Kunle Afolayan, RMD, Jade Osiberu, Shola Dada, and CJ Obasi will join the Oscar voting members.

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The Nollywood director and writer Kunle Afolayan, the veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, the screenwriter Shola Dada, the director CJ Obasi, and the producer and writer Jadesola Osiberu have all received invites from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, more often known as the Oscars.

The Nigerian creatives were listed among the 398 distinguished artists and executives expected in different fields to join the organization in 2023.

According to the organization, “membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity.”

Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said, “The Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership. They represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines, and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide.”

Click here to view the full list of the 398 invitees.

 

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