Bafta 2022: Daniel Kaluuya pays tribute to Jamal Edwards after his death, aged 31
msn.comDaniel Kaluuya took the opportunity to pay tribute to the late music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards during the Bafta awards ceremony.
The late star died last month, at the age of 31, with stars around the world paying tribute. Arriving on stage to present the leading actress award, the Get Out actor firstly began: ‘Eternal life to Jamal Edwards,’ before introducing the list of contenders.
The prize was won by Joanna Scanlan for After Love, who beat out competition from Lady Gaga, Emilia Jones, Alana Haim, Tessa Thompson and Renate Reinsve.
Many people were quick to pick up on Kaluuya’s comments on social media. One said: ‘Great shout out to @jamaledwards @BAFTA Awards’Another added: ‘Daniel Kaluuya shouting out Jamal Edwards at the BAFTA’s’A follower said: ‘Daniel Kaluuya keeping the late Jamal Edwards’ name alive is a great example of why it’s Wakanda forever #BAFTAs. ’A viewer was equally blown away: ‘#BAFTAs Daniel Kaluya looking fly AF & before he presented the award he said, “eternal life to Jamal Edwards”.
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