RMD excited as he joins Oscars Voting Academy

Nollywood veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has expressed excitement after he was invited alongside three other Nigerians to join the Academy of Motion Picture, Arts, and Sciences, the parent body of the Oscars Award. 

 The Academy made this announcement on Wednesday, with a list of 398 “distinguished artists and executives” joining the organisation in 2023. 

 According to the release shared via the Academy’s website, the selection was made “based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity.” 

 Reacting to the news, excited RMD wrote;

 “I just kept seeing the messages of congratulations but didn’t know what to make of it. My people did some digging and they confirmed it is on their official website. So, it’s official. Congratulations are in order!.” “Best Birthday present come early! July my birth month comes not only with perfection but plenty gifts! Ps, I don’t know my sponsors for this yet, but when I do, I will say thank you again. My heart is glad!”

Other Nigerians who were also invited include prolific movie producer and director, Kunle Afolayan; Jade Osiberu, the director of Nollywood blockbuster, “Gangs of Lag

os”, and AMVCA-winning screen-writer, C.J “Fiery” Obasi