Nollywood veteran actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has been selected as a member of the 2020 Class of the Oscar Academy, IgbereTV report.
The selection comes with a voting right. Aside Genevieve, movie director, Akin Omotoso, was also selected as a member.
The selection was made public by the Academy on Tuesday as it noted that invitations were extended to a total of 819 artistes and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures.
According to the Academy, the 2020 class comprises 45% women, 36% underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 49% international from 68 countries, as part of its goal to double the number of women and underrepresented ethnic/racial communities.
It also noted that if the 819 members accept the invites, agent members of the 2020 class will be allowed voting privileges at the upcoming Oscars.
Meanwhile, Genevieve has responded to the invite.
I’m honored to be a member of the family. Thank you @TheAcademy !! https://t.co/KBmza9he9E
— Genevieve Nnaji MFR (@GenevieveNnaji1) July 1, 2020
