Tag: What I caught on tv

  • What I Caught On TV: Highlights From The 2015 Oscars

    Last night was a historical one in Hollywood as some of the world’s finest actors and contributors to the movie industry were celebrated.

    It’s always lovely to see great talents rewarded and I couldn’t help but follow the event keenly.

    A big congratulations to everyone who picked up awards and all the nominees too. They are all winners.

    British actor Eddie Redmayne won the best actor award for The Theory of Everything, while Julianne Moore picked up best actress for Still Alice. Dark comedy Birdman won best film and best director for Mexican film-maker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu.

    Another highlight of the event was when John Legend and Common brought the house to tears with their rendition of best song winner “Glory,” from the film “Selma.” Images from the Selma-to-Montgomery march and of march leader Martin Luther King, Jr. played out behind them, as a growing chorus joined the stage. By the time the powerful performance was over, the audience was out of their seats applauding and “Selma” lead David Oyelowo had tears streaming down his face. It was indeed memorable to watch.

    Watch the video below:

    And let’s not forget the fashion! There were some really stunning outfits on the red carpet. But the interesting thing about fashion is that its not only about wearing a great outfit, its also about how you carry yourself in it.

    It was really hard to choose but here are my top 5 picks from the red carpet:

    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    Rosamund Pike
    Rosamund Pike
    Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez
    Emma Stone
    Emma Stone
    Chrissy Teigen
    Chrissy Teigen

    The good thing about awards such as this is that it reminds us that talent can be celebrated. There were some great winners last year, and this year, awesome winners too. Depending on the movie, the production team, the time and other factors, people shine at their own time so its important to give them a chance to become the best they can be.

    What do you think about the award winners and the ceremony?

  • Congratulations to the Nigerian Who Won a Grammy!

    Ever since I heard some songs from this group ‘Pentatonix‘, I fell in love with them. So imagine my excitement when I heard that the cute African American guy in the group is actually a Nigerian!

    His name is Kevin Olusola and not only does he have an amazing voice, he can make some interesting sounds with his mouth and throat that blends so well with other members of the group.

    At the recent Grammy Awards, Kevin picked up an award alongside his acapella band, Pentatonix taking home the award in the ‘Arrangement, Instrumental or Acappella’ category for their medley ‘Daft Punk’, a remake of Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky”.

    Even though he won it not as a Solo Artist but in a group, this is still a great feat. Congratulations! I am so proud of you.

    Here are few interesting facts about Kevin:

    kevin olusolaBorn in the United States to Nigerian father and Grenadian mother, Kelvin is a 26 year old beatboxer. He is a graduate of prestigious IVY League college, Yale University from where he graduated in 2011 with a degree in East Asian Studies. Kelvin is not just a musician, he’s super smart too. He also plays the cello, piano and saxophone. He also speaks fluent Chinese & Spanish.

     

     

    I recall sharing a video of one of their Christmas songs last year. Check it out HERE. However, below is the song that won them the Grammy:

  • What I Caught On TV: SELMA, Martin Luther King’s Biopic

    Ever since I heard that a powerful film was being made about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, I’ve been eagerly anticipating its release. I was even more eager when I heard a Nigerian David Oyelowo was playing the role of Dr. King.

    Now, I’m glad I’d finally get a chance to see it soon as I hear it has been released in cinemas.

    In 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. campaigned for equal voting rights, culminating in marches from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama, which ultimately led to President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Now, the story of the civil rights marches that changed America is being told in a powerful new film produced by Oprah Winfrey and Brad Pitt, starring David Oyelowo as Dr. King.

    As a movie director and actress, I am very much aware of the how an audio-visual production with a deep message such as this can inspire change. This is one of the reasons why I focused so much energy on my movie ‘DRY’ which highlights the challenges faced by child brides and the devastating effects of Vesico Vaginal Fistula. DRY would also soon be premiered in Nigeria 🙂

    Selma a story of how one dream can change the world and I can’t wait to see it.

    Here’s the trailer: