Daniel Kaluuya, ‘Soul’ score wins at 93rd Academy Awards Ceremony

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The 93rd Academy Awards 2021 took place at the Union Station Los Angeles and the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday, April 25 to honour movies released in 2020.

Anthony Hopkins won the award for Actor in a Leading Role for his role in “The Father” while British actor Daniel Kaluuya won his first Oscar for his supporting role as the late Black Panther activist Fred Hampton in drama “Judas and the Black Messiah.”

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Daniel Kaluuya arrives to the Oscars red carpet for the 93rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 25, 2021. (Picture: REUTERS, Chris Pizzello/Pool)

The Actress in a Leading Role category was won by Frances McDormand for “Nomadland” and Yuh-Jung Youn won the Actress in a Supporting Role award for her role in “Minari“.

Soul” also took home the awards for Animated Feature Film and Music (Original Score) while the Music (Original Song) category was won by “Fight For You” – from “Judas and the Black Messiah”; Music by H.E.R. and Dernst Emile II; Lyric by H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas.

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‘Pixar’s ‘Soul’ won for Best Animated Feature (Picture: Courtesy)

See the full list of winners:

Best picture: “Nomadland”

Best director: Chloe Zhao, “Nomadland”

Best actress: Frances McDormand, “Nomadland”

Best actor: Anthony Hopkins, “The Father”

Best supporting actress: Youn Yuh-Jung, “Minari”

Best supporting actor: Daniel Kaluuya, “Judas and the Black Messiah”

Best international feature film: “Another Round” (Denmark)

Best animated feature: “Soul”

Best documentary feature: “My Octopus Teacher”

Best original screenplay: “Promising Young Woman” – Emerald Fennell

Best adapted screenplay: “The Father” – Christopher Hampton, Florian Zeller

Mugibson Mugisha
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Mugibson Patrick Mugisha is a dynamic Ugandan blogger, journalist, and digital content creator with a focus on entertainment, lifestyle, and pop culture. Inspired by Ryan Secarest, Mugibson has carved a niche for himself by spotlighting the vibrant Ugandan and African entertainment industry. Through his platform, he shares in-depth stories, celebrity news, music reviews, and societal trends, gaining recognition for his fresh perspective and engaging storytelling. Mugibson's blog is a committed to empowering the digital media landscape in Uganda, spotlighting emerging content creators, and showcasing African stories, entertainment and offerings to a global audience through the power of online platforms.

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