Rihanna gave a rousing efficiency of the Black Panther: Wakanda Without end tribute tune to Chadwick Boseman on the 2023 Oscars.
The singer — who’s pregnant and just lately headlined the Tremendous Bowl halftime present — stood in place onstage on the Dolby Theatre on Sunday as she belted out “Raise Me Up,” which is nominated for finest authentic tune.
She had an orchestra behind her, together with a number of violinists and background singers, serving to carry the ballad she co-wrote to life. Tems, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Göransson additionally labored on the observe.
Rihanna started to rise as she sang the phrases “elevate me up” close to the tune’s finish. She wore an black ensemble with sheer elaborations that considerably revealed her child bump.
The pop star earned loud applause from the viewers, together with Oscar-nominated Black Panther actress Angela Bassett and her companion A$AP Rocky.
Black Panther actress Danai Gurira launched the efficiency and spoke about Boseman. She additionally known as Rihanna “royalty in her personal proper.”
Different nominees for finest authentic tune embrace Woman Gaga’s “Maintain My Hand” from Prime Gun: Maverick; M.M. Keeravaani and Chandrabose’s “Naatu Naatu” from RRR; Diane Warren’s “Applause” from Inform it Like a Lady; and David Byrne’s “This Is a Life” from The whole lot All over the place All at As soon as.
Ruth Carter received the very best costume design Oscar on Sunday for Black Panther: Wakanda Without end. She turned the primary Black girl to win two Oscars and the primary designer to win for each an authentic movie and its sequel.
Bassett was nominated for finest supporting actress for her position within the Marvel movie however misplaced to Jamie Lee Curtis for The whole lot All over the place All At As soon as.
Watch Rihanna’s efficiency beneath:
Additionally, see the star-studded Oscars purple carpet arrivals.
