Nigerian actor and film producer, Kunle Afolayan has said that he is undeterred by the rejection his movie “Anikulapo” got from the Nigerian Oscars committee.
The movie, “Anikulapo” was reportedly turned down by the Nigerian Oscars committee earlier on Monday. It was released by the famous actor on Friday, September 30 has since been making waves.
The Academy Awards does 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 awards for artistic and technical merit in the United States and international film industry.
The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious and significant awards in the entertainment industry worldwide.
Taking to his Instagram page on Monday, Afolayan said: “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.”