Rihanna to Perform at the 2023 Academy Awards

Her song "Lift Me Up" from the 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' soundtrack is nominated for Best Original Song

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BY Allie GregoryPublished Feb 23, 2023

After making her massive return — announcing her second pregnancy and performing on one of the biggest stages in the continent — at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show earlier this month, Rihanna is now set to take to another enormous stage at the 2023 Oscars.

The Academy has announced RihRih as the ceremony's first musical guest, appearing during the awards to perform her Black Panther: Wakanda Forever song "Lift Me Up." 

The track is nominated for Best Original Song, alongside Lady Gaga's "Hold My Hand," David Byrne and Mitski's "This Is a Life" and more.

Wakanda Forever has earned additional nods for Angela Bassett (Best Supporting Actress), Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design and more.

The Academy Awards ceremony takes place on March 12 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, and will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

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