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The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has joined the long list
of persons and institutions commending the three Nollywood practitioners,
Kenneth Nnebue, Joke Silva and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, who made the 2014
National Honours Award list released last week by the Federal Government.
A signed statement from Jos, which was sent to
SHOWBIZPLUSng, quoted the Corporation boss Dr. Danjuma Dadu as saying that the
award to filmmakers, coming on the heels of several others since 2007, again was
a testimony to the great contribution of the film industry for the growth of
the nation.
“The Nigerian Film Industry has continued to impact
positively on the Nigerian economy and beyond, providing home and theatre
entertainment to millions around the world”, the statement added.
Dadu described Kenneth Nnebue, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Joke
Silva Jacobs as dedicated filmmakers who have carved a niche for themselves and
have made the nation and their fellow filmmakers proud. The three filmmakers
were honoured with the Member of the Federal Republic Award (MFR).
Dadu noted that the contributions of the three recipients
are enormous, commendable and impactful. Their efforts have contributed
immeasurably to employment generation and wealth creation. He described
Kenneth Nnebue’s ingenuity and creative instincts as the birth of Nollywood
with his home video entitled “Living in Bandage” released in 1992. Other
film productions from Nnebue’s Nek Video Links include, “Glamour Girls”, “The
Maid”, “True Confession “ “Nneka the Pretty Serpent” and “Lost to lust,” all
trailing “Living in Bondage’’.
Dadu commended Joke Silva and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde for
providing platforms for movie enthusiasts, especially the female gender to rise
to become stars. As amazons and role models of the film industry, Dadu
further said that, the recipients should see the recognition as a call to
further contribute to the sustainable development and growth of the Nigerian
film industry.
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