Nigerian cinematographer and sensational actor, Kunle Afolayan, has expressed disappointment over his newly released movie, Anikulapo’s rejection for consideration by members of the Academy Awards, also known as Oscars, at next year’s edition of the award.
The movie, which was released recently received positive reviews from viewers but was declared “not worthy” by the Oscars award committee.
It should be recalled that the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) confirmed a few weeks ago that no Nigerian film will compete in the International Feature Film category at the 2023 Oscar Awards.
The Committee made it known that none of the three finalist films qualified to represent the country entirely and compete in the International Feature Film category of the Oscar Awards.
The three nominated movies are: “Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman” by the late Biyi Bandele; Kunle Afolayan’s “Anikulapo” and Femi Adebayo-produced “Agesinkole (King of Thieves)”.
While expressing his disappointment on Twitter, Afolayan tweeted: “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.”
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