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Catch Hollywood’s biggest awards ceremony, the Oscars® on DStv
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 89th Academy Awards will be broadcast live on DStv this Monday, 27 February on M-Net Movies Premiere, DStv channel 104 at 2:30am and during Prime Time on M-Net, DStv channel 101/102, from 6:30pm.
The Oscars also will be televised in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Viewers can look forward to seeing perfomances by Oscar®-nominees Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sting, Justin Timberlake and 2014 Oscar-winner John Legend. Movies currently distributed by M-Net (highlighted in yellow): Hacksaw Ridge, Florence Foster Jenkins and La La Land are also competing for the most coveted award in their categories.
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Please see below the list of nominees:
Performance by an actor in a leading role
Casey Affleck in Manchester by the Sea
Andrew Garfield in Hacksaw Ridge
Ryan Gosling in La La Land
Viggo Mortensen in Captain Fantastic
Denzel Washington in Fences
Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Mahershala Ali in Moonlight
Jeff Bridges in Hell or High Water
Lucas Hedges in Manchester by the Sea
Dev Patel in Lion
Michael Shannon in Nocturnal Animals
Performance by an actress in a leading role
Isabelle Huppert in Elle
Ruth Negga in Loving
Natalie Portman in Jackie
Emma Stone in La La Land
Meryl Streep in Florence Foster Jenkins
Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Viola Davis in Fences
Naomie Harris in Moonlight
Nicole Kidman in Lion
Octavia Spencer in Hidden Figures
Michelle Williams in Manchester by the Sea
Best animated feature film of the year
“Kubo and the Two Strings” Travis Knight and Arianne Sutner
“Moana” John Musker, Ron Clements and Osnat Shurer
“My Life as a Zucchini” Claude Barras and Max Karli
“The Red Turtle” Michael Dudok de Wit and Toshio Suzuki
“Zootopia” Byron Howard, Rich Moore and Clark Spencer (Catch it on M-Net Movies Premiere at 104 on Sunday 26 February at 18:40)
Achievement in cinematography
“Arrival” Bradford Young
“La La Land” Linus Sandgren
“Lion” Greig Fraser
“Moonlight” James Laxton
“Silence” Rodrigo Prieto
Achievement in costume design
“Allied” Joanna Johnston
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Colleen Atwood
“Florence Foster Jenkins” Consolata Boyle
“Jackie” Madeline Fontaine
“La La Land” Mary Zophres
Achievement in directing
“Arrival” Denis Villeneuve
“Hacksaw Ridge” Mel Gibson
“La La Land” Damien Chazelle
“Manchester by the Sea” Kenneth Lonergan
“Moonlight” Barry Jenkins
Best documentary feature
“Fire at Sea”
A Stemal Entertainment Production
Gianfranco Rosi and Donatella Palermo
“I Am Not Your Negro”
A Velvet Film Production
Raoul Peck, Rémi Grellety and Hébert Peck
“Life, Animated”
A Motto Pictures and A&E IndieFilms Production
Roger Ross Williams and Julie Goldman
“O.J.: Made in America”
A Laylow Films and ESPN Films Production
Ezra Edelman and Caroline Waterlow
“13th”
A Forward Movement Production
Ava DuVernay, Spencer Averick and Howard
Barish
Best documentary short subject
“Extremis”
An f/8 Filmworks in association with Motto Pictures
Production
Dan Krauss
“4.1 Miles”
A University of California, Berkeley Production
Daphne Matziaraki
“Joe’s Violin”
A Lucky Two Production
Kahane Cooperman and Raphaela Neihausen
“Watani: My Homeland”
An ITN Production
Marcel Mettelsiefen and Stephen Ellis
“The White Helmets” (Netflix)
A Grain Media and Violet Films Production
Orlando von Einsiedel and Joanna Natasegara
Achievement in film editing
“Arrival” Joe Walker
“Hacksaw Ridge” John Gilbert
“Hell or High Water” Jake Roberts
“La La Land” Tom Cross
“Moonlight” Nat Sanders and Joi McMillon
Best foreign language film of the year
“Land of Mine”
A Nordisk Film Production
Denmark
“A Man Called Ove”
A Tre Vänner Production
Sweden
“The Salesman”
An Asghar Farhadi/Memento Films Production
Iran
“Tanna”
A Contact Films Production
Australia
“Toni Erdmann”
A Komplizen Film Production
Germany
Achievement in makeup and hairstyling
“A Man Called Ove” Eva von Bahr and Love Larson
“Star Trek Beyond” Joel Harlow and Richard Alonzo
“Suicide Squad” Alessandro Bertolazzi, Giorgio Gregorini and
Christopher Nelson
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)
“Jackie” Mica Levi
“La La Land” Justin Hurwitz
“Lion” Dustin O’Halloran and Hauschka
“Moonlight” Nicholas Britell
“Passengers” Thomas Newman
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)
“Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” from “La La Land”
Music by Justin Hurwitz
Lyric by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
“Can’t Stop The Feeling” from “Trolls”
Music and Lyric by Justin Timberlake, Max Martin
