Veteran Nollywood actress , Omotola Jalade -Ekeinde , popularly known as ‘Omosexy’ was on Monday invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science popularly known as the Oscars .
News Agency of Nigeria reports that Omosexy is listed among the record -breaking 928 members to be admitted this year .
The Academy invites notable industry professionals ranging from Actors to Writers , and two categories , Members -at- Large and Associates to accommodate individuals who have no defined branches in motion picture .
It is the world ’ s pre -eminent movie related organisation , comprised of over eight thousand accomplished men and women working in cinema .
Academy membership is limited to film artists working in the production of theatrically -released motion pictures .
According to the list, Omotola ’s invitation stemmed from the recognition she got in the 2010 romantic drama ‘A Private Storm ’ and the 2012 thriller ‘Last Flight to Abuja ’.
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‘A Private Storm ’, co - directed by Lancelot Imasuen and Ikechukwu Onyeka , received three nominations at the 7 th Africa Movie Academy Awards including awards for Best Makeup , Best Supporting Actor and Best Nigerian Film .
‘Last Flight to Abuja ’, written by Tunde Babalola ; directed and produced by Obi Emelonye won the Africa Movie Academy Awards award for ‘Best film by an African based abroad ’.
Since Omotola ’s Nollywood debut in 1995 , the screen diva has appeared in over 300 films , selling millions of video copies .
NAN also reports that aside her show business accomplishments , she is also applauded for her remarkable humanitarian efforts .
In 2013 , she was honoured in Time magazine’ s list of the 100 most influential people in the world alongside Michelle Obama , Beyonce and Kate Middleton .
In early 2013 , Omotola made her US television debut in VHI ’s scripted series , ` Hit the floor.’
In 2014, she was honoured by the Nigerian government as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic , MFR for her contributions to Nigerian Entertainment Industry.
Source: NAN
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