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[quote author=c.fours]inferiority complex will not kill you.
I'm guessing you live in Nigeria. 99% of we Nigerians are suffering from inferiority complex anyways. na so so to dey worship oyinbo.
Just because oyinbo show you in his movie doesn't mean you are a good actor or actress. All it means is that you are good at acting like a stereotypical "primitive" african aka acting like a baboon. they see you as nothing more than a baboon. which is the image they always go for to portray Africans. Anywonder why all the movies they have about africa is always either about starving children, War or HIV/AIDS.
Why should star actresses like Genevieve Nnaja go to hollywood where the script they will give her is to scream like baboon and make voodoo noises or do tribal dance.
please don't insult our stars jare.[/quote]Believe sweetie, it's too late for all that. Nollywood stars have already done a pretty good job at making themselves appear as goats and baboons.

-- HisRib

Anywho, I'm done with this thread. I made my point. If you care so much about Nollywood, tell them to stop acting like they've arrived and humble themselves. They will never get anywhere with that attitude, especially with very little talent & extremely poor quality. This young girl will be representing Africa and I'm so proud of her. I hope this will open doors for more talented African actors out there.

I have 0 hate against Nigerians. I love ALL my African people. I just know how to keep it real. I won't sugarcoat the truth to make you all feel better. Get off your high horse puhhhleasseee!

jesusisgood: @OP

Rebelle wasn't nominated for an Academy Award. This is the official site:

http://oscar.go.com/nominees

Am I missing something?

The Oscars is an informal name for the Academy Awards.

Thanks

[quote author=$25 million]tell me about it.@ his or your rib whatever, even miss universe finds nigerians attractive so cut me some damn slacks and quit hating.[/quote]Miss Universe finds Nigerians attractive? Okay they find Ghanaians, South Africans, Congolese, Kenyans and others attractive too. So, what's your point?

[quote author=$25 million]if they irritate you so much as you have projected, get off their damn forum and stop whining. Your post stinks of myriads of bitterness, hate and envy. It's becoming an eyesore.[/quote]Funny. I can do what I want. Btw, if you can't take the heat stay out the kitchen. Deuces!

[quote author=c.fours]whatever floats your boat. Oscars is an American/European thing.
do you see Americans fighting over representation in Nollywood?
Why should we be fighting over who gets to go represent in Oscars? who cares?
we have our own award ceremony.

and just for the records. She is NOT representing Africa at the Oscars. The movie was created, produced and directed by oyinbos. Just because she acted in it doesn't mean she automatically is representing all Africans.

all these Oyinbo worshippers don tire me.[/quote]Oh be quiet. Your so called Nollywood stars would sell their soul for a chance to act in that movie. She has reached the place every actor in this world dreams of. She got there with pure talent. Didn't have to walk around half naked or sleep with anyone to get the role. I'm just gonna tell it like it is boo.

Biko...please... There's no need to be upset. This young girl's talent clearly surpasses that of Nollywood actors combined. It's quite clear who the true star is. The one who will seating next to Angelina Jolie, Meryl Strip, George Clooney at the oscars. It's a wrap! Goodbye!

[quote author=@kenyattaMoore]She is still representing AFRICA in a way, did any other african actor/actress get an invit? [/quote]EXACTLY. Had it been a Nollywood actress, I'm sure they would have agreed with the title.

[quote author=c.fours]The title of this thread is SOOO misleading. She is not going to represent Africa, per se. She is going to represent herself and the movie she starred in, War Witch, which is a Canadian movie about Africa and was produced by a Canadian/Vietnamese film maker. This movie was nominated for an Oscar award.
[img]http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Rachel+Mwanza+Rebelle+Premiere+62nd+Berlinale+XPsJ7Se61tVl.jpg[/img][/quote]She will be the ONLY African in a movie that is nominated for the Oscars, hence, she will be representing us at the Oscars!

She will be the only representation of Africa indeed.

[quote author=@kenyattaMoore]Btw your english is very good, I couldn't have guessed that you were from the DRC, eloko ya makasi! [/quote]Oh thanks! I'm half Chinese and half Congolese. Are you Congolese?

Si si, eloko ya makasi!

[quote author=tpia@]i also dont agree with that statement, sounds like wishful thinking imo.







a lot of foreigners do watch nollywood- carribeans, AAs, etc. I think their main reason is they feel it helps them learn about african culture and people.




to me, these comparisons are like apples and oranges.

they shouldnt be considered the same.[/quote]Yea foreigners watch Nollywood movies, but unfortunately that won't get us to Hollywood. The films are filmed on such a low budget -- that's why only other foreigners can enjoy them. A European or American would not even last 2 minutes .

