The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has
invited the Nollywood filmmakers Funke Akindele and Blessing Egbe to join the
2022 membership of Oscar organisers.
Also invited is Daniel K. Daniel, the Nigerian film and TV
actor.
AMPAS extended invitations to 397 distinguished artistes and
executives to join the organisation.
In a lengthy statement listing the invitees, AMPAS said the
selected persons include actors, casting directors, cinematographers, costume
designers, directors, film editors, make artistes, hair stylists, and music
executives.
They also include product designers, sound engineers,
writers, and visual effects professionals.
It said the selection is based on professional qualifications,
with a commitment to representation, inclusion, and equity.
AMPAS said this year’s class of invitees encompasses 71
Oscar nominees, including 15 winners.
Also selected are the likes of Reed Birney, Gaby Hoffman,
Jamie Dornan, Vincent Lindon, Troy Kotsur, Selton Mello, Joanna Scanlan, Marco
Rodriguez, Ariana DeBose, and Jessie Buckley.
The invitees will be allowed voting privileges at the
upcoming Oscars if they accept the invites.
AMPAS admitted Ramsey Nouah, Mo Abudu, and the US-based
director Andrew Dosummu into the class of 2021.
In 2018, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Wunmi Mosaku, Femi
Odugbemi, and Ngozi Onwurah were extended an invite.
They were also among the artists who determined winners of
the Oscar in 2019.
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