By Yetunde Adeyeri
The 2020 Oscars will have received a new nomination for the category of Best International Film and the most amazing thing about this is that it is a Nigerian entry. The first for Nigeria. Genevieve Nnaji’s movie, Lion Heart keeps breaking boundaries. Her debut as a director has proven to be a success not only in the box office but also in breaking records with this exceptional feat.
The movie has now been nominated for the 2020 Oscars in the and this is the first-ever entry for Nigeria.
Now if you’re wondering exactly how this 40-year-old is taking the news, well you should read her latest post of appreciation on Instagram.
Reacting to this, Genevieve wrote: “The Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee has chosen @lionheartthemovie to represent Nigeria for the 2020 Academy Award for Best International Film! This is the first entry ever for Nigeria. It’s an honor to be a part of such a pivotal moment in the history of Nigerian cinema. A moment we know will be replicated as our stories continue to resonate with audiences around the world. On behalf of the entire LIONHEART team and TEN Productions, we are grateful for this recognition and proud to carry the torch. Thank you all for the love and support thus far.”
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Congratulations to you Genevieve Nnaji!
