Lupita movie bags seven Oscar nominations as Supamodo comes out empty handed

Lupita Nyong'o (L) in a scene in "Black Panther" movie. [Photo: Courtesy]

Superhero movie Black Panther, starring Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o, has received seven nominations for the 91st edition of the Oscars.

Produced by Kevin Fegie, Black Panther is the first comic book-based film to earn a Best Picture nomination.