Chadwick Boseman's posthumous win of the Best Actor Award for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was one of the most poignant moments of the 2021 Golden Globes, as it reminded us the actor still had a lot left to give.
Despite his secret four-year battle with colon cancer, which ultimately led to his death at the age of 43 in August 2020, Boseman ensured that he gave each and every performance his all.
His career was short but stellar and varied. He took on roles such as Wakanda's king in Black Panther, the Godfather of Soul in the James Brown biopic Get On Up and Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Supreme Court Justice in the film Marshall.
Whether you are new to the actor's oeuvre or are simply looking for another Boseman-starring film to watch, here are six of the actor's greatest performances.
‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ (2020)
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was Boseman's last film and won him his first Golden Globe.
The film tells the story of Gertrude ‘Ma’ Rainey (Viola Davis), who was one of the first generation of blues singers to record music, and her ambitious trumpet player Levee Green (Boseman).
Set in 1920s Chicago, the plot follows the tension that arises between Rainey and Green after a white production company signs the singer.
The film is an adaptation of the 1984 play by August Wilson and highlights the white exploitation of black popular culture.
‘Da 5 Bloods’ (2020)
A history lesson, a gory heist flick and a war drama all in one, Da 5 Bloods joined Boseman with seasoned actors such as Clarke Peters and Delroy Lindo.
The film tells the story of four African-American veterans who return to Vietnam to find the remains of their squad leader (Boseman) as well as the gold he helped them hide.
The film, directed by Malcolm X filmmaker Spike Lee, is Boseman's penultimate flick. It was named Movie of the Year at the 2021 American Film Institute Awards.
‘Black Panther’ (2018)
This was the role that made Boseman a household name.
Black Panther tells the story of Prince T'Challa (Boseman), heir to the hidden and technologically advanced kingdom of Wakanda.
After the death of his father, T’Challa returns home to take up the mantle of king as well as the role of the Black Panther. However, he is soon pitted against a usurper and must reckon with his country’s past.
The film is undoubtedly one of Boseman’s greatest on-screen efforts and one of the finest instalments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
‘Marshall’ (2017)
Here, Boseman takes on the role of Thurgood Marshall, a civil rights activist and lawyer who became the first Black Supreme Court Justice in 1967.
By the time the film was released in 2017, Boseman had already proved himself an accomplished biopic actor through his previous roles, but Marshall set a new benchmark.
The courtroom drama revolves around one of Marshall’s earliest cases, in which he defends Joseph Spell, a black chauffeur wrongfully accused of rape by his white employer. The film highlights issues of racism both in the courtroom and on the streets.
‘Get on Up’ (2014)
Boseman filled the Godfather of Soul’s shoes with electric charisma in this film.
The James Brown biopic shows how the I Got You singer rose from crippling poverty and an unstable childhood to become one of the world's most popular musicians.
Boseman effortlessly captured Brown’s speech patterns, as well as his dance moves, in a performance worthy of a standing ovation.
‘42’ (2013)
This is the film that proved Boseman’s finesse as a biopic actor.
In 42, Boseman takes up the role of Jackie Robinson, who became the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era after he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The film, which also stars Harrison Ford, is a must-watch even if you don’t know the first thing about baseball.
Like many of Boseman's subsequent films, 42 confronts the racism that grips the US while telling a stirring and heartwarming story.
Our legal consultant
Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais
Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.
The Florida Project
Director: Sean Baker
Starring: Bria Vinaite, Brooklynn Prince, Willem Dafoe
Four stars
The five pillars of Islam
1. Fasting
2. Prayer
3. Hajj
4. Shahada
5. Zakat
Revival
Eminem
Interscope
The specs
Engine: 2-litre 4-cylinder and 3.6-litre 6-cylinder
Power: 220 and 280 horsepower
Torque: 350 and 360Nm
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Price: from Dh136,521 VAT and Dh166,464 VAT
On sale: now
The%20Iron%20Claw
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Sean%20Durkin%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Zac%20Efron%2C%20Jeremy%20Allen%20White%2C%20Harris%20Dickinson%2C%20Maura%20Tierney%2C%20Holt%20McCallany%2C%20Lily%20James%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%204%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026
1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years
If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.
2. E-invoicing in the UAE
Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption.
3. More tax audits
Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks.
4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime
Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.
5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit
There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.
6. Further transfer pricing enforcement
Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes.
7. Limited time periods for audits
Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion.
8. Pillar 2 implementation
Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.
9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services
Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations.
10. Substance and CbC reporting focus
Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity.
Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer
Company profile
Name: Tharb
Started: December 2016
Founder: Eisa Alsubousi
Based: Abu Dhabi
Sector: Luxury leather goods
Initial investment: Dh150,000 from personal savings
Groom and Two Brides
Director: Elie Semaan
Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla
Rating: 3/5
Adele: The Stories Behind The Songs
Caroline Sullivan
Carlton Books
The%20National%20selections
%3Cp%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A%2014px%3B%22%3E6pm%3A%20Go%20Soldier%20Go%3Cbr%3E6.35pm%3A%20Man%20Of%20Promise%3Cbr%3E7.10pm%3A%20Withering%3Cbr%3E7.45pm%3A%20Mawj%3Cbr%3E8.20pm%3A%20Falling%20Shadow%3Cbr%3E8.55pm%3A%20Law%20Of%20Peace%3Cbr%3E9.30pm%3A%20Naval%20Power%3Cbr%3E10.05pm%3A%20The%20Attorney%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
MATCH INFO
West Ham United 2 (Antonio 73', Ogbonna 90 5')
Tottenham Hotspur 3 (Son 36', Moura 42', Kane 49')
Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
MOUNTAINHEAD REVIEW
Starring: Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman
Director: Jesse Armstrong
Rating: 3.5/5
Other acts on the Jazz Garden bill
Sharrie Williams
The American singer is hugely respected in blues circles due to her passionate vocals and songwriting. Born and raised in Michigan, Williams began recording and touring as a teenage gospel singer. Her career took off with the blues band The Wiseguys. Such was the acclaim of their live shows that they toured throughout Europe and in Africa. As a solo artist, Williams has also collaborated with the likes of the late Dizzy Gillespie, Van Morrison and Mavis Staples.
Lin Rountree
An accomplished smooth jazz artist who blends his chilled approach with R‘n’B. Trained at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, Rountree formed his own band in 2004. He has also recorded with the likes of Kem, Dwele and Conya Doss. He comes to Dubai on the back of his new single Pass The Groove, from his forthcoming 2018 album Stronger Still, which may follow his five previous solo albums in cracking the top 10 of the US jazz charts.
Anita Williams
Dubai-based singer Anita Williams will open the night with a set of covers and swing, jazz and blues standards that made her an in-demand singer across the emirate. The Irish singer has been performing in Dubai since 2008 at venues such as MusicHall and Voda Bar. Her Jazz Garden appearance is career highlight as she will use the event to perform the original song Big Blue Eyes, the single from her debut solo album, due for release soon.
