Nollywood movies produced in pidgin English may now have a chance to be considered at the International feature film category of the OSCARS.
This is as a result of a recently approved letter written by film executive, Mo Abudu, to the Academy.
According to the Oloture film director, Kenneth Gyang, top film executive Mo Abudu helped Nollywood reach this feat after extended conversations with the Academy.
“Pidgin English is now considered a foreign language at the Oscars!”, Gyang tweeted. “Ms Mo Abudu has been in communication with the International Features section of the Academy about the possibility of entering our film (made in pidgin) through the Nigerian Oscar Committee”.
In the final stage of the extensive conversation, Abudu was requested to write a letter of justification which was approved by the Academy. The latest development has since been communicated to the Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC).
Recall that actress Genevieve Nnaji‘s directorial debut, Lion Heart was disqualified by the Academy for violating the foreign language requirement.
This achievement is a turning stone for Nigerian made movies and might see Abudu’s latest film, ‘Oloture’ eligible for the 93rd Oscars.
Written by Samiah Olabimpe
