The National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB) has concluded the 5th Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigeria digital content regulation conference at the Muson Centre’s Shell Hall in Lagos.
Held from November 18 to 19, the two-day conference, themed ‘From Volume to Value: The Future of the Nigerian Motion Picture Industry in the Digital Age,’ brought together a wide array of film and television practitioners, including producers, directors, actors, and scriptwriters.
The event was declared open by Ali Nuhu, director-general of the Nigerian Film Corporation, who represented Hannatu Musawa, the minister for arts, culture and creative economy.
A major highlight of the first day was the special recognition of Bolanle Austen-Peters, renowned filmmaker and culture connoisseur, for her immense contributions to the growth of Nollywood. The award was received to a roaring applause from the audience.
She was among nine honorees, including Joy Odiete, Femi Odugbemi, Funke Akindele, Moses Babatope, Chioma Ude, and production companies Cinemax and FilmOne, with the popular movie ‘Gingerrr’ also receiving an award.
The conference featured intensive panel discussions tackling critical industry issues. The opening session, which delved into the conference’s core theme, featured Busola Tejumola, Stephanie Linus, and Femi Odugbemi and was moderated by Steve Ayorinde.
Day two commenced with a keynote address by Naz Onuzo, CEO of Inkblot Studios, followed by sessions focused on ‘Growing the Film Audience At Home And Abroad’ and ‘Breaking Down Barriers: The Future of Gender Equitable Film Narratives’.
The conference culminated in a closing ceremony that honoured 23 veteran film practitioners marking their 50th and 60th birthdays this year.
The NFVCB, led by Shaibu Husseini, its executive director, hosted a glamorous reception for the veterans.
The celebrants included industry icons such as:
- Taiwo Adeleye
- Saeed Mohammed
- Ronnie Dikko
- Seyi Siwoku
- Aquila Njamah
- Bond Emoruwa
- Chimdi Chiama
- Segun Arinze
- Ngozi Ezeonu
- Hafiz Bello
- Lillian Ama-Aluko
- Ahmad Sarari
- Francis Onwochei
- Princess Teju Agunlejika
- Adebayo Tijani,
- Kingsley Ogoro
- Desmond Elliot
- Ali Baba
- Rita Dominic
- Sam Dede
- Eucharia Anunobi
- Jude Chukwuka
- Steve Gukas
The event is the fifth edition of the conference and the second under Husseini’s leadership at the NFVCB.
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