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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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Portable’s Baby Mama Honey Berry and New Man Dance Romantically to Singer’s Song, Tag Him to Post

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Honey Berry, the baby mama of Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, aka Portable, has caused a huge stir online.

In a recent post, Honey Berry and her new boyfriend, MC Freedom, shared a playful Instagram post showcasing their fun, romantic side.

The couple filmed themselves dancing and enjoying Portable’s song while dressed in matching Christmas pyjamas. Their cosy dance quickly became a topic of conversation, with many seeing it as a subtle mockery of the Zazu crooner.

Adding to the playful taunt, the duo tagged Portable in the video, likely aiming to provoke a reaction from him.

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In the post, Honey Berry and MC Freedom also wished their followers a Merry Christmas, spreading holiday cheer together.

“Two hearts, one holiday spirit. Merry Christmas from us to you! 🎄❤️ 🎶: @portablebaeby.”

See the post below:

Portable’s Honey Berry’s post stirs reactions

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Legit.ng compiled the reactions bellow:

its_loba___:

“Una even use portable song.”

destiny___x:

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“U collect person wife una still dey vibes to his song.”

spiffy_lovethherbss:

“Una still tag owner of the song 😭 no be so o.”

sunkanmi_omobolanle:

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“Wait wait wait @freedomhnd You use person woman as props Abi na Vixien Una Dey call come still vibe ontop his song 🤣🤣 ika ika ni e.”

godfirst0072024:

“Lols……see the yansh….Owo awon NURTW ti te aye e pa….kokozaria and his ogas no nice at all when it comes to handling yansh ooo … portable sef try no be small….make I come put such a public wife for house all in d name of love or clout??? When I get right thinking FAMILY MEMBERS… Tufiaka …..her videos on bed will be dropping from tomorrow….una go see rotten kpetus tire.@portablebaeby make we drop 1 bangar tonight????”

kik__xo:

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“My hand no Dey o😒portable don Dey set ring light.”

henrytee14:

“Person collect omoolalomi’s wife still get mind to tagged him.”

pella_1313

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“You get mind tag portable.”

marveltvupdates_:

“Una wicked oo… portable setting ring light.”

Honey Berry reacts to Portable’s online feud with Queen Dami

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The third baby mother of controversial Nigerian artist Portable got involved in the singer’s ongoing battle with his now-estranged girlfriend, Queen Dami.

Portable initiated the drama by accusing Queen Dami, the late Alaafin of Oyo’s ex-wife, of infidelity and trying to break his marriage.

Despite the chaos, Honey Berry subtly addressed the drama on her Instagram page. She shared lovely images of herself and lectured the audience on the importance of being at peace with oneself.

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Bandits leader Bello Turji reportedly establishes new base in Sokoto forest

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There are indications that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has established a new base.

The base is reportedly located in the Indaduwa Forest, approximately three kilometres northwest of the village of Bula, near the boundaries of Gundumi, Galadi, Maradun, and Raba in Sokoto State.

Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism and insurgency expert in the Lake Chad Basin, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Sunday. He noted that the gang’s activities extend to areas bordering Galadi, Maradun, Gundumi, and Raba.

Makama stated that the new base, reportedly formed three weeks ago, has been linked to recent attacks in the region, including the blockade of the Isa-Marnona road.

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He added that an ambush targeting security personnel on the Gundumi-Isa Road on December 21 was allegedly carried out by operatives from Turji’s new base.

According to the security expert, more than 40 individuals are currently believed to be held captive by Turji’s group in the Indaduwa Forest.

Makama explained that ransom payments are allegedly facilitated through informants stationed in Marnona and Gidan Rana near the Gundumi-Isa Road. Survivors recently freed from captivity reportedly confirmed the gang’s operations in the area.

“Sources suggest that the group operating from the Indaduwa Forest base has been responsible for ambushes, kidnappings, and other criminal activities targeting travellers and residents.

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“Informants in Illela and Marnona have allegedly been aiding the gang by facilitating ransom payments and providing intelligence.

“Impeccable sources have identified two primary reasons for establishing this new camp: conflict with rival bandits and unresolved feuds.

“Turji has an ongoing rivalry with the Maniya group, stemming from a longstanding feud inherited from his father, Rugga Chida. This feud led to a violent clash years ago, resulting in the death of Kachalla Dullun, a prominent Maniya figure.

“Turji reportedly views the new base as a strategic position to undermine the Maniya group’s operations in the Dutsin Gwauro area, which serves as their headquarters,” Makama explained.

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Basketmouth slams filmmakers for failing to showcase Nigeria’s culture in movies

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Popular comedian and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha, aka Basketmouth, has accused some of his colleagues of not showcasing Nigeria’s rich culture in their movies.

The movie star alleged that most of the epic movies released recently do not promote the country’s culture.

In an interview with Hip TV, Basketmouth claimed that the filmmakers wasted opportunities to showcase Nigeria’s culture positively.

He said, “I believe that we still have the opportunity to get it right. But we had a great opportunity to showcase our culture and most of the filmmakers blew it up. They just ruined that great chance because I see epic movies and they look like stage plays.

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“When I was seeing most of the epic movies, I was disappointed.

“You guys blew up a great opportunity but let’s hope we still have another chance to strike at it.

“I’m sorry, only very few movies have impressed me so far. I believe that we can do more.”

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