Akinola Davies Jr. and Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Invited to Join the Oscars Academy

Director Akinola Davies Jr. and actor Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù have received invitations to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation behind the Oscars. Their film My Father’s Shadow from Lagos-based Fatherland Productions has won international awards, including the AMVCA, and earned rave reviews on the festival circuit. As Academy members, they will vote on the Oscars and help shape conversations around cinematic excellence. Their inclusion promises greater representation for African stories and Nollywood talent on the global stage. This milestone marks a major step for both artists and underscores the rising influence of African cinema in Hollywood.

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