Temilade Openiyi, a famous Nigerian singer, has been nominated for the 2023 edition of the Oscars in the category of Best Original Song for co-writing âLift Me Upâ, a song from the film ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’
Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, co-wrote the song with Rihanna, Ludwig Göransson, and Ryan Coogler, the director of Marvelâs âBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.â
The song was recorded in five countries. It served as the lead single for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
While discussing the song in the past, Temilade Openiyi said, “After speaking with Ryan and hearing his direction for the film and the song, I wanted to write something that portrays a warm embrace from all the people that I’ve lost in my life.â The Nigerian singer also said that Rihanna was her inspiration for the song.Â
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The list of nominees was announced on Tuesday. Rihanna has been nominated for the category of Music (Original Song) for Lift Me Up (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever).
âApplauseâ from âTell It Like a Woman,â âHold My Handâ from âTop Gun: Maverick,â Music and Lyrics by Lady Gaga and BloodPop, âLift Me Upâ from âBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever,â Music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson, âNaatu Naatuâ from âRRR,â Music by M.M. Keeravaani; Lyric by Chandrabose, and âThis Is a Lifeâ from âEverything Everywhere All at Once,â Music by Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski have been nominated under Best Original Song category.Â
This year, no African films are represented in the Best International Film category. âAll Quiet on the Western Frontâ from Germany, âArgentina, 1985â from Argentina, âCloseâ from Belgium, âEOâ from Poland and âThe Quiet Girlâ from Ireland have been nominated under the Best International Feature Film category.