Entertainment
Sean Baker’s Anora Makes History with Five Oscar Wins
At the 97th Academy Awards, Sean Baker’s film “Anora” emerged as the evening’s standout, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison.
Baker’s personal haul of four Oscars in a single night matches a record set by Walt Disney 70 years ago. In 1954, Disney won four awards across different films; however, Baker’s achievement is unique as all his awards stem from a single project.
“Anora” tells the compelling story of Ani, a New York sex worker who embarks on a new life after marrying the son of a Russian oligarch. The film’s narrative delves into themes of identity and transformation, resonating with audiences and critics alike.
Mikey Madison’s portrayal of Ani earned her the Best Actress award, marking her first Oscar win. Her performance was lauded for its depth and authenticity, contributing significantly to the film’s overall success.
Baker, known for his dedication to independent filmmaking and authentic storytelling, expressed hope that “Anora’s” success would bolster support for indie films. He also acknowledged the contributions of the sex worker community, whose stories informed the film’s narrative.
The film’s journey began at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme d’Or, setting the stage for its subsequent accolades. “Anora” was also recognized by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute as one of the top 10 films of 2024.
In addition to its Oscar triumphs, “Anora” received multiple nominations at other prestigious award ceremonies, including the Golden Globes and the British Academy Film Awards.
Nigerian actress Juliana Olayode expresses her worry regarding the increase in sex rates among teenagers.
The actress took to social media and expressed her shock at the things she has heard from teenagers, claiming that it is a serious issue.
“What is your body count? The things I hear these days, especially from teenagers, leave me speechless and break my heart. While some people would say, ‘Enjoy your life while you’re young, make all the mistakes you want now,’ I don’t — that includes sexually.”
“Sex is spiritual. People only talk about the fun part; nobody really talks about the spiritual aspect of it. Sex and other sexual activities are for MARRIED people. I can write an epistle about this.”
It’s the weekend (Saturday), and it’s time to unwind with a bit of nostalgia from your favorite songs. Today, we’ll be reminiscing with Nigerian singer 2Baba.
We’ll be going through some of the singer’s most popular songs for you to tune into or reflect on:
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If Love Is a Crime
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African Queen
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E Be Like Say
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One Love
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Dance Floor
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See Me So
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Amaka
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True Love
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I Dey Feel Like
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No Shaking
Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae goes viral after sharing her thoughts on the current state of Afrobeats, stating that the genre has stalled.
She expressed concern about how Afrobeats is becoming too repetitive and urged artists to experiment with new sounds.
“Afrobeats and African music need to evolve. It needs to evolve in a direction that is fearless, and I think right now artists have made so much money from a certain type of sound that they are afraid to step out of the boundaries because they are probably more focused on the financial aspect of it. And as a result, I think Afrobeats has stalled.”
The singer then gave an example, commenting on how Rema did just that with his recent album “HEIS”.
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