Prolific Nigerian movie Producer, Director and actor, Kunle Afolayan, has reacted after his newly-released movie, ‘Anikulapo’ was rejected for consideration by Oscar members for the 2023 edition of the award.
Afolayan took to his Instagram page on Monday to express his disappointment.
He said: “I am so pleased and delighted that the whole world has decided to tag ANIKULAPO film a masterpiece even though the Nigeria Oscar selection committee think its not worth submitting for the Oscars. Will keep doing my own thing.”
The movie, Anikulapo, was released on September 30.
With the perfect cast; Sola Sobowale, Bimbo Ademoye, Kunle Remi, Taiwo Hassan, Aisha Lawal, Moji Afolayan, Adebayo Salami, Eyiyemi Afolayan, Ariyiike Dimples, Omo Ologede, Yemi Elebuibon, Hakeem Kae Kazeem and many others, Kunle Afolayan once again told a story full of life, warmth, emotion, beauty and grace.
The legendary story is set in the 1702 Old Oyo Empire.
Legendary filmmaker, Tunde Kelani popularly known as TK said about the movie: “The idea of Anikulapo was bred for three years before it was finally produced, being a close person to Kunle Afolayan, he confirmed that Anikulapo is not just any other movie but one that will leave a lasting impression on its audience and truly, viewers at the premiere described Anikulapo as sensational, beautiful, original, emotional, captivating, intriguing, thrilling and suspense-filled.”
