BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Brian Tyree Henry attends the 95th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on February 13, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)
This weekend the 95th Annual Academy Awards hosted by Jimmy Kimmel will be held, and there are some notable nominations including African Americans.
Angela Bassett is nominated for supporting actress for her role in “Wakanda Forever.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 26: Angela Bassett attends the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Brian Tyree Henry who I think is an exceptional actor especially from watching his performances on “Atlanta” is nominated for supporting actor for his role in “Causeway”.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Brian Tyree Henry attends the 95th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on February 13, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)
Rihanna is nominated for her song “Lift Me Up” from The Wakanda Forever Soundtrack..
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 11: Rihanna poses for a picture as she celebrates her beauty brands fenty beauty and fenty skin at Goya Studios on February 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Tems is also nominated for her song on the Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 19: Musician Tems performs during halftime at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
