The actress took to her social platforms to share the film's trailer while urging Nigerians to show the film support. "I’m proud to support #themilkmaidmovie as Nigeria’s entry for the Best International film category for the 93rd edition of the #oscars2021", Akande wrote on Instagram.

"Let’s support our own in whatever capacity you can to bring home the victory for Nollywood and for Nigeria as a whole".

Akande's support is timely especially as 'The Milkmaid' recently sailed through the Academy's eligibility stage, a first for Nigeria as the country's 2019 submission was disqualified at the same stage.