Oscars: Why Genevieve Nnaji’s “Lionheart” Was Disqualified
November 5, 2019
4:09 am
The curtains have fallen on Nigeria’s hope of earning it’s first Oscars nomination at the Oscars 2020 following the Academy’s disqualification of Nigeria’s submission “Lionheart“, The Wrap reports.
“Lionheart” which is Genevieve Nnaji’s first directional debut was submitted to race alongside 92 other films in the Best International Feature Film category.
However, in an email sent to voters on Monday, the Academy announced that “Lionheart” was ineligible because of its excessive use of the English language which violates the Academy’s rule for entries into the Best International Feature category.
The Best International Feature Film category has certain requirements which must …
