Oscars

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tems, has explained her fashion choice at the 2023 Academy Awards (Oscars), where she wore a white gown that some critics described as "view-blocking." Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, the Grammy winner explained that she wanted to "go all out" for her first Oscars experience, and wearing the Lever Couture gown was her way of making a statement and celebrating her work. She said, "The dress is also my way of celebrating my work and the people around me, celebrating my country, and celebrating the people that are rooting for me. This dress says 'Yes, yes, I…

She stole the show — at least for the guests behind her. Oscar nominee Tems has been slammed on social media after her elaborate outfit blocked the view of fellow attendees at Sunday night’s Academy Awards. The songstress — who is nominated for Best Original Song for the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” track “Lift Me Up” — wore a puffy white gown that wrapped around the back of her head. And while she stunned on the red carpet, the incredible outfit was probably less loved by those sitting inside the Dolby Theater. Photos of the “Crazy Tings” hitmaker standing out…

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems has been nominated for an Oscar award with “Lift Me Up” in the Best Original Song category. She becomes the first Nigerian artiste to receive an Oscar nomination. The 27-year-old singer secured an Oscar nomination for her contribution to “Lift Me Up” off Black Panther (Wakanda Forever). Tems is nominated for her co-writing Lift Me Up for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie. The song released in October 2022, was nominated for Best Original Song. The Nigerian songstress was nominated alongside Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson and Rihanna who also have…