ICYMI: 7 Memorable Moments From Oscars 2017
All the major events from the biggest night in film.
The 2017 Academy Awards was a memorable one seasoned with eyerolls at the predictable wins, political speeches, a surprise Steve Harvey moment where the wrong film was announced for best picture (see below) wins. In case you missed all the fun, here’s a list of 7 major moments that happened at the 2017 Oscars.
Viola Davies Is Crowned Queen Of Acting
.@violadavis gives tearful acceptance speech thanking her family: "I'm so glad that you are the foundation of my life." #Oscars pic.twitter.com/70UvDzlhsM
— ABC News (@ABC) February 27, 2017
Famously known for her role as Annalise Keating on How To Get Away With Murder, Viola Davis won an award for her role in Fences. Her win puts her in the elite category of actors who have won ‘The Triple Crown’ of acting (Emmy, Tony and Oscar). She’s also the first black person to have won all 3 awards for acting categories. Check out her award acceptance speech above.
The Historic Best Picture Mixup
Warren Beatty pulled a Steve Harvey (If you still don’t know what that means, watch this clip here) and announced La La Land as the best picture winner. The super excited producers were already on stage beaming and preparing to belt out their acceptance speech before they realised something seriously mind-blowing: the Oscars favourite actually didn’t win. This has never happened in all 89 years of the Award show’s existence and an equally surprised Moonlight cast was ushered on stage to receive their rightful award.
The Hidden Figures stars invite out one of the real-life stars
As one of three films based on a true story of the 2017 nominees, Hidden Figures paid tribute to the people who inspired the film by bringing out former NASA aerospace technologist Katherine Johnson played by Taraji P. Henson. Hidden Figures sadly didn’t win an Oscar but her presence at the event made the struggles depicted in the film all the more real.
Cheeto President Slander
Given the current political tension, everyone assumed someone would definitely talk about it — it was just a question of how political and how quickly. The host, Jimmy Kimmel went there right away, taking digs at President Donald Trump in his opening monologue, saying, “I want to say thank you to President Trump — remember last year when it seemed like the Oscars were racist?”
Watch out the rest of his monologue above.
The Dead and Undead:
Oh dear. The #Oscars put up what I think is a photo of Jan Chapman, instead of Janet Patterson, for the In Memoriam segment. pic.twitter.com/VbnO7u3HoS
— Rhett Bartlett (@dialmformovies) February 27, 2017
Australian Twitter was ablaze after another Oscar mix up happened during the In Memoriam segment. Late Janet Patterson was being honoured yet the image of her friend and colleague, producer Jan Chapman, who is “very much alive,” was mistakenly used. The late costume designer who passed on in October was a four-time Oscar nominee for her work on Bright Star, Oscar and Lucinda, The Portrait of a Lady, as well as The Piano.
Director Asghar Farhadi’s protest absence
#Oscars: Iran's 'The Salesman' wins, filmmaker sends statement slamming Trump's "inhumane" travel ban https://t.co/gy5GoysJ6l pic.twitter.com/ouFb58xAIs
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 27, 2017
The Iranian director announced weeks ago he would not be attending the Oscars ceremony, though his film The Salesman was nominated for Best Foreign Film. When the award was announced, two prominent Iranian-Americans—engineer Anousheh Ansari, known as the first female space tourist, and Firouz Naderi, a former director at NASA—accepted the statue his behalf, reading his powerful written statement.
Mahershala Ali’s Win
Mahershala Ali thanks his wife, celebrates newborn daughter during #Oscars acceptance speech https://t.co/LOhkJ3ZP65 pic.twitter.com/BFToiQdsKl
— ABC News (@ABC) February 27, 2017
Mahershala Ali made history last night by becoming the first ever Muslim actor to win the award for his role as a sympathetic drug dealer in the Best Picture winner, Moonlight. His joint win with Viola Davis was the first time more than one Black actor won a competitive award on the same night since 2007.
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See Full List of Winners From Oscars 2017
Fanti Carnival Returns to Lagos This Easter with a Vibrant Celebration of Afro-Brazilian Culture
The historic Fanti Carnival is set to make its grand return on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, bringing the...
