In a recent LinkedIn post, Kobi Omenaka discusses the development and upcoming launch of a new mobile application designed to let users simulate the experience of being an Academy Awards voter. Omenaka, who has been publicly building and sharing tools weekly, detailed the creation of the “Fantasy Awards” app, framing it as a unique way to engage with film awards.
From Concept to Code: Building the Fantasy Awards App
Kobi Omenaka shared the personal excitement and surprise at being able to create such a tool. The app, described as a “dating app” for Oscar nominees, allows users to swipe through potential winners in various categories, including Best Film and Best Director, and make their own selections.
“It’s called ‘Fantasy Awards’ app and turns you into an Oscars voter in the form of a dating app”
Omenaka highlighted the interactive nature of the application, emphasizing its simplicity and speed. The core functionality revolves around a swiping mechanism, mirroring popular social applications, to make award predictions.
Engaging with Awards Season Differently
The “Fantasy Awards” app aims to provide a fun and free way for film enthusiasts to participate in the awards season, allowing them to compare their choices with the official Academy Awards outcomes. Kobi Omenaka expressed a sense of accomplishment in bringing this concept to fruition, noting the rapid progress in personal development and tool-building capabilities.
“Pick your favourites, just like an Academy voter would (if they used tinder to vote”
According to Omenaka, the app is slated for release on both iOS and Android platforms in time for the Oscars ceremony. A call for beta testers, particularly for the Android version, was also made, inviting interested individuals to DM for early access.
A Public Build Journey
This project marks the second week of Kobi Omenaka’s initiative to build and share apps and tools publicly. The developer intends to continue this pattern, releasing new creations weekly and encouraging followers to track the progress.
“This is week two of me building apps and tools in public and sharing the progress here each time.”
Omenaka also posed a question to the LinkedIn community, prompting discussion about potential award winners:
“Would you pick the same winners as the Academy, or would your list look completely different? 👇”
The developer is encouraging engagement and sharing, aiming to build a community around the app and the public development process. The initiative underscores a trend of creators sharing their work-in-progress and inviting user feedback early in the development cycle.
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This article is based on insights shared by Kobi Omenaka on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on March 11, 2026 | View original post on LinkedIn →