Nigeria's "Dear Ajayi" Chosen for Oscars 2027 Entry
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee has announced "Dear Ajayi" as Nigeria's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the Oscars 2027. This selection follows a national call for submissions from August 1 to 31, 2026, marking Nigeria's return to the category after not submitting a film for the 98th Academy Awards due to none meeting the selection standards. "Dear Ajayi," written and directed by Damilola Orimogunje, is a Nigeria-Germany production set in southwestern Nigeria during the 1990s, focusing on estranged sisters Ade and Titi who care for their paralyzed mother.
The film stars Bimbo Akintola, Tosin Adeyemi, and Lanre Hassan, and was produced by 2o9ine Films, Depth and Optics Productions, Zynox Productions, and Germany’s Mayana Films. It previously competed at the Venice International Film Festival in September 2026, winning the Enrico Fulchignoni Prize and the Bisato d’Oro award.
The film will enter the Academy's selection process, with the shortlist announced on December 15, 2026, and final nominees revealed on January 21, 2027.
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