Cynthia Erivo's nomination for Best Actress in the 2025 Oscars for her role in Wicked brings her one step closer to EGOT status, while a South African film about rhino conservation highlights the need for greater recognition of African cinema at the Academy Awards.
Cynthia Erivo, nominated for Best Actress at the 2025 Oscars for her role in Wicked, is one step away from joining the rare EGOT club.at the 2025 Oscars . She is just one win away from claiming an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, according toErivo dazzled audiences in the global hit adaptation. The film is a spectacular reimagining of the beloved Broadway musical, which raked in millions at the box office.
For the fourth consecutive year, no film submitted by an African country made it to the Best International Film shortlist.The film stars Avumile Qongqo and Liyabona Mroqoza in a gripping tale of conservation and courage.“The world deserves to see the Eastern Cape’s natural beauty and its struggles.”The film delves into the Congo crisis, exploring the assassination of Patrice Lumumba and the emergence of Pan-Africanism.
The Academy Awards air on 10 March, offering a chance for long-overdue recognition of Africa’s rich storytelling [email protected] Ariana Grande has earned her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Glinda in the ‘Wicked’ film adaptation.
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