Uzee Usman Adeyemi, the Nollywood actor, has been honoured with the ‘Actor of the Year’ and ‘Entertainment Excellence’ awards at the 15th Peace Achievers’ International Awards.
The ceremony, organised by the Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation and Peace Ambassador Agency, was held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
This year’s theme, ‘Peace Building Through Sectoral Partnerships,’ underscored the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Uzee was recognised for his outstanding contributions to filmmaking and his unwavering commitment to promoting peace and cultural harmony through his craft.
The organisers lauded him as “a creative ambassador whose work continues to promote peace, understanding, and positive global values.”
The actor was also unveiled as an ambassador for the Global Entrepreneur Festival, following its recent event in Ghana. The appointment recognises his growing influence as a cross-continental cultural advocate.
Speaking on the dual honours, Uzee expressed deep gratitude and reaffirmed his commitment to using entertainment as a powerful tool for global transformation. He described his success in the industry as a divine responsibility to inspire change and uplift society.
“I will continue to use my platform and voice to impact cultural advocacy, peace, and empower the next generation globally. These recognitions encourage me to do more, to tell the right stories, and to spread love through the movie industry,” he said.
“God has given me this talent for a purpose, and that purpose goes beyond entertainment. Film is a powerful medium. It can heal, educate, and bring divided people together. That is why promoting peace will always be at the centre of my work.
“I am deeply grateful to everyone who believes in my journey, the fans, my team, and the institutions recognising my work. This is just the beginning. I am committed to creating more impactful films, supporting young creatives, and pushing cultural dialogue on a global stage.”
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