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The Nigerian Official Choice Committee has expanded its ranks for the 97th Academy Awards. New voting members embody actress Ijeoma Grace Agu, Nigerian Movie Company Managing Director Ali Nuhu, producer/director Blessing Egbe, Filmhouse Cinemas Co-Founder/Group CEO Kene Okwuosa, and journalist/writer/movie critic Victor Akande. The committee, now comprised of 16 members, will choose Nigeria’s entry for the Worldwide Characteristic Movie class.
Led by actress/filmmaker Stephanie Linus, the committee consists of returning members comparable to Victor Okhai, President, of the Administrators Guild of Nigeria (DGN); actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde; former DGN President, Andy Amenechi; theatre practitioner, Yibo Koko; author/director, Izu Ojukwu; movie producer, Emem Isong; director, Dimeji Ajibola; author/director, Jude Idada; director, John Njamah; and actress/polyglot, Meg Otanwa.
“The inclusion of latest members brings collectively people with numerous artistic backgrounds, enhancing the method of choosing the right movie from Nigeria,” stated Stephanie. “The crew is tasked with amassing, screening and voting on entries to characterize the nation within the IFF class.”
The 97th Oscars ceremony, which shall be held on 2 March 2025, will air dwell to over 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles.
