Jason Njoku is being recognised for his “pioneering efforts at developing a digitalised distribution model for local movie contents in Nigeria.”
Kene Mkparu will be awarded for “brilliant minds re-awakening the cinema culture in Nigeria.” Abdullahi Abdulrasaq is also being recognised “for his contribution in raising the standards for the distribution and consumption of Nigerian movies made in Yoruba.”
Recall that Moses Adejumo, popularly known as Baba Sala, Ola Omonitan and Ajimajasan will also be honoured posthumously in recognition of their “sacrificial contribution in laying the founding blocks for the comedy and film industry.”
The award is set to take place on December 8 at the Kakanfo Inn, Ibadan, Oyo State.
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