The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, has invited Nigeria’s movie star, Funke Akindele-Bello, to join The Academy class of 2022.
The Academy announced Akindele-Bello as one of the Class 2022 days ago.
Celebrating the feat on Saturday, the Omo Ghetto actress said, “Wow!!!! I’m so happy!!! Getting an invitation as a member of THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES (class of 2022) under the category of ACTORS, is such a BIG DEAL.”
“Thank you #theacademy #realchiomaude I’m so honored!!”
This invitation comes amidst her separation from her husband, Abdul Bello aka JJC Skillz.