and Karl Johan Schuster
“City Of Stars” from “La La Land”
Music by Justin Hurwitz
Lyric by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
“The Empty Chair” from “Jim: The James Foley Story”
Music and Lyric by J. Ralph and Sting
“How Far I’ll Go” from “Moana”
Music and Lyric by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Best motion picture of the year
“Arrival”
A Paramount Pictures Production
Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Aaron Ryder and David
Linde, Producers
“Fences”
A Paramount Pictures Production
Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington and Todd Black,
Producers
“Hacksaw Ridge”
A Pandemonium Films/Permut Presentations
Production
Bill Mechanic and David Permut, Producers
“Hell or High Water”
A Sidney Kimmel Entertainment/Film 44/LBI
Entertainment/OddLot Entertainment Production
Carla Hacken and Julie Yorn, Producers
“Hidden Figures”
A Fox 2000 Pictures Production
Donna Gigliotti, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping,
Pharrell Williams and Theodore Melfi, Producers
“La La Land”
An Impostor Pictures/Gilbert Films/Marc Platt
Production
Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz and Marc Platt,
Producers
“Lion”
A See-Saw Films Production
Emile Sherman, Iain Canning and Angie Fielder,
Producers
“Manchester by the Sea”
A Pearl Street Films/The Media Farm/K Period
Media/The A | Middleton Project/B Story Production
Matt Damon, Kimberly Steward, Chris Moore,
Lauren Beck and Kevin J. Walsh, Producers
“Moonlight”
A Dos Hermanas Production
Adele Romanski, Dede Gardner and Jeremy
Kleiner, Producers
Achievement in production design
“Arrival” Production Design:
Set Decoration:
Patrice Vermette
Paul Hotte
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (Warner Bros.) Production Design:
Set Decoration:
Stuart Craig
Anna Pinnock
“Hail, Caesar!” Production Design:
Set Decoration:
Jess Gonchor
Nancy Haigh
“La La Land” Production Design:
Set Decoration:
David Wasco
Sandy Reynolds-Wasco
“Passengers” Production Design:
Set Decoration:
Guy Hendrix Dyas
Gene Serdena
Best animated short film
“Blind Vaysha”
A National Film Board of Canada Production
Theodore Ushev
“Borrowed Time”
A Quorum Films Production
Andrew Coats and Lou Hamou-Lhadj
“Pear Cider and Cigarettes”
A Massive Swerve Studios and Passion Pictures
Animation Production
Robert Valley and Cara Speller
“Pearl”
A Google Spotlight Stories and Evil Eye Pictures
Production
Patrick Osborne
“Piper”
A Pixar Animation Studios Production
Alan Barillaro and Marc Sondheimer
Best live action short film
“Ennemis Intérieurs”
A Qualia Films Production
Sélim Azzazi
“La Femme et le TGV”
An arbel Production
Timo von Gunten and Giacun Caduff
“Silent Nights”
A M & M Production
Aske Bang and Kim Magnusson
“Sing”
A Meteor Filmstudio Production
Kristof Deák and Anna Udvardy
“Timecode”
A Nadir Films Production
Juanjo Giménez
Achievement in sound editing
“Arrival” Sylvain Bellemare
“Deepwater Horizon” Wylie Stateman and Renée Tondelli
“Hacksaw Ridge” Robert Mackenzie and Andy Wright
“La La Land” Ai-Ling Lee and Mildred Iatrou Morgan
“Sully” Alan Robert Murray and Bub Asman
Achievement in sound mixing
“Arrival” Bernard Gariépy Strobl and Claude La Haye
“Hacksaw Ridge” Kevin O’Connell, Andy Wright, Robert Mackenzie
and Peter Grace
“La La Land” Andy Nelson, Ai-Ling Lee and Steve A. Morrow
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” David Parker, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart
Wilson
“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” Greg P. Russell, Gary Summers, Jeffrey J. Haboush and Mac Ruth
Achievement in visual effects
“Deepwater Horizon” Craig Hammack, Jason Snell, Jason Billington
and Burt Dalton
“Doctor Strange” Stephane Ceretti, Richard Bluff, Vincent Cirelli
and Paul Corbould
“The Jungle Book” Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones
and Dan Lemmon
“Kubo and the Two Strings” Steve Emerson, Oliver Jones, Brian McLean and
Brad Schiff
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” John Knoll, Mohen Leo, Hal Hickel and Neil
Corbould
Adapted screenplay
“Arrival” Screenplay by Eric Heisserer
“Fences” Screenplay by August Wilson
“Hidden Figures” Screenplay by Allison Schroeder and Theodore
Melfi
“Lion” Screenplay by Luke Davies
“Moonlight” Screenplay by Barry Jenkins;
Story by Tarell Alvin McCraney
Original screenplay
“Hell or High Water” Written by Taylor Sheridan
“La La Land” Written by Damien Chazelle
“The Lobster” Written by Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthimis Filippou
“Manchester by the Sea” Written by Kenneth Lonergan
“20th Century Women” Written by Mike Mills
MOTION PICTURE NOMINATIONS – 89TH AWARDS
NOMINATIONS BY PICTURE
(This list does not include Short Films or Documentary Short Subjects.)
