Veteran actors Madam Saje and Kanayo O. Kanayo are set to receive ‘Lifetime Achievement’ awards at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards.
Seun Oloketuyi, the founder of the BON Awards, made the announcement in a statement on Friday.
“Why wait until our movie legends have passed to honor them? Posthumous awards are fine, but it’s much better for recipients to receive recognition while they’re still alive,” Oloketuyi remarked.
He further explained the choice of recipients, stating, “Actress Fausat Balogun, known as Madam Saje, and Kanayo are iconic figures we grew up watching. They’ve inspired the current generation of actors while maintaining their presence in the industry, making them deserving of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Awards.”
The awards will be presented on November 24 at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Previous recipients of the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award include Toyin Adegbola, Madam Kofo, and Adebayo Salami.