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| Victor Olaotan |
Last weekend, Saturday, September 12, 2015, veteran
Nigerian actor Victor Olaotan was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at
this year’s International Achievement Recognitions Awards held at the Hilton
Hotel Dockland in Rotherhithe southeast London.
Popular for his leading role in the film Tinsel
Town, Mr Olaotan, 63, was recognised alongside other entertainment veterans on
the night. Among them were: veteran photographer James Barnor and actress Ellen
Thomas, with all three being honoured for their contributions to the arts and
entertainment industry.
Hold every year, the International Achievement
Recognitions Awards was established to encourage young and upcoming artists,
entertainers, fashionistas and musicians. This year’s event handed out awards
in over 10 categories, rewarding those who have contributed to the growth and
development in their industries.
International Achievement Recognitions Awards
managing director, Mrs. Bola Imuaphe, the chief executive of JoeBol Exquisite,
said: “This is our second year and we want to make a big splash by granting
honour to whom it is due. We decided to recognise these three veterans this
year because of their contributions to the arts over the last three decades.”
Imuaphe added that Ms Thomas aged 59 and Mr Barnor
aged 83, are highly respected professionals in their respective fields who
inspire the young. Imuaphe hopes that many youngsters take a cue from this trio
and aspire to become the very best at what they do.
Among the other industry veterans who got awards on
the night include Penelope Jones-Mensah, who was honoured as an international
women’s leader at the event. Expectedly,
it attracted a large crowd, the event was attended by industry veterans,
community leaders and representatives of the Nigerian high commission.
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