Omotola expresses disappointment as african movies miss out of 2019 oscar awards

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Omotola Expresses Disappointment as African Movies Miss Out of 2019 Oscar Awards

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has expressed her disappointment after African movies failed to make the cut at the 2019 Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars.

The 2019 Oscars ceremony took place on February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, and saw several international films and actors being recognized for their outstanding work. However, none of the African movies or actors were nominated in any of the categories.

Omotola, who has been a vocal advocate for the growth and recognition of African cinema, took to social media to express her disappointment and frustration at the snub. "I'm still trying to process the fact that not a single African movie or actor was nominated for an Oscar this year," she wrote on Instagram. "It's disheartening to see that the world's most prestigious film award still doesn't recognize the talent and hard work of African filmmakers and actors."

The actress, who has starred in several successful Nollywood movies, including "Mortal Inheritance" and "The Captain", also called on African filmmakers to continue pushing the boundaries of storytelling and to strive for excellence in their craft. "We can't give up on our dreams of making it big in the global film industry," she wrote. "We need to keep pushing, keep creating, and keep believing in ourselves and our stories."

Omotola's sentiments were echoed by several other African celebrities and filmmakers, who also took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration at the lack of recognition for African cinema at the Oscars.

The snub has sparked a renewed debate about the lack of representation and recognition for African cinema at international film awards, and has highlighted the need for greater diversity and inclusion in the film industry.

In the meantime, Omotola and other African filmmakers and actors will continue to push for recognition and to tell stories that showcase the beauty and richness of African culture and experiences.