Nigeria select Dear Ajayi as submission for Best International Feature Film at 99th Academy Awards, Punch report on October 6. Nigerian Official Selection Committee choose am after dem consider eligible entries. Na national selection stage, wey carry film enter next international consideration process.
Difference between submission and nomination na important part of this news. Country fit choose entry when Academy never name am among final nominees. Dear Ajayi still need pass later stages with films other countries submit. Announcement describe progress, no be Oscar wey dem don already win.
Damilola Orimogunje write, direct and produce the film. Punch describe am as period drama set for southwestern Nigeria during 1990s. That setting put family story inside particular place and time, instead of background wey no get clear connection to characters choices.
The synopsis follow sisters Ade and Titi Ajayi, whose different lives enter fresh tension when their mother come stay. Family expectations, ambition and faith join the themes. These na story details from report, no be assessment from Wahala Today watching full film.
Committee chair Stephanie Linus welcome selection and look ahead to Academy consideration. Her response concern presenting national choice to another judging process. Committee decision and eventual Academy decision connect, but different bodies make them, so coverage need keep the distinction clear.
For audiences, selection create chance to discover film beyond award headline. Characters, setting and filmmaking fit get discussion on their own terms while competition continue. Next milestones need new confirmation; October announcement no fit replace shortlist or nominees wey go come later.