Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has reacted to the rejection his newly released movie “Anikulapo” received from the Nigerian Oscars committee.
The highly regarded “Anikulapo” film, was reportedly turned down by the Nigerian Oscars committee earlier today.
The Academy Awards do not believe that Anikulapo deserves to be nominated despite the accolades it has received in nations all over the world since its release.
The Oscars or Academy Awards, are honors bestowed for artistic and technical achievement in the domestic and international film industries.
The awards are often regarded as the most prestigious and significant ones in the international entertainment industry.
Taking to his Twitter account, Afolayan stated he is unfazed by the reaction, stressing he will keep doing his thing.
“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.Will keep making doing my own thing”
He added, “Anikulapo to the world regardless.”