“Allied,” a Paramount Pictures Production
Costume design
(1 nomination)
“Arrival,” a Paramount Pictures Production
Cinematography
Directing
Film editing
Best picture
Production design
Sound editing
Sound mixing
Adapted screenplay
(8 nominations)
“Captain Fantastic,” an Electric City Entertainment/ShivHans Pictures Production (BleeckerStreet) Viggo Mortensen – Performance by an actor in a leading role
(1 nomination)
“Deepwater Horizon,” a di Bonaventura Pictures/Closest to the Hole/Leverage Entertainment
Production
Sound editing
Visual effects
(2 nominations)
“Doctor Strange,” a Marvel Studios Production (
Visual effects
(1 nomination)
“Elle,” an SBS Production
Isabelle Huppert – Performance by an actress in a leading role
(1 nomination)
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a Boswell Street Production Costume design
Production design
(2 nominations)
“Fences,” a Paramount Pictures Production
Denzel Washington – Performance by an actor in a leading role
Viola Davis – Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Best picture
Adapted screenplay
(4 nominations)
“Fire at Sea,” a Stemal Entertainment Production
Documentary feature
(1 nomination)
“Florence Foster Jenkins,” a Paramount Pictures Production
Meryl Streep – Performance by an actress in a leading role
Costume design
(2 nominations)
“Hacksaw Ridge,” a Pandemonium Films/Permut Presentations Production
Andrew Garfield – Performance by an actor in a leading role
Directing
Film editing
Best picture
Sound editing
Sound mixing
(6 nominations)
“Hail, Caesar!,” a Working Title Films Production (Universal)
Production design
(1 nomination)
“Hell or High Water,” a Sidney Kimmel Entertainment/Film 44/LBI Entertainment/OddLot
Entertainment Production
Jeff Bridges – Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Film editing
Best picture
Original screenplay
(4 nominations)
“Hidden Figures,” a Fox 2000 Pictures Production
Octavia Spencer – Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Best picture
Adapted screenplay
(3 nominations)
“I Am Not Your Negro,” a Velvet Film Production
Documentary feature
(1 nomination)
“Jackie,”
ADVAN Earns Global Recognition As WFA President’s Award Winner For “Project Freedom”
The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has been recognised on the global stage as a recipient of the prestigious WFA President’s Award, presented by the World Federation of Advertisers during its Global Marketer Week in Stockholm. The recognition places ADVAN among a select group of leading industry associations worldwide acknowledged for driving meaningful impact in marketing and society.
The WFA President’s Awards, established in 2010, celebrate national industry associations whose initiatives advance the marketer’s agenda and contribute to positive change. This year’s honours were awarded following a rigorous selection process involving 38 submissions from associations across the WFA’s global network, with winners chosen for their measurable impact and potential for replication across markets.
ADVAN’s recognition comes through its advocacy initiative, Project Freedom, a bold and strategic effort focused on addressing the challenges of stifling, non–data-driven regulations affecting businesses in Nigeria and across Africa. The initiative underscores the importance of evidence-based policymaking while championing the constitutional right to freedom of commerce.
Through Project Freedom, ADVAN has taken a proactive leadership role in engaging key stakeholders and shaping conversations around fair, balanced, and transparent regulation. The initiative reflects a shift toward constructive dialogue and collaboration, ensuring that regulatory frameworks support innovation, protect consumer interests, and enable sustainable business growth.
