Rihanna To Perform ‘Black Panther’ Songs At Oscars 2023
Written By Khevna Shah
After the phenomenal comeback on Super Bowl's stage, Rihanna is all set to fire up the stage of Oscars.
On Thursday, the Academy Awards announced that Rihanna will perform her song 'Lift Me Up' from 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' at the 2023 awards ceremony.
'Lift Me Up' is also nominated for Best Original Song. It will be the singer's first Oscar nod.
This song serves as a tribute to the late Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman.
RiRi is up against M.M.Keeravani’s 'Naatu Nattu', Sofia Carson and Diane Warren’s 'Applause', Lady Gaga and Blood Pop’s 'Hold my Hand', and Ryan Lott, David Byrne, and Mitski’s 'This is a Life'.
Ryaan Coogler's 'Black Panther: Wankanda Forever' is also up for many award in this year's Oscars.
Angela Bassett is nominated for the category of Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Ramonda.
The film is up for the race of Oscars in the category of Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costume Design, and Best Visual Effects.
At the Super Bowl Rihanna sang few of her hit songs- ‘Rude Boy’, ‘Wild thoughts’, ‘Bitch Better Have My Money’ and ‘Where Have You Been’.