Less than a month after Rihanna’s long-awaited return performance for the Super Bowl halftime show, she is performing again.
Rihanna performed “Lift Me Up” her Best Original Song-nominated single from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at the 95th Academy Awards.
She sang with a backing band while standing atop a grassy platform, wearing a diamond-embroidered baby doll top, black pants, and leather gloves.
In the Dolby Theater, Rihanna’s emotional performance received a standing ovation from the audience, including the artist’s super fan boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, who raised his glass in celebration.
Watch her performance below.
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The song, with music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler, and Ludwig Göransson and lyrics by Tems and Ryan Coogler, peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100.
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“Wakanda Forever” was up for five Oscars, including best supporting actress for Angela Bassett for her role as Queen Ramonda.
Ruth E. Carter won her second Oscar in the costume design category for her work on the film.
