Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan’s newly released movie, Anikulapo has been disqualified from the nomination list of the Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars.
Dickson101 reports that despite the global reception that Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo has received since its release, the Academy Awards does not deem it worthy to make its nomination list.
The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit in the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment industry worldwide.
Expressing his disappointment on his Instagram page moments ago, Kunle Afolayan wrote “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 its not worth submitting for the Oscars. Will keep doing my own thing”
The news has since upset many Nigerians and even global fans.
Tee music responded saying “Their validation isn’t needed baba mi, just keep doing your own things sir, it’s a masterpiece, I learned a lot watching this…. “
Casie wrote “No validation needed! The lessons in the movie is numerous!!! Everything and scene on the movie is a Hit”
Brukeme wrote “What no Oscar nomination for this film. Pls can they tell us why ? Bcos I was looking forward to it for an Oscar award. Is it the story telling? Is it cast ? Is it picture ? Is the amazing effects? Biko why is this film not Oscar worthy. I will like to understand”
Deola wrote “Anikulapo that has been trending on Twitter back to back…Nigeria Oscar will be ok”
Christiana wrote “Not worth submitting’ ??? How do they know what is worth submitting if they have never submitted any movie that’s won a prize, on what yardstick are they measuring by?The movie is a masterpiece which is equaled to none.”
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