Top Nollywood, African actors to be honoured in America
- Renowned Nollywood, African actors to be honoured in America
- They will be honoured at the second edition of Afro-Heritage Broadcasting and Entertainment Award
Many have found it hard to distinguish who a legend is and who a veteran is in the Nigerian movie industry. Though this might not be a direct response to this issue it will show some Nollywood actors who have been honoured to belong to that categories.
Some notable Nollywood and African actors will be honoured at the forthcoming second edition of Afro –Heritage Broadcasting and Entertainment (AHBEA) award on August 20, 2016 in USA.
The recipients of the 2016 edition of AHBEA include:
Pete Edochie - Legend
Sadiq Daba - Legend
Rev Elizabeth Ameye popularly known as Liz Benson – Legend
Bimbo Manuel - Legend
Kunle Afolayan - Icon
Ayo Adesanya - Icon
Elle Mensah - Icon
Desmond Elliot - Icon
Saidi Balogun - Icon
Fabian Olojede - Icon
Bimbo Oshin - Icon
Odunlade Adekola - Icon
Dayo Adeneye - Legend
Post Humous recipients are late Ray Eyiwunmi and late Jennifer Ossai.
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Source: Legit.ng
