A Kannywood movie producer, Usman Uzee, popularly known as Uzee Concept, won the award for the Best movie maker at the Ambassador for Peace awards on Saturday, September 27.
The event which took place at the Ladi Kwali hall, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, is a yearly activity organised by the United Nations / Peace Achievers Award.
Four entertainers were honoured this year; three from Nollywood and one from Kannywood.
John Okafor won Best Actor; Annie Idibia, Best Actress and Vincent Opurum, Best Supporting Actor.
Uzee produced three of the Kannywood/Nollywood movies, Maja, Oga Abuja and Hassana da Hussaina which featured stars such as John Okafor, Patience Ozokwor, Nkem Owoh, Rabilu Musa, Ali Nuhu and Saratu Gidadu.
The Peace Achievers Award recognises individuals and organisations in Nigeria and Africa that have demonstrated strong commitment to capacity and peace building and also upholding the peace message in service to their local communities and the Diaspora at large.
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