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The Digest:

In a decision that highlights the persistent gap between local acclaim and global standards, Nigeria will once again be absent from a major international film competition. According to a statement from the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC), no Nollywood film will be submitted for the 2026 Oscars.

Key Points:
  • The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) will not submit any film for the 2026 Oscars.
  • This marks the third time in five years the country has not submitted.
  • The committee received six entries but voted that none had the required "creative and technical depth."
  • Chairperson Stephanie Linus acknowledged improvements but cited a deficit in "competitive potential."
  • The decision follows the submission of 'Mai Martaba' for the 2025 Oscars and 'Mami Wata' for the 2024 awards.
  • The NOSC plans to take "more proactive steps" to guide filmmakers toward Oscar standards.
  • The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026.
This repeated outcome underscores a critical phase of self-assessment for Nollywood, forcing a confrontation between its massive domestic success and the rigorous, technical demands of the global awards circuit.

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Sources: TheCable
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