Rihanna pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman at the 2023 Oscars with “Lift Me Up”

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are the most prestigious awards in American and international cinema. The awards are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, California. This 2023 was the 95th ceremony, an event held at the Dolby Theater in Ovation Hollywood, where singer Rihanna was introduced, in tribute to the late actor Chadwick Boseman.

Rihanna was one of the last to walk the champagne carpet at the 2023 Oscars, showing off her pregnancy in a spectacular black sheer gown, and an up-do and simple makeup that was as spectacular as ever. It was speculated that the singer would not appear at the gala and her presence came as a surprise.

The Barbadian singer arrived at the 95th Academy Awards to celebrate her nomination for Best Original Song, for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ with his ‘Lift Me Up’.

The sequel theme of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” was not only praised, but also the singer and businesswoman who took the stage to perform the song ‘Lift Me Up’paid tribute to the late actor Chadwick Boseman, who starred in his first solo film as King T’Challa.

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‘Lift Me Up’ was written as a tribute to Chadwick Boseman, the protagonist of the franchise who, in 2020, died of cancer. Rihanna was applauded during her presentation at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, United States.

The Academy Awards have been presented since 1929 and are divided into several categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress. Films competing for these awards are selected by Academy members, who are film industry professionals, and then the members vote to select the winners.

The awards ceremony is a highly anticipated event in the film industry and is often watched by millions of people around the world. Besides the Academy Awards, there are also other major film awards, such as the Golden Globes and the BAFTA Awards.