Kenya Makes The List In Academy Awards Foreign Language Category

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a record setting seventy-one entries to its list of official foreign language category Monday, October 8, 2012 for the Oscars in 2013 with Kenya making the list for the first time.

"Nairobi Half Life," directed by David "Tosh" Gitonga and writers Serah Mwihaki, Charles “Potash” Matathia, Samuel Munene and Billy Kahora about a story of an aspiring actor who goes to the big city, Nairobi, in search of fame and future; lost his belongings becoming destitute and while struggling to get back on his feet with the help of dubious friends, he finds himself in a series of criminal activities.

Iran did not submit its entry in protest of "Innocence of Muslims" which sparked deadly riots all across the globe. The Oscar nominations will be announced on January 10, 2013 while the ceremony will be held on February 24, 2013.