Organisers of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) have expressed sadness at the death of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, founder of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).
A statement signed by Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson and made available to Qed.ng on Thursday said Ms Anyiam-Osigwe “was an extraordinarily talented creative and visionary leader who blessed the world with her gifts in writing, poetry, film, television, and so much more.”
It described AMAA, which had its first edition in Bayelsa State in 2005, as one of the most recognised awards.
The statement quoted NECLive convener Ayeni Adekunle as saying “Peace Anyiam-Osigwe was a true visionary. The testimonials and tributes since her sad passing are a demonstration of how impactful her life and work were and the many industries, especially Nollywood, that she helped build. She was also an early supporter of NECLive and one of our most remarkable participants. Her passing has created a vacuum that will be difficult to fill.”
CEO of ID Africa, owners of NECLive, Femi Falodun added “Peace Anyiam-Osigwe’s notable contributions to the development of the Nigerian film and entertainment sector will forever be remembered and lauded.”
“While we mourn her passing and commiserate with her family on this great loss, we will continue to celebrate her remarkable life and the impact her vision left us with,” the statement concluded.
