Michael B. Jordan won his first Oscar for Best Actor for his role in Sinners at the 98th Academy Awards which was held on March 16, 2026.

Jordan won the award for his role as twins, Elijah “Smoke” and Elias “Stack” Moore. In the movie, he portrayed two different personalities.

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The win was significant because it was Jordan’s first Academy Award and nomination. At 39, he joined became one of the few black actors, alongside Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, and Jamie Foxx who had won the Best Actor award.

In his acceptance speech, Jordan thanked his family, his fans, and longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler, who directed Sinners.

Of Coogler, whom he had worked with five times, he said:

“so honoured to to call you a collaborator and a friend and give me an opportunity and space for me to be seen. I love you too, bro.”

He acknowledged the actors who came before him, saying he stood on their shoulders.

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Sinners received multiple nominations and won and winning several awards. Although Sinners performed well, One Battle After Another won the best picture award.

Michael B. Jordan’s first Oscar win marks a milestone in his career, showing both his achievement in Sinners and his growing recognition in Hollywood.

Tyla has won the Outstanding International Song award at the NAACP Image Awards in 2026. The singer earned the honour for her hit single “Is It,”

The NAACP Image Awards are presented annually by the National Association to honour the achievements of colored people. They celebrated her award on their Instagram page with the caption “celebrating the music that brings us together”. The 2026 edition marked the 57th ceremony, continuing a long tradition of recognising artists.

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Tyla won in the Outstanding International Song category during the event. Her song “Is It” stood out in an highly competitive category that featured entries from leading African artists including Burna Boy, Davido, Tiwa Savage. Earlier in February, Tyla made global headlines after winning the Best African Music at the Grammy Awards.

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Over the past few years, Tyla has built a name for herself beyond South Africa. She has performed on major global stages and collaborated with international acts.

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Her NAACP Award victory shows the increasing recognition of African artists in global award spaces. The Outstanding International Song category itself shows how African music continues to shape mainstream sounds worldwide.

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Fans celebrated her win across social media platforms, praising her growth. Many noted how far she has come. At just 24 years old, Tyla continues to break new ground and set higher standards for herself.

Her NAACP Image Award shows the strength of young African talent and how the creative industry in the continent has grown. With this latest recognition, Tyla’s global journey shows no signs of slowing down.

Wale Davis Jr. and Akinola Davis Jr. have won the Outstanding British Debut by a Writer, Director or Producer at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. for their feature film, My Father’s Shadow. The brothers received the award at the Royal Festival Hall in London on 22 February 2026.

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The award recognises new filmmaking talent in British cinema. Akinola was the director while Wale co-wrote the screenplay. Although both have worked on creative projects before, this is their first featured-length film as a director.

During his BAFTA acceptance speech, Akinola Davies Jr. said:

“To the economic migrant, the conflict migrant, those under occupation, dictatorship, persecution and those experiencing genocide, you matter and your stories matter more than ever. Your dreams are an act of resistance. To those watching at home, archive your loved ones, archive your stories yesterday, today and forever.”

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Wale Davies dedicated the award to their late father, whose influence shaped their creative paths.

My Father’s Shadow is set in Lagos during Nigeria’s 1993 presidential election.The film explores family bonds, and the complexity of fatherhood.

The production was filmed on location in Lagos and in Ibadan. The language choice of the movie was English, Yoruba, and Pidgin, capturing the speech setting of urban areas in Nigeria.

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Before its BAFTA success, the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a Special Mention for the Caméra d’Or. This award honours first feature films. Its selection is good for Nigerian storytelling on an international platform.

Fans gave positive comments about the movie. One of them Andrew Parker said :

“Davies captures the time period perfectly, and My Father’s Shadow balances expressionistic flourishes with the raw human emotion that goes hand in hand with being raised by a distant, difficult to understand parent.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Wale Davies backstage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Carlo Paloni/BAFTA via Getty Images)

Stephen Porzio said :

“While Nigeria is so integral to My Father’s Shadow, this is a movie with a universal appeal.”

The film later became the United Kingdom’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. The project also earned nominations and recognition from the British Independent Film Awards and the Gotham Awards.