By earning this global recognition, ADVAN reinforces the growing influence of African marketing institutions in shaping international discourse. Its work highlights how local advocacy, when rooted in data and guided by clear principles, can deliver impact not just within national borders but across the global marketing ecosystem.
The award also affirms ADVAN’s commitment to strengthening self-regulation within the industry, fostering accountability, and promoting standards that align with global best practices while remaining relevant to local realities.
As the marketing landscape continues to evolve, ADVAN’s recognition by the World Federation of Advertisers signals a strong endorsement of its leadership and vision. It positions the association as a key voice in advancing responsible marketing, advocating for enabling policies, and ensuring that businesses can operate in an environment that supports both innovation and economic freedom.
*PUBLIC NOTICE*: Revalidation of UNIPGC Organizational Status
To prevent any misunderstanding regarding our affiliation with the United Nations, we hereby provide a formal clarification on the status and identity of the United International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC), formerly known as IPGC.
UNIPGC is an independent Civil Society Organization and Non-Governmental Organization with continental chapters registered in the United States, Germany, Canada, and several countries across Africa. The organization is committed to promoting the values and principles of the United Nations, particularly in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), as well as advocating for good governance globally.
In furtherance of its mandate, UNIPGC has established partnerships with reputable diplomatic civil society organizations, including the United Nations Association of Nigeria and the United Nations Association of Ghana. These collaborations are aimed at strengthening its engagement with initiatives aligned with United Nations ideals.
Additionally, UNIPGC has entered into diplomatic relations with the International Organization for Economic Development (IOED), an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO), to enhance its capacity for international cooperation and diplomatic engagement.
We wish to clearly state that UNIPGC is **not** an entity, agency, or organ of the United Nations.
Members of the public and media practitioners are respectfully advised to refer to the organization by its full and correct name: **United International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC)**, and not as the United Nations.
Thank you.
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Laffmattazz Announces Strategic Partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited for 2026 International Tour
Laffmattazz Announces Strategic Partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited for 2026 International Tour
Laffmattazz, one of Nigeria’s foremost comedy and live entertainment brands, is pleased to announce its official partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited for the highly anticipated Laffmattazz 2026 International Tour, themed “Next Chapter: A New Season of Laughter.”
Now in its 15th year, Laffmattazz—the brainchild of renowned Nigerian comedian Gbenga Adeyinka (Gbenga Adeyinka 1st)—has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its seamless fusion of comedy, music, and live stage performances.
The 2026 tour, which kicked off on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026 at the Jogor Centre, Ibadan, marks a significant milestone in the brand’s journey. Building on over a decade of success across Nigeria, this year’s edition signals a bold expansion into the international market, with a multi-city run in Canada, alongside major stops in Akure, Abeokuta, and Lagos.
This strategic partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited underscores a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. It is also aligned with FirstBank’s First@Arts initiative—a significant and ongoing program dedicated to supporting the creative arts, entertainment, and cultural sectors. Through this initiative, FirstBank provides financing, advisory services, and actively fosters a sustainable value chain for artists and creative entrepreneurs, while supporting key industry platforms such as the Nigerian Entertainment Conference.
Speaking on the collaboration, the Laffmattazz team stated:
“We are delighted to welcome First Bank of Nigeria Limited as a strategic partner for the Laffmattazz 2026 International Tour. As we mark 15 remarkable years of Laffmattazz, this partnership reinforces our vision to take premium Nigerian entertainment beyond borders, while delivering even bigger, better, and more memorable experiences for our audiences.”
As a key partner, First Bank will enrich the tour through innovative customer engagement initiatives, experiential activations, and exclusive fan experiences across all tour locations.
With its distinctive blend of humor, culture, and live entertainment, the Laffmattazz 2026 Tour is poised to connect audiences across cities and continents, bringing laughter to thousands of fans worldwide.
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About Laffmattazz
Laffmattazz is a premier Nigerian comedy and entertainment brand, now in its 15th year, renowned for its vibrant live shows and nationwide tours. Founded by Gbenga Adeyinka 1st, the brand continues to deliver high-quality experiences that celebrate creativity, culture, and laughter.
About First Bank of Nigeria Limited
First Bank of Nigeria Limited is Nigeria’s oldest financial institution, widely respected for its legacy of trust, innovation, and customer-centric financial solutions that support economic growth and development. Through its First@Arts initiative, the Bank continues to play a pivotal role in empowering the creative industry and driving sustainable growth across the sector.
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