Nigeria Submits Damilola Orimogunje's Film for 2027 Oscars

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee has selected a film written and directed by Damilola Orimogunje as Nigeria's submission for the 2027 Academy Awards. This decision comes after Nigeria's absence from the 2026 international feature film race due to a failure to submit a film.

The film narrates the story of two estranged sisters who must live together while caring for their paralyzed mother, highlighting their deep-seated differences—one sister is a devoted Christian, while the other is an aspiring singer with a rebellious spirit. The cast includes Bimbo Akintola, Uzoamaka Power, Tosin Adeyemi, and Baaj Adebule.

However, being selected does not guarantee acceptance into the Oscars, as the Academy’s International Feature Film executive committee must approve the film for consideration. Nigeria previously represented the country at the 2025 Oscars.

Additionally, notable figures Richard Mofe Damijo and Kunle Afolayan were recently inducted into the Oscars Academy, marking a significant milestone for Nollywood.