African Stars Invited to Join Oscars' Voting Academy

Nigerian actresses Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Wunmi Mosaku and film producers and directors Femi Odugbemi and Ngozi Onwurah, and Kenyan film producer Wanuri Kahiu have become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science. The Academy announced a record-breaking 928 new members in an increased push for diversity.

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