Nollywood has a long way to go. They have to humble themselves & realize that. Instead they decide to cry about their low budget movies not being recognized by Hollywood. Like you gotta be kidding me right now!

[quote author=@kenyattaMoore]LOL ! @hisrib y you so mad? ! [/quote]These people annoy me! Sorry if I sound mad! Nigerians are too full of themselves. Some of them need a good reality check. They need to know that Nollywood is & will remain irrelevant until they step up their game.

[quote author=huni_naija]Oh and you're making sense right? You can't even disprove what was said with edible facts, just speaking from both sides of your mouth...

Be gone![/quote]You're hilarious. You've not provided facts for your points either. Saying Nigerian actors have paved the way for African actors is an opinion not a fact. Fact is no one cares about Nollywood. They haven't even reached Bollywood level & they dare to dream about attending the oscars.

Bollywood has been around longer than Nollywood & their actors don't get Oscar invites. What makes you believe low budget Nigerian actresses/actors will?

As I stated earlier, Nollywood actresses have barely made it. Congrats to Rachel for putting Africa on the map!

VillageBoi: First of all your post shows clearly that you know nothing about 'film' apart from 'Idumota Home Videos'. Not meaning to be rude but you have not heard of her because you are most probably far too bush, living under a rock and think that the Internet is a 'gossip' place ONLY!

You also ask "What sort of a snub is this?" Back to my first point - you know nothing about film and you definitely don't know anything about films at the Oscars or how they get there. Mention any 'Nollywood' films ever submitted for consideration... we never have! I didn't want to write anything in this thread but your post is so da.ft it's beyond ridiculous.

African film & entertainment started way back, Egypt kicked it off by making short films as far back as 1896 with the first feature in 1927. So please chillax with your total ignorance and at least be happy for the girl... your bad-belle get as e be!

Villageboi you're so right. Nigerians are starting to think they are the ones who've opened the doors for African actors. Africans have been acting long before Nollywood came around. If these Nigerian actors were as good as some people on this forum have claimed, why aren't they at the oscars? Not even invited as guests!

Nollywood actors think they've arrived. No boo, they have a LONG way to go before anyone takes them seriously!

[quote author=huni_naija]And look who shows up? If not The biggest id.i.ott of them all.. Next time speak when you're addressed to i don't expect you to know that going by your username...

I may not know a lot about the movie industry but i am aware that Nollywood has produced some of the leading actors and actresses we know today and this cannot be denied, our caliber of films may not be top notch but this has not stopped us from reaching the heights we have attained today..

Your long epistle was just a waste of time, now foolishboy get lost and whilst you're at it go play in traffic... Coon![/quote]Nigeria has produced some of the leading actors & actresses according to who? No one else other than "Nigerians" see them as leading actors. If it were the case, by now they would've collaborated with people in Hollywood. Nollywood talent is recognized by Nigerians only, just like no one gives a damn about Bollywood.

Rachel's accomplishment is what makes Africa proud. Not some foolish American copy cats that go by the name of Nollywood.

[quote author=huni_naija]Honey, we're not fighting ok? Why so much vigour and anger in your posts?? We're just discussing a topic no need to get so worked up ok?

You cannot deny the fact that nollywood is africa's largest movie industry and second in the world, in terms of value and the number of movies produced per year?

I never denied the fact that other african countries don't have there own great entertainment, just that nollywood is leading for now within africa![/quote]Nollywood leading within Africa? Right, that's why none of their actors were able to receive a mere invitation to the Ocars.
Please have seat all the way down \_ you're not making sense.

CFCfan: Abi oh. They could have also extended an invitation to another actress with name recognition like Tonto Dikeh

What great movie has she done that she should be invited!? Nonsense!

[quote author=huni_naija]Not to sound rude, but iv never heard of this young lady before..

After all nollywood has done for the continent and continues to do, only one rising star from congo is chosen to represent africa?

Wow! What kind of snub is this? We may not be at hollywood's level yet, but that doesn't take away the fact that nollywood has produced some of the leading african actors and actresses known today! And paved the way for african film and entertainment!

Even in the well.... [/quote]My friend, who told you Nollywood paved the way for African entertainment? It's a LIE!

Africans has always had great entertainment. Nollywood actors/actresses have paved the way for Nigeria, NOT the whole of Africa.

Why are people so jealous? Despite of all the numerous nollywwod actresses out there, produders chose to use a street kid who could barely read or write in their movie. This should be a wake up call for nollywood.

Most of these nollywood actresses think they've arrived. They refuse to work harder to improve their craft. None of them are known or recognized by the mainstream media. They need to humble themselves and maybe they might just get invited to participate in American films.

