With the Kwara State Government set to host the prestigious Best of Nollywood Awards on November 24, esteemed actors: Fausat Balogun, popular as Madam Saje, and Kanayo O. Kanayo, are poised to receive the Best of Nollywood Lifetime Achievement Awards for 2024.
The announcement confirming the conferment of the awards was made by Seun Oloketuyi, Founder of BON Awards, in a statement.
With the announcement, Kanayo O. Kana and Madam Saje are set to join other Nollywood greats in the league of Lifetime Achievement Award winners.
On this list are people like Adebayo Salami, Toyin Adegbola, and Madam Kofo.
While speaking about the duo, Oloketuyi explained that there was a need to start celebrating film heroes in their lifetime, when they can enjoy the accolades.
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He said: “Why must we wait till our film heroes are dead to give them awards?
“Posthumous awards are good, but it’s better the recipient is alive to receive the award.”
Also weighing in, Feranmi Olaoye, the Executive Producer BON Awards, revealed that the choice of Kanayo and Madam Saje were not made lightly.
Olaoye said: “These two are people we grew up watching.
“They inspired the generation we watch now, and they still maintain their stand in the industry.
“They deserve to be celebrated, and that’s why we have chosen them as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winners.”
The 2024 edition of the BON Awards is billed to hold at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, the state’s latest hub for filmmakers.
Oloketuyi had earlier expressed excitement about Kwara State’s role as host, promising a fulfilling experience for the expected 500 Nollywood stars attending.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had also highlighted the studio’s potential to elevate Nigerian cinematography and promote local talent.
The event underscores Kwara State’s commitment to becoming a leading destination in the creative industry, fostering growth and investment in the sector.
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