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5 Nigerians Who Have Received Oscars Nomination, Award

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Movie stars made their way to the Hollywood’s biggest night when the 2024 Oscars held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday.

It was a night of glamour and glory as the best of Hollywood stars gathered to celebrate their success and achievements in the film industry.

Over time, cinema stars of Nigeria descent have attended this spectacular celebration.

In this article, we take a look at five Nigerians who have been nominated and awarded at the prestigious Oscars awards.

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Nigerians who have received nomination, awards at Oscars

Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo is an English actress, singer, and songwriter born to Nigerian parents. She has received numerous awards, as her distinct ability continues to stand out. The dynamic actress has two Academy Award nominations to her credit. The first nomination was for Best Actress in the film Harriet. The second was for Best Original Song Stand Up Still in the film Harriet. Both Oscar nominations came during the 92nd Academy Awards.

Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor CBE is a British-Nigerian actor and filmmaker whose parents are from the Igbo tribe. After enrolling at the National Youth Theatre in 1995 and attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, at the age of 19 and three months into his education, Steven Spielberg cast Ejiofor as James Covey in the film Amistad. Since then, he has received international attention for his work.Chiwetel was nominated for Best Actor in the 2013 film 12 Years a Slave at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014.

Sophie Okonedo
She’s a British-Nigerian actor and storyteller. Her Nigerian blood comes from her father’s side. Her film career began with the British coming-of-age drama Young Soul Rebels, followed by Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls and Stephen Frears’ Dirty Pretty Things. An actress who merits a standing ovation anytime she appears on screen. Okonedo’s breakout performance occurred in 2004, when she co-starred in the film Hotel Rwanda as Tatiana Rusesabagina, the wife of Rwandan hotel manager and philanthropist Paul, played by American actor Don Cheadle. In 2005, she became the second Black female Briton to be nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 77th Academy Awards.

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Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker is an exceptional American actor, director, and producer. His ancestors are from Nigeria. Indeed, his father’s ancestors are from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. They are specifically from Nkwere, an Igbo town. Forest Whitaker was given the honorary title of chief ‘Nwannedinambe de Nkewere’, which means ‘a brother in a foreign nation’. He is making a significant difference in that strange place since he is one of the few black actors in America who are at the top of their game. Whitaker earned an Oscar for his role as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the 2006 film The Last King of Scotland. He received the Oscar for Best Actor at the 79th Academy Awards in 2007.

Temilade Openiyi
Temilade Openiyi, a.k.a Tems, was nominated for the 95th edition of the Oscars award, Although she didn’t win her category, she made history as the first Nigerian artiste to be nominated at the awards.

Tems received the Best Original Song nomination for her collaboration with Rihanna on the song ‘Lift Me Up’. The duo was nominated in the ‘Best Original Song’ category.

‘Lift Me Up’ was one of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ soundtracks. Rihanna co-wrote the soulful song with Tems, and the music was produced by Ludwig Göransson, and directed by Ryan Coogler.

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DJ Cuppy launches scholarship for African students

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Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has introduced a scholarship programme to support African students at New York University (NYU).

The DJ and philanthropist announced the launch of the “Cuppy Fund” on Instagram, sharing her excitement about the initiative aimed at providing financial aid to African students pursuing studies at NYU.

“So PROUD to launch the Cuppy Fund for African students at New York University! 💜🎓🕊️ @cuppyfoundation @nyusteinhardt,” Cuppy wrote in her post.

Cuppy holds an impressive academic background. She earned a degree in business and economics from King’s College London in 2014 and completed a master’s degree in music business from NYU in 2015. In 2022, she graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in African studies, and she recently completed her fourth degree at the London School of Economics.

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Her philanthropic efforts began in 2018 with the establishment of the Cuppy Foundation. The foundation raised over N5 billion for the “Save the Children” initiative in Nigeria in 2019.

In recognition of her charitable contributions, Cuppy was named an ambassador for the Lagos SDGs Youth Alliance in 2021.

This new scholarship programme marks another milestone in DJ Cuppy’s ongoing commitment to empowering African youth through education and philanthropy.

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Basketmouth, AY finally end their 18 years Feud, follows each other on Instagram + video

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Famous Nigerian comedians Basketmouth and AY Makun have officially settled their 18-year-long feud.

Recalls that the duo have been in the news over their lingering feud.

However, Basketmouth, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, shared a light-hearted video of their recent interaction.

The video, which signifies a major reconciliation between the comedians, captured the moment Basketmouth sought advice from AY following his discussion with actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, RMD.

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AY also shared the viral video on his page.

Reacting to the development, many netizens, including celebrities and colleagues, have taken to the comment section to express their joy over the reunion.

Comedian Igodye wrote: “There’s nothing we can use to compare peace and the price of keeping it.”

A few other reactions are as follows:

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@iamnasboi: “Thank you, masters! For letting love lead.”

@mizvick: “What God cannot do does not exist.”

@olainglis: “I was having a stressful day at work until I saw this. Love the reconciliation. It’s amazing. I can’t stop laughing. Thanks for the smile you put on people’s faces.”

@official_anthony_jay: “Those wey dey carry other people’s issues for head, how far? Una go get sense now or make we wait till next year?”

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Sad! Ghanaian Tik Toker Amanda dies at 24

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Ghanaian TikTok sensation Amanda Mantey, popularly known as Mandy Cross, has passed away at the age of 24. Her untimely death occurred on Sunday, September 15, 2024, shortly after she visited the hospital under mysterious circumstances.

The news of Mandy’s passing has sent shockwaves through the social media community, with friends and colleagues taking to TikTok to express their grief. Many are struggling to comprehend the loss of the vibrant young creator, who touched the lives of countless followers.

Final funeral arrangements for Mandy Cross have been scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in her hometown of Asawinso, located in the Western Region of Ghana.

As tributes pour in, commenters are expressing their sorrow, with one stating, “Ohh 😮 May her soul rest in perfect peace,” and another lamenting, “No no no no no, why why why God? R.I.P.” The outpouring of condolences highlights the profound impact Mandy had on her community and the depth of loss felt by those who knew her.

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