The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) will as part of the 2025 edition of the Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigeria Digital Content Regulatory Conference host a special honour initiative celebrating 22 distinguished Nollywood stars and legends who clocked the milestone ages of 50 and 60 in 2025. The conference holds on the 18 and 19 November 2025 at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NFVCB, Dr. Shaibu Husseini hinted that the celebration aims to recognize outstanding practitioners whose careers have significantly shaped the Nigerian film industry. According to Dr. Husseini, the initiative reflects the Board’s commitment to acknowledging the creative professionals whose work has enriched national culture, elevated Nollywood’s global profile, and contributed to the industry’s rapid growth. “Nollywood’s strength lies in the people who give life to its stories,” he said. “Honouring those who have invested decades of excellence in the industry is both a responsibility and a privilege.”For the maiden edition, the NFVCB deliberately selected 22 practitioners who reached these milestone ages within the year, ensuring the celebration remains focused, personal, and meaningful. The honourees include Rita Dominic, Ngozi Ezeonu, Segun Aina Padonu, Desmond Olusola Elliot, Atoyota Akpobeme aka Ali Baba, Ahmed Sarari, Afeez Bello, Adebayo Tijani, Achibi Sam Dede, Liliam Amah, Eucharia Anunobi, Taiwo Adeleye, Seyi Siwoku, Jude Chukwuka, Kingsley Ogoro and former President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) Sir Bond Emeruwa. The ED said that the honourees represent a broad cross-section of Nollywood’s most influential actors, filmmakers, and creative contributors—individuals whose artistry, resilience, and career trajectories continue to inspire audiences and emerging talents.Dr. Husseini also noted that this tribute signals the beginning of a sustained culture of institutional recognition for Nollywood practitioners. “We are starting with this select group, but this is only the first step. From next year, the honour roll will expand to include industry veterans turning 70 and above—those whose pioneering efforts created the foundations on which today’s Nollywood stands.”This years edition of the conference will be held under the theme: “From Volume to Value: The Future of Nollywood in the Digital Age.” The keynote speech will be delivered by the queen of the stage and screen Bolanle Austen-Peters.
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