Buhari mourns African Movie Academy Awards Founder Peace Anyiam-Osigwe

• Published date: 13 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

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President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to the family of the Founder/Chief Executive Officer of African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Ms. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe.

A statement by the President's spokesman Femi Adesina in Abuja said the President shared the painful loss with the music and movie industry, particularly Nollywood and the teeming followers of her career.

He noted that a huge gap had been created by Anyiam-Osigwe's exit.

President Buhari affirmed the contributions of the industrious and creative artiste and administrator to the growth of the film industry in Nigeria, using the award platform to engage and inspire many.

The President expressed the belief that the strong institutions Anyiam-Osigwe built for the discovery and promotion of African talents, AMAA and African Film Academy...