(Charles Novia)--Congratulations to the Nollywood recipients of the
Nigerian National Awards which took place today [September 29, 2014] in Abuja.
Kenneth Nnebue, Joke Silva and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
were each given National Honours by President Jonathan today.
Kenneth Nnebue is generally acknowledged as the
founder of the home video industry in Nigeria which later snowballed into
Nollywood. His epoch-making movie 'Living in Bondage' which he Executive
Produced in 1992 generated the unleashing of creative spirits in Nigeria who
followed his footsteps and used the affordable home video technology to exhibit
their gifts. Perhaps without Nnebue's foray into that sector, the likes of me
and thousands of others would never have found the creative leeway we used to
show our talents. His award is belated though. But better late than never.
