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'Mami Wata' and 'Ayo Edebiri have been nominated for the 2024 NAACP Awards

CJ Obasi and Ayo Edebiri have been nominated for the 2024 NAACP Image Awards | Pulse Nigeria

Faith Oloruntoyin

<h2>Nigerian epic movie by CJ ''Fiery" Obasi, Mami Wata and American-Nigerian actress, Ayo Edebiri have been nominated for the 2024 National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards.</h2>

<p>Following the announcement made on Thursday, January 25, 2024,&nbsp;<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/cj-obasis-mami-wata-is-nigerias-submission-for-oscars-2024/2k3x37v"><em>Mami Wata</em></a>&nbsp;will go up against&nbsp;<strong><em>Anatomy of a Fall</em></strong>,<strong><em>&nbsp;Brother</em></strong>,<strong><em>&nbsp;Rye Lane&nbsp;</em></strong>and<strong><em>&nbsp;Society of the Snow </em></strong>in the Outstanding International Motion Picture category.</p>

<p>Directed and written by Obasi, the black and white movie continues to sour high in the international scene having been selected in multiple film festivals across the world.</p>

<p>Obasi has described this nomination as a special one, whilst thanking the audience writ large. His post on Twitter read: "<em>This one is so special. So thankful to the @naacpimageaward for this huge honour. Thank you to my family, team, friends and supporters. This is for us</em>."</p>

<p>However, the category is not open to public voting and winners will be announced on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET/ PT on BET and CBS.</p>

<p>On the other hand, <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/see-the-full-list-of-winners-at-the-2024-golden-globe-awards/lzpkm1k">Edebiri</a> was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her roles in <strong><em>The Bear </em></strong>and <strong><em>Abbott Elementary</em></strong>.</p>

<p>Other Nigerian entertainers nominated include Nigerian music star <strong>Tems</strong> in the Outstanding Female Artist category, and <strong>Burna Boy</strong> for Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song.</p>

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CJ Obasi and Ayo Edebiri have been nominated for the 2024 NAACP Image Awards

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