Thespian and producer, Genevieve Nnaji, has reacted to her debut movie being picked for the 2020 edition of the Oscar Awards.
The movie titled ”Lionheart’ has been the talk of town since its release.
It will feature in the International Feature Film category of the 2020 editiion of Oscar Awards.
Reacting to this, Genevieve wrote: “The Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee has chosen @lionheartthemovie to represent Nigeria for the 2020 Academy Award for Best International Film! This is the first entry ever for Nigeria. It’s an honor to be a part of such a pivotal moment in the history of Nigerian cinema. A moment we know will be replicated as our stories continue to resonate with audiences around the world. On behalf of the entire LIONHEART team and TEN Productions, we are grateful for this recognition and proud to carry the torch. Thank you all for the love and support thus far. ”
”Lionheart’ tells a story of how a woman proves her worth by stepping up to the challenge to work with her crude and eccentric brother when her father, Chief Ernest Obiagu is forced to take a step back due to health issues.
Release on 21 December 2018, it was produced by Chinny Onwugbenu, written and directed by Genevieve Nnaji, Chinny Onwugbenu; Ishaya Bako; Emil Garuba; C. J. Obasi.
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