Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has ignited discussions online by comparing the award logistics of the Academy Awards to the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), expressing a preference for the former. In an Instagram post, Remi reacted to a video of Michael B. Jordan having his Oscar statuette engraved shortly after his win, highlighting the immediate recognition and personalized touch that comes with the Academy Awards. He contrasted this with what he perceives as a less favorable process at AMVCA, where winners allegedly do not immediately receive their trophies but have to share them during the event and collect their own later.

Remi’s comments come in light of his admiration for Jordan, who recently celebrated his first Oscar victory for his performance in the film Sinners. By facilitating immediate engraving of winners' names on the statuettes, the Academy Awards create a unique and memorable moment that Remi believes enhances the experience of winning, thus raising eyebrows on how awards are handled in the Nigerian film industry.

This discourse sheds light on the perceived disparities in award processes between major international events and local awards in Nigeria. It raises questions about how award ceremonies like AMVCA could improve their logistics to offer a more rewarding experience for winners, and whether such changes could elevate the status and appeal of the award show within the Nollywood community.