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Funke Akindele gets Oscar membership invitation

afolabi by afolabi
July 2, 2022
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Funke Akindele gets Oscar membership invitation

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences popularly known as the Oscars has offered popular actress and producer Funke Akindele its 2022 membership.

The star, better known by her alias, her major character Jenifa and name of award-winning TV show, is amongst 397 artists and executives invited by the organisation for its membership selection.

“The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 397 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures,” read a statement from the prestigious body.

The letter of invitation states that Funke was selected for her roles in popular movies: “Omo Ghetto: The Saga” and “Jenifa”, and is the only Nigerian alongside Daniel K Daniel from “The Fugitive,” and “A Soldier’s Story”, amongst the other selected members from over 53 countries and territories outside the United States.

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“Membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity remaining a priority,” the statement read further. “The 2022 class is 44% women, 37% belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 50% are from 53 countries and territories outside the United States.”

The honour comes amid reports marital crisis and separation between Funke and her husband, Abdul Bello.

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