I'm so happy for Rachel. She's the definition of talent. While she will be seated with the "BIG" hollywood stars in Los Angeles, where will your so called Nollywood stars be?

Rachel Mwanza, star of critically acclaimed Canadian film Rebelle, will be the only representation of Africa at the 58th Annual Academy Awards. The Academy Awards, known to most as The Oscars, is an annual award ceremony dedicated to honoring excellent cinematic achievements. Rachel, who plays the role of a war witch named Komona, was chosen after producers saw her performance on a documentary about street kids in Kinshasa. Being abandoned by her parents at an early age, the 16-year old actress spent many years living in the streets.

When Rebelle Director, Kim Nguyen and Producers Pierre Even and Marie-Claude Poulin first came into contact with Rachel she was unable to read or write. Together they agreed to pay for her education and provide her with housing until she turns eighteen. In 2012, the Congolese actress received awards from the Berlin Film Festival, the Tribeca Film Festival, the Vancouver Film Critics Circle, and was nominated for Best Actress at the 2013 Canadian Screen Awards.

With Rebelle being nominated for Best Foreign Film at the 58th Annual Academy Awards, last month producers were scrambling to obtain a U.S visa that will allow the young star to attend the ceremony. There is no confirmation a visa was granted. The 58th Annual Academy Award is scheduled to air on Sunday February 24th 2013.

Update:
According to several news sources, Congolese actress Rachel Mwanza was awarded a US Visa in order to attend the Oscars in Los Angeles, California.

Source: http://afri-culture.com/?p=3370

Kenya is building "Malili" which will be Africa's Silicon Valley. This project will create over 2000 job opportunities for locals. While Kenyans are busy investing into their country, Nigerians are spending $500, 000 on foolish people like Kim Kardashian to host a 45 minute party. Really? I don't understand Nigeria's fascination with American celebrities. Even Americans wouldn't pay her that much to host an event. Wake up you goats!

chipmunkey: So this is you...

obviously not dummy. tcheewwww

Simply beautiful and classy! Great example! Role Model!

Do you people know any young Africans doing something with their lives? Please list them here. I am really stuck and I don't know what I want to do in life and I need direction or something to motivate me. I came across a website the other day after stalking for a few days I found out the founder and editor-in-chief is a 24 year old African girl. She's pretty too! I found some pictures on her instagram. call me a stalker or whatever I don't care. If you know anyone else, please share...I need motivation!!!!

onila: oh thanks

but congo drc and congo r still like the same people. . just that they r in two different countries

does congo brazzaville also dance n sing like the congolese drc

Saying Congo Brazza & DR Congo are the same people is like saying Ghanaians & Nigerians are the same people. If you agree with that statement then so do I.

onila: whats the difference btw congo, drc and central african republic

There are two countries in Africa called Congo.
Congo - Brazzaville/ Colonized by France
Congo - DRC/ Colonized by Belgium

Central African Republic is also a country in Africa just like South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana are countries in Africa.

Anyways... It was a nice exchange. I have gathered all the information that was provided. Thank you.

Just to clear up any confusion I'm not looking to marry a Nigerian man specifically. Of course I love my own men. I was just saying I find Nigerian men attractive & many of them have been after me for years. I was thinking about giving them a try but since I only date for serious things I wanted to make sure they marry non nigerians. That's why I started this thread. I also wanted to express my concerns about Nigerian men. That is all.

Aza Montana: Miss Poster Poster you ask if our brother can marry non Nigerians, well the answer is yes. I have 8 brothers 4 of them are married to South African, Amerian, Enlgish and French ( Not from Congo though, from France). For the mere fact that you would say you have been around them i wonder why they did not marry you? maybe you are ugly and dont have the right features ( if you know what i mean). Maybe if you were the marriage material , they would have married you by now. Maybe the question you should ask is not whether they marry non nigerians, maybe the question you should ask is '' are you marriable by Nigerian men''. If you are, why have they not married you? are you sure you are even their type?

You clearly aren't reading my posts. I have concerns that's why I don't date them. Also I want to be sure tey marry non nigerians 'cause I don't date for fun. Men love to play games so I gotta be on top of my game.

IykeD: @ OP, sorry to say but you are not smart enough so I doubt if any wise Nigerian man will date you not to talk of taking you home to mommma. No offense but re-read your questions/comments to find out why I said so. Better luck next time!

Seems like you're not reading my posts. Nigerian men love me. I created this post to know if they marry non nigerians in case I was to give one a chance 'cause I don't date for fun.

Fulaman198: First and foremost, yes Nigerians do marry non-Nigerians (and that rate is ever increasing).

Second of all, wow you have some very nice feet, would you ever put them on your husbands face and thing?

No I wouldn't put my feet on my husband's face and thing.