Anohni collaborated with composer J. Ralph on the song " Manta Ray " from the environmental documentary '' Racing Extinction '' , which explored various aspects of the Holocene extinction . This would be the last song released where she was credited as Antony . A music video was released , featuring various microscopic marine organisms . Despite receiving a nomination for Best Original Song at the 88th Academy Awards , Anohni decided to boycott the ceremony . She expressed discomfort over the Academy 's decision to characterize her in the days leading up to the ceremony as having been " cut " from the line-up due to " time constraints " , despite never actually having been asked to perform in the first place . She went on : " singing about eco-cide ... might not sell advertising space " and that the system is one " of social oppression and diminished opportunities for transpeople that has been employed by capitalism in the U.S. to crush our dreams and our collective spirit "
88th Academy Awards
88th Academy Awards
Anohni