Veteran thespians, Nollywood actors Pete Edochie and Lanre Hassan popularly known as Iya Awero have been named as the recipients of this year’s special recognition awards at the Best Of Nollywood Awards 2013.
The awards ceremony, which is endorsed by the Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has brought excitement out of the thespians.
Speaking to journalist, Edochie said, “I feel happy that the little we have done is being recognised by the current generation. It is a thing of joy considering also that it is a special recognition award from a prestigious award ceremony as BON and endowed by a progressive governor as Governor Uduaghan. I am indeed very elated by it. See you in November.”
On her part, Iya Awero, couldn’t have asked for more as the recognition award coincides with her 50th year as an actress. “That this special recognition is coming the same year that I celebrated my 50th year anniversary as an actress is very significant for me. I want to thank the organisers of BON for this honour and to especially thank Governor Uduaghan for his immense support of Nollywood since he became governor,” Iya Awero said.
In its 5th year, the Best of Nollywood CEO, Seun Oloketuyi said, his team have made it a cardinal part of the event to celebrate elders whose arts have catalyzed the growth and global acceptance that Nollywood enjoys today.
He further said the BON Awards team don’t want to wait until these veterans are dead to give them post humous awards, which is why we endeavour to celebrate them while they are still very alive and active.
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