Veteran actor Dr John Kani has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that votes for the Oscars. Globally celebrated for roles in Black Panther and Mufasa, Kani joins six other African creatives honoured this year, including filmmaker Akin Omotoso. He says it’s an “incredible honour” to be part of the Academy’s mandate to pursue excellence while celebrating history and culture. POV speaks to the legendary actor Kayafm