The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extendedinvitations to 397 distinguished artists and executives to join the organization in 2022.
Membership selection was based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity.
This year’s class of invitees includes 71 Oscar nominees, including 15 winners.
A selection of this year’s invitees include Nollywood stars Funke Akindele, Daniel K Daniel and Blessing Egbe.Funke Akindele and Daniel K Daniel were invited to join the Actors arm of The Academy, while Blessing Egbe was invited to the Directors branch.
In 2021, Ramsey Nouah, Andrew Dosunmu and Mo Abudu were among the 395 people invited to join the Academy.
2020 had Akin Omotoso, Genevieve Nnaji, and Cynthia Erivo as members while Simon Onwurah, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Femi Odugnemi joined in 2018.
Full list of nominees available: aframe.oscars.org
