As the 2016 edition of Nollywood’s foremost reward platform, Best Of Nollywood, BON Awards billed to hold in Abia State, gathers steam, the planning team has unveiled veteran entertainer, Okey Bakassi and rave-of -the-moment actress, Mercy Aigbe Gentry, as the matching hosts for the December 10 event.

Speaking at a press briefing recently, the CEO of the Awards, Seun Oloketuyi explained why they are proud to present the two entertainers as hosts for the event, while reeling out names of distinguished individuals penned down for special recognition.

Sola Sobowale

“We are also pleased to be honouring in the Special Recognition category, veteran filmmaker, president and founder of the Abuja International Film Festival, Fidelis Duker, Chika Opala a.k.a Chief Zebrudaya of the New Masquerade fame and prolific actress, Sola Shobowale, for their time proven contributions to the growth of Nollywood,” Oloketuyi said.

Recipients of the Special Recognition category Awards in the past include former President Goodluck Jonathan, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Patience Ozokwo, Tade Ogidan and others.