Entertainment
93rd Oscars: NOSC Reopens Portal For Movies In Pidgin English
Following the approval of movies in Pidgin English, the Nigeria Oscar Selection Committee (NOSC), has reopened its portal for film submissions ahead of the 93rd Oscars.
According to the statement, films could be submitted between October 29 and November 3.
“The committee has worked tirelessly to ensure that the film, which will be representing the country at the 93rd Academy Awards would have to meet all eligibility rules and technical requirements,” the statement added.
“Also, with the approval of Nigerian pidgin by the Academy as a non-English recording dialogue in films, this would further allow entries from more filmmakers and provide creatives the opportunity to showcase their art,” it said.
While speaking on the committee’s resolve to reopen the submission portal, Chineze Anyaene, its chairperson, said: “The NOSC had a tough choice to make between the risk of not submitting a film for the 93rd Oscars or to reopen the submission portal.
“But, after critical deliberations, the committee has decided to reopen the portal to provide filmmakers an extended time to submit their works and their supporting documents.
“The year has been a very peculiar one and no one was prepared for what we are currently witnessing. The aim is to have a well-rounded and worthy representation at the Oscars.”
Recall in 2019, “Lionheart” a directional debut of Genevieve Nnaji, meant to represent the country at the 2020 Oscars was disqualified over “too much English dialogue”.
Entertainment
They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts
R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.
Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.
“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.
“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.
Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.
The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.
Entertainment
Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial
A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.
According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.
The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”
It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.
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