BON organiser to reward individuals, organizations’ contribution to Nollywood growth
Seun Oloketuyi
The organizers of Best of Nollywood (BON), have announced plans to specially recognise individuals and an organisation that has contributed immensely to the growth of Nollywood in the country.
The Founder of the Pan-Nigerian Best Of Nollywood Awards, Mr Seun Oloketuyi, made this announcement in a statement issued to the newsmen in Lagos on Monday.
Oloketuyi, explained that it was important to celebrate their known and recognised industry icons.
He said the award, which was billed to hold on, Dec. 11 in Lokoja, Kogi State promised to be the most superlative so far as the host Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State had promised stars, guests and other industry professionals a show like no other.
Oloketuyi said not only does this encourage the spirit of growth in the industry, but they would also be doing these three parties a major disservice if we do not recognise them.
He said: “The recipients for special recognition awards for the 12th edition include Abiola Atanda popularly known as ‘Madam Kofo’, Africa Magic and the late industry titan, Chico Ejiro.
“Not only does this encourage the spirit of growth in the industry, but we would also be doing these three parties a major disservice if we do not recognise them.
“Madam Kofo is a veteran who has quietly worked on putting Nollywood on the map of world industries for more than five decades.
“A thespian with both stage and screen presence, Madam Kofo worked with the likes of the late Hubert Ogunde and is today still relevant. Such a woman deserves all the accolades we can give her,.”
Oloketuyi said Africa Magic was perhaps another underserved brand, adding that Nollywood of today owes a lot to that brand, and because it was an organisation, they at times forget to give them the credit they deserve.
According to him, this is is why we have deemed it fit to recognise them and say thank you for their contributions to the industry.
He said finally came Chico Ejiro, this special recognition even though posthumous struck the team the most because they would have loved that he was alive to receive the award himself.
Oloketuyi said many in Nollywood owe their careers and success to Chico and even though they were sad to have lost him, this award was to help people remember his enormous contribution to the industry.
