The Academy Awards have come under fire for its lack of representation of women in the Best Director category. The nominees for the 95th Oscars, announced on January 24, are Martin McDonagh, Steven Spielberg, The Daniels, Todd Field, and Ruben Östlund, all men. This marks the first time in three years that no women have […]
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The UNESCO recognition of Senegal as the origin of jollof rice has also sparked some controversy and disappointment in neighboring countries, particularly Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia. Each of these countries has its own version of jollof rice and has long claimed that their version of the dish is the best and most authentic. Many Ghanaians, […]
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Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has made history by becoming the first Nigerian musician to be nominated for an Oscar award. The nomination is for her role in creating Rihanna’s song “Lift Me Up” from the Wakanda Forever soundtrack. This nomination is a significant achievement for Tems and adds to her growing list of accolades, which includes […]
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Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on a film set when he fired a prop gun. Baldwin had been rehearsing a scene for the Western film Rust when the shooting happened at a ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico in October 2021. […]
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