Following announcements that Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ has been selected by the Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) to be the country’s submission in the International Feature Film category of the 2020 edition of Oscar Awards, Nigerians can’t keep calm.
The news was broken by NOSC Chairman, Anyaene, while speaking on the entries received this year, said there is a significant improvement from last year.
“While we cannot say that what we have are the best that Nigeria is capable of producing, it is heart-lifting to know that, from the strength of the entries received this year, we are truly ready for the Oscars. Filmmakers are gradually taking the Oscar rules into consideration, and I have no doubt that it is going to be more competitive, going forward,” he said.
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Reacting to the news, fans of the movie star have shared their excitement with hopes that she wins it — However, there are also critics who think that the movie isn’t Oscar worthy and another Nigerian movie; ‘King of Boys’ should have made it instead.
See their reactions below
https://twitter.com/LawrenceokoroNg/status/1179635345329184768?s=19
https://twitter.com/classicNedu/status/1179453921271701504?s=19
Lmao. Nigerian producers will do anything to pay influencers to discredit Lionheart and bring up King of Boys.
Sorry o, Genevieve Nnaji said what she said. You people make up fake box office gross and she has blacklisted your stupid award shows. Keep crying. pic.twitter.com/DXa2nN4gkG
— An Orchestra of Minorities (@obynofranc) October 3, 2019
Genevieve Nnaji
Produced a Netflix movie
Signed to same agency as Kevin Hart, Angelina Jolie & Johnny Depp
Featured on CNN, Oprah, Essence & Elle
Starred in a British film
First Nollywood Actress with an endorsement
Now Lionheart is being considered for an Oscar nomination.
— World Publicist (@IsimaOdeh) October 2, 2019
Genevieve Nnaji's LionHeart will become Nigeria's first ever Oscar Award entry. A Queen!
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) October 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/VikktorNelson/status/1179655699518885888?s=19
https://twitter.com/ama_rachi_/status/1179617453745344513?s=19
Someone said King of Boys is underrated and Lion Heart is overrated..
That's why we are always our problem, can't we just be happy for Genevieve Nnaji for making it to Oscar awards nomination list? Tueh— NASTY BLAQ (@NastyBlaq) October 3, 2019
