The thespian was nominated alongside prominent international stars, the likes of Caitriona Balfe, Jessie Buckley, and Reed Birney.

Funke Akindele

Nigerian actress and producer,  Funke Akindele, is celebrating as she bags an invitation to Class 2022 of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the largest museum in the United States devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking.

The thespian was nominated alongside prominent international stars, the likes of Caitriona Balfe, Jessie Buckley, and Reed Birney.

Taking to Instagram to express the overwhelming joy despite the struggle of separation from her husband, Funke Akindele wrote;

 

“Wow!!!! I’m so happy!!!

Getting an invitation as a member of THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES (class of 2022) under the category of ACTORS, is such a BIG DEAL💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

Thank you @theacademy @realchiomaude 🤗

I’m so honored!!”