Nollywood actor Kunle Remi recently addressed his absence from the nomination list for the 9th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2023.
The nominees for the prestigious awards were unveiled by popular TV personalities Bisola Aiyeola and Adjetey Anang on Sunday. However, much to the surprise of many, the actor's name was conspicuously missing from the list, despite his outstanding portrayal of the character 'Saro' in the movie 'Anikulapo,' which garnered a remarkable 16 nominations.
After some Nigerian movie enthusiasts expressed their astonishment at Remi's absence from the 'Best Actor' category in the AMVCA nomination list, the actor took to Instagram on Monday to express his appreciation for the unwavering support from his fans and fellow colleagues. He also extended his congratulations to his peers who were nominated for this year's AMVCA Awards.
He also light-heartedly joked about winning his category on May 20, which is the date for the AMVCA award ceremony, if he had been included in the list of nominees. Despite the omission, Remi displayed humor and positivity in his Instagram post, showing his ability to take the situation in stride.
He wrote, “I have been seeing all the tags after the AMVCA nomination announcement. It would be nonchalant not to appreciate the love, calls and messages. Thank you kindred,” he wrote.
“First of, congratulations to all my friends/colleagues this year won’t be great without y’all’s amazing work and effort. God save una, cos if I Dey the categories I for win (Joke) before una say otherwise. Let the best man win.”
Kunle Remi, whose birth name is Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi, is a versatile Nigerian talent known for his multifaceted career as an actor, producer, filmmaker, content creator, host, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and model.
He has made notable appearances in various projects such as Falling, Family Forever, Tinsel, and Anikulapo, Prophetess, showcasing his wide-ranging skills and versatility as a performer. His achievements also include winning the 7th edition of Gulder's Ultimate Search in 2010, further highlighting his prowess and success in the entertainment industry.