The historic Fanti Carnival is set to make its grand return on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, bringing the streets of Lagos Island alive with colour, music, and culture. With roots dating back to 1890, the Lagos Fanti Carnival is one of Nigeria’s oldest and most vibrant cultural traditions, celebrating the deep ties between Nigeria and Brazil through a dynamic fusion of Afro-Brazilian heritage and modern creativity.
This year’s edition is supported by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, in partnership with Robert Taylor Media and the Brazilian Descendants Association of Lagos. Together, they aim to honour the legacy of the Afro-Brazilian community in Lagos — descendants of formerly enslaved returnees who shaped the city’s culture, religion, and architecture.
The carnival procession will kick off at 12:00 PM, starting from Old Defence Road and will end at the JK Randle Centre, with accreditation beginning at 10:00 AM. Attendees can expect a stunning showcase of traditional costumes, Afro-Brazilian drumming, dance, and performances from local creatives reinterpreting heritage for a new generation.
Whether you’re drawn to the dazzling pageantry, the live performances, or the chance to connect with a rich cultural history, the Fanti Carnival is an unmissable event this Easter.
Tickets are now available, and more information can be found via the official Fanti Carnival website or their social platforms.
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Vlisco’s “The Garden Of Sisterhood” Campaign Comes To Life in New “MAYANGA” Video
A celebration of creativity and cultural
Dutch textile brand Vlisco recently unveiled its latest campaign ‘The Garden Of Sisterhood,’ as part of its women’s month celebration. The campaign, which looks to extend Vlisco’s rich legacy in African fashion and its ongoing celebration of creativity and cultural storytelling, takes inspiration from Congolese musical icon Fally Ipupa’s latest single, “Mayanga.” The song’s accompanying music video was shot in the Ivory Coast, and seamlessly balances Ipupa’s signature soulful Rumba music with intricate floral motifs and soft, elegant colour palettes that celebrate the strength and individuality that blossoms through community.
In addition to Fally Ipupa, Vlisco also tapped up Ivorian fashion designer Loza Maléombho and Nigerian director Daniel Obasi to contribute to ‘The Garden Of Sisterhood’ campaign. Maléombho’s unique designs and Obasi’s striking storytelling helped contribute to actualising Vlisco’s distinct aesthetic and vision of merging heritage, creativity and fashion.
In a statement discussing the collaboration with Vlisco, the Congolese superstar described it as a beautiful experience. “They understood my vision of working with talented artists and honouring the beautiful women who wear Vlisco fabrics. By creating exclusive designs for me and the remarkable women in the cast, Vlisco really brought our artistic vision to life, harmoniously fusing music and fashion,” he said.
Similarly, Marlou van Engelen, the creative director of Vlisco, expressed that it was an honour working with Fally Ipupa. “His song ‘MAYANGA’ perfectly reflects our admiration for the women who shaped us, inspire us, and mean so much to us. For us, it’s not just about fashion; it’s about the stories told through our beautiful prints. And I believe the best stories are always told together,” she said in a statement.
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NATIVE PREMIERE: Rigo Kamp Runs Ahead Of The Pack With The Visuals For “Marathon”
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Last Friday, Rigo Kamp, a NATIVE uNder alum and one of the architects of an equal parts nostalgic and refreshing sound released his self-titled debut EP, delivering a propulsive fusion of Alte, R&B, Funk, and Soul-infused rhythms.
Featuring previously released singles “Morning Sun” and “Summer”, the six-track eponymous EP executively produced by Odunsi The Engine sees Rigo lean heavily into his element as a sonic alchemist, jumping from silky falsettos to gritty grooves without losing an ounce of cohesion, and ultimately stamping the Abuja-born, Lagos-based singer-songwriter as a mad scientist of sound.
Just last November, Apple Music named Rigo Kamp as its Up Next artist, an acknowledgment that underscored his potential and confirmed what the tastemakers and underground scene already knew. Weeks later, he delivered an exhilarating live set for Spotify Fresh Finds in Lagos, proving he’s just as compelling live as he is in the studio.
On “Marathon”, the refreshing opener to the Rigo Kamp EP, Rigo borrows the bounce and swagger of Afro-Juju legend, Sir Shina Peters’ golden-era, fusing nostalgia with re-imagination to birth a vintage performance that feels like a private party for two, where it’s just Rigo, and you.
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