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The much anticipated and just released movie of the month, Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo, was disqualified by the Nigeria Oscars selection committee. The movie was rejected by the committee from making the nomination list for the Academy Awards.
The Nigerian actor and producer, Kunle announced the development on social media and, at the same time, registered his disappointment.
He said, “I am so pleased and delighted that the whole world has decided to tag ANIKULAPO film “a masterpiece “even though the Nigeria Oscar selection committee think it’s not worth submitting for the Oscars. Will keep doing my own thing”.
It is heartbreaking to know that regardless of the global reception the movie has attracted since its release, the Academy Awards does not deem it worthy of making its nomination list.
Recall that last month; the committee announced receiving three Yoruba-language submissions: Aníkúlápó, Elesin Oba, The King’s Horseman and King of Thieves. However, they ruled the movies from entering the competition since most of its members voted that all three films were “non-eligible.
Afolayan had partnered with Netflix, and the movie was produced and shot by Jonathan Kovel at the recently launched KAP resort in a village in Oyo State.
Oscars awards are the Academy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry.
The award is regarded as the most prestigious and significant worldwide achievement in the entertainment industry.
The news has since upset many Nigerians and even global fans.
@Oginni_olu; Kunle built a whole village for the movie. Used best actors, the storyline was straight and clean.. yet wasn’t considered Oscar-worthy? Haba… what are the criteria really?
@Theresthat_; This is huge! You don’t need any committee’s validation or recognition. You did great work, and viewers around the world love it thoroughly. That’s the real recognition. That’s all that matters! It’s my film of the year and I don’t even understand Yoruba.
@betty_ekems; Why do they think it’s not worthy of being selected for the Oscars? Who is this body? We need to call them out. This is the best indigenous movie we’ve seen in a long time.
@oluwatitofolabi; I wish members of that committee can be interviewed and let them explain why a movie like this is not Oscars-worthy. I still can’t believe it was rejected for a good reason.
@Cielthewind; Nigeria destroys her best, and its a shame
@kingafricana1; Fuck the Oscars. That movie is world-class.
@kennytheultra; To hell with all the Nigeria Oscar selection committee..this is a top-notch movie; to hell with them once one.
I am so pleased and delighted that the whole world have decided to tagged ANIKULAPO film “a masterpiece “ even though the Nigeria Oscar selection committee think it's not worth submitting for the Oscars 🤷🏽♂️
— Kunleafolayan (@kunleafolayan) October 3, 2022
Will keep making doing my own thing
💪🏾#Oscars #nosc #africancinema pic.twitter.com/RQeYJMMVFh
Source: dailypost.ng
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#Kunle Afolayan
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