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Wale Adenuga bags NBMA Lifetime Achievement Award

Veteran filmmaker Wale Adenuga has received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards for his contributions to entertain Read More: https://punchng.com/wale-adenuga-bags-nbma-lifetime-achievement-award/

Wale Adenuga bags NBMA Lifetime Achievement Award

Veteran filmmaker and entertainment entrepreneur Wale Adenuga has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Broadcasting and Entertainment at the seventh Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards. The award, presented at a ceremony held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, recognises Adenuga's significant contributions to the Nigerian media industry and his impact on broadcasting and entertainment.

Known for creating popular television productions such as Superstory, Papa Ajasco & Company, and Akpan & Oduma, Adenuga also founded Wale Adenuga Productions, Pefti Film Institute, and WapTV, a family entertainment channel. In his response to the accolade, Adenuga expressed that the recognition made the challenges of his career worthwhile and motivated him to continue his work, serving as an inspiration for the next generation of broadcasters, content creators, and media professionals.

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