British-Nigerian actress Wunmi Mosaku has fuelled a heated discussion after revealing that she has been unable to celebrate her Academy Award nomination due to the ongoing political upheaval in the United States. The 39-year-old, recognised in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role as Annie in Ryan Coogler's horror film Sinners, has stated that recent events have cast a shadow over her major accomplishment.
Ms Mosaku specifically pointed to the fatal shootings of American citizens Renée Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minnesota as the reason she cannot bring herself to mark the accolade. She told the Sunday Times: "I've not been able to celebrate because of what's going on right now, with the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minnesota and the kidnapping of a five-year-old boy." She added: "It's difficult to hold both the nomination and the news because one feels beautiful and one is so dark and heavy; truly dystopian - how can I possibly go out and buy some drinks and enjoy the moment?"
