chris Rock, is likely to host the 2023 Oscars despite controversial stage slap by Hollywood actor, Will Smith. ABC Network ... -
2022 Oscars: Will Smith resigns from Academy
Joy Onuorah The Agence France-Presse has reported that Will Smith has tendered his resignation from the body that awards the Oscars after slapping comedian Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars ceremony. ... -
Celebrity fashion at the Oscars 2022 red carpet (photos)
The Academy Awards on Sunday, rolled out the red carpet for the Oscars, for the first time in two years. Recall that last year’s Oscars, there ... -
Oscars 2022: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock for mocking wife
Joy Onuorah The 2022 Oscars held in the early hours of Monday at the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, will always be remembered for the shocking moment when ... -
Oscars announces 2022 nominees
Joy Onuorah The 2022 Oscars nominations for various categories have finally been announced. The Power of the Dog however leads the nominees for the 94th annual Academy Awards, which ... -
OSCARS: Mo Abudu, Ramsey Nouah invited as new members
Media mogul, Mo Abudu, Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah, and filmmaker/ photographer, Andrew Dosunmu, have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, popularly ...