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The Film Blog: 8 African films are contending for the Foreign Language Oscar. Not one is Nigerian
We're not sure how exactly we feel about this - disappointed, broken-hearted or upbeat about the near future. Yes, the Academy Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars is not without…
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Leonardo DiCaprio finally wins an Oscar + Full List of 2016 Academy Award winners
Leonardo DiCaprio finally won an Oscars at the 2016 Academy Awards, for his breathtaking role in Revenant- which saw him emerge the 'Best Actor'. See below, full list of winners at the…
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Oscars 2016: ‘Hollywood is racist’ | Watch Chris Rock’s controversial opening monologue
Comic/actor- Chris Rock had a second attempt at hosting the Academy Awards on Sunday night, and his opening monologue- which lasted 10 minutes- was a mix of hard hitting criticism of Hollywood and…
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See the full list of winners at the 2015 Academy Awards
by Oluwapelumi Oyetimein Lupita Nyong'o The 87th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars have finally come and gone. There were several moments which made the night one to remember,…
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All the red carpet glam from the 2015 Academy Awards (PHOTOS)
by Noble Ezeala The 2015 Academy Awards went down last night, and as usual, we were expecting to be wowed by all the haute-ness from the red carpet. Unfortunately, most…
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Opinion: Lupita is no fetish. She is a star, period
by Britni Danielle Let’s be clear: Lupita Nyong’o is a star. Period. By now you’ve heard the news that Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o won an Oscar for her performance in…
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Akintunde Oyebode: The Verbal Kint in all of us (YNaija Frontpage)
Like most government documents, the Sure and Steady Ready Report reads like a propaganda document, like an artist blowing his trumpet before learning the notes. I remember that day vividly.…
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“Wait a second!” – See our top 10 Oscars tweets
By Lekan Olanrewaju The 84th Annual Academy Awards have finally come and gone with many heaving sighs of relief that their favourites won, many seething at what they view…
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“This is the last time I am going to be on this stage” – At long last, Meryl Streep takes it for Best Actress! #Oscars2012
Meryl Streep at 2012 Oscars by Hauwa Gambo Meryl Streep, 62, has been announced winner for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2012 Academy Awards, which just ended…
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Countdown to the Oscars! We give you 8 predictions
by Lekan Olanrewaju As you probably already know, The Oscars is taking place this weekend. So in preparation for this year’s edition of the biggest film event and without the…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: 9 films make Academy Awards shortlist for Best Foreign Film
by Wilfred Okiche The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the list of movies shortlisted for the best foreign language film for the 2012 Oscars. From a…
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Throwback Hit: Brokeback Mountain
by Wilfred Okiche Last week’s hot topic was the controversial bill passed by honorable members of the Senate criminalising same-sex marriage in the country and proposing a 14-year jail term…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy