November 08, (THEWILL) – Late movie producer, Chico Ejiro and Abiola Atanda, the actress popularly known as Madam Kofo, will be getting special recognition plaques at this year’s Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards.
Also, Africa Magic, the TV channel focused on Nigerian series and movies, will also receive a special recognition honor.
As part of the activities leading up to the December 11 award ceremony, the organisers also revealed plans to specially recognise both individuals and the organisation for their effort to the growth of the Nigerian film industry.
The award, which is scheduled to hold in Lokoja, Kogi state, promises to be “the most superlative” so far.
Yahaya Bello, the Kogi State governor, had earlier “promised guests, and other industry professionals a show like no other”.
In a statement sent to the press, Seun Oloketuyi, the founder of BON Awards, outlined the importance of celebrating Nollywood’s known and recognised icons.
“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,” he said.
“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.
“Africa Magic is perhaps another underserved brand.
“Nollywood of today owes a lot to that brand, and because it is an organisation, we many times forget to give them the credit they deserve, which is why we have deemed it fit to recognise them.
“Finally came Chico Ejiro. This special recognition even though posthumous struck the team the most because we would have loved that he was alive to receive the award himself.
“Many in Nollywood owe their careers and success to Chico and even though we are sad to have lost him, this award is to help people remember his enormous contribution to the industry.”
