Funke Akindele Says, “It Is Such A Big Deal” As She Celebrates Her Invitation To Join Oscars Award

Funke Akindele has taken to the social media to celebrate her invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Award, noting that it was such a big deal for her to be honoured with the prestigious invite.

Taking to her Instagram page, Funke wrote: “Wow! I’m so happy getting an invitation as a member of THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES (class of 2022) under the category of ACTORS, is such a BIG DEAL. Thank you @theacademy @realchiomaude I’m so honored!”.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had extended invitations to 397 distinguished artists and executives to join the organisation in 2022

Funke Akindele alongside director, producer and writer Blessing Egbe, actor Daniel K Daniel, and Nigerian-born motion picture practitioner – Europe-based filmmaker Newton Aduaka, made the list of 397 members invited to join the Oscars as voting members both for the nominees and eventual winners.

Membership selection was based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity.

This year’s class of invitees included 71 Oscar nominees, and 15 winners.

Since Friday, congratulatory messages have been pouring in for the “Omo Ghetto Saga” actress who got an invitation to be a member of Oscar Awards.

 

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