By Benjamin Njoku

Frontline actor and comedian Nkem Owoh and Victor Osuagwu have been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement awards by the organizers of the annual Arts Theatre Awards. The  award ceremony held last Sunday online.

Unveiling the winners for its 2024 edition, the organizers said the thespians were honoured in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the theatre industry.

Other awardees include, Titi Akinmoyo and Anote Ajeluorou who bagged Special Recognition Awards, while Favour Ugochukwu received the Special Achievement Award for his innovative and groundbreaking work in theatre.

 Steve Onu popularly known as Yaw ,Jerry Adesewo, Efuru, Onyinyech Joy Ndukawon respectively bagged the Best Actor award. Also, Outstanding Theatre Production Design award went to Aidan Biddiscombe, while Morning Star Theatre Troupe won the Outstanding Ensemble Performance award as well as Outstanding Costume Design (Play & Musical): Nneka Amarachukwu Nweke among others.

The Arts Theatre Awards (ATA) is an international award platform that celebrates exceptional achievements in arts, culture, and stage theatre.

With the motto “Celebrating Excellence in Arts and Culture”, ATA’s vision is to empower artistic expression, cultural diversity, and theatrical innovation, creating a vibrant community that enriches the human experience.

The mission of ATA is to honour and recognize outstanding contributions to the arts, foster a dynamic ecosystem for artistic growth, and provide a platform for artists to showcase their talents and inspire creativity and excellence. The ATA celebrates the talents and dedication of theatre practitioners, promoting excellence and inspiring future generations.