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Interesting Moments Of 2018 Oscars Awards
The 90th Academy Awards also known as Oscars took place on February 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California in the United States of America. The event was hosted by popular TV presenter, Jimmy Kimmel. A lot of interesting moments took place during this year’s event.
Jimmy Kimmel noted that during the first Oscars in 1929, two awards were given out for Best Picture “it’s kind of what we did last year”, he intoned, referencing when Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty were handed the wrong envelop to announce the winner for Best Picture.
Other standout moments from the event include Director of hit film ‘Get out’did not only make history this Oscar season by becoming the first African-American to be nominated for Best Screen Play, Best Director and Best Film in one year, he also became the very first African American to win best Original Screen Play.
Kobe Bryant becomes an Oscar winner when the popular basketballer, accepted the Oscar for Best Animation Shot. He called out Fox News host, Laura Ingraham who last month said “NBA players, Le Bron James and Kevin Durant should “shut up and dribble”, after James and Durant criticised President Donald Trump.
See full winners list below:
Best Picture: “The Shape of Water”
Best Director: Guiller Model Toro: “The Shape of Water.
Best Actor: Gary oldman,”Darkest Hour”
Best Actress: Frances McDormand.
Best Supporting Actress: Allison Janney I. Tonya.
Original Screen Player: “Call Me By Your Name.
Foreign Language Film: “A Fantastic Woman.”
Animated Feature: Coco.
Visual Effects: Black Runner ‘2049
Film Editing: Dunkirt.
Animated shot: “Dear Basket Ball”
Live Action Short: ‘The Silent Child’
Documentary Short: “Heaven is a traffic I am on the 405”
Score: “The Shape of Water”
Song: “Remember Me From Coco”
Production Design: “The Shape of Water”
Cinematography: “Black Runner 2049”
Costume Design: “Phantom Thread”
Makeup and Hair Styling: Darkest Hour”
Document Feature: “Icarus”
Sound Editing: Dunkirk.
Sound Mixing: Dunkirk.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’