Nollywood actor Kunle Remi shared his excitement after Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan won his first Academy Award on Sunday night.
Taking to his social media page, Kunle celebrated the achievement while humorously pointing out the differences between how awards are handled in Hollywood and Nigeria’s film industry.
In his post, the actor expressed happiness for Michael B. Jordan and joked about how winners receive their engraved trophies immediately at the Oscars.
“So happy for MBJ.
So they engrave your name after you win!
Right there. Take it home!” he wrote.
Kunle then playfully compared the experience with the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, suggesting that Nollywood award ceremonies sometimes operate differently.
“If na AMVCA, all of you will share one for the night, then come back and collect it at the next award,” he added.
His comment quickly drew reactions online, with many fans finding the comparison both funny and relatable.
While Kunle’s remark was delivered humorously, it also highlighted the broader conversation about improving award recognition and presentation standards within Nollywood.
Many fans echoed the sentiment in the comments, expressing hope that ceremonies like the AMVCA will continue to evolve and match global industry standards in the future.
