Nollywood Stakeholders pay glowing tributes to Late Peace Anyiam-Osigwe at Industry Night


Practitioners in Nigeria's movie industry have held an Industry Night of Tributes in honor of one of the industry's fallen Amazon, the Late Peace Anyiam-Osigwe MFR, February 2, at the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, Apples Bite Magazine reports.

The event was put together by the Association of Movie Producers Nigeria (AMP), in collaboration with the Federation of Registered Nollywood Guilds and Associations of Nigeria.

The event was an opportunity for members of the industry to pay their respects to the late Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, who was an influential figure in the Nigerian movie industry for many years. It was also an opportunity for the industry to come together and celebrate the life and accomplishments of a woman who made an important contribution to the industry.

A moment of silence was observed in honor of the deceased, and then a presentation of the deceased's life, including highlights and accomplishments, by a family member.

The welcome address was said by the chairman board of trustees Olorogun Zeb Ejiro and immediately afterward, tributes started pouring in.

Leading the pack was The Federation of Registered Nollywood Guilds and Association of Nigeria, followed by the ED, National Video and Censors Board Alhaji Adebayo Thomas, who apologized to the family for not having come to see them yet, the reason being that he's still in shock.

He narrated how he met Madam Peace in transit outside the country and how she spent 9 out of 10hrs talking passionately about the Nollywood industry and unfortunately this happened.

He further emphasized that Madam Peace was a passionate advocate for the Nollywood industry, and spoke highly of her character, encouraging people to show her the same respect and admiration even in death.

General Manager/CEO of National Theatre, Iganmu Lagos Prof Sunday Ododo also recounted how he met the deceased and how passionate she was about the film industry.

While recounting her experience, Hon. Comm. for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Yusuf-Akinbile noted that she believes that Madam Peace's passion and hard work have allowed her to make a real difference in the industry.

She recounted fondly how she worked with Madam Peace over time in all the training put together by the Lagos State Government. She however concluded that everyone has to eventually submit to the will of God.

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