In recognition of his immense contributions to the propagation and exportation of rich Edo cultural heritage, African’s most consistent filmmaker, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, has been honored by the National Council for Arts and Culture, organizers of National Festival of Arts and Culture,(NAFEST).
The award, in its 32rd edition, held in Benin City, the Edo State capital, and in its 40th year of existence singled him and musical legend, Sir Victor Uwaifo, out of millions of Nigerians. He was recognised as the ‘Man Who Uses His Movies in the Propagation of the Rich Edo Cultural Heritage’.
Sir Uwaifo got his for using Music in the Propagation and Globalization of Edo Language.
In his remarks, Imaseun appreciated organisers for finding him worthy to be conferred with such a great award.
In his words, “It’s a great and huge privilege to be bestowed with such an award. I am not going to rest on my oars, but will continue from here. In addition, I am on my way to Nepal for the introduction of Nollywood to that country through the Nepal-African film festival where several of my films will be screened”
Still basking in the euphoria of his award, Imaseun said he will be attending the African Films Festival with the Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation, NFC, Jos, Mr. Chidia Maduekwe. He is the only Nigerian Filmmaker invited to fly the flag of Nigeria.
He will be screening some of his movies alongside other notable foreign filmmakers.
A delighted Imaseun said that, “In my very early years of practice, I’ve been very forthright about using the instrumentality of motion pictures in propagating and celebrating our rich culture which is evident in a lot of films that I produced.
“We also came up with an innovative idea called, ‘Celebrating and sustaining the Edo language using the instrumentality of motion pictures’, with several top notch Edo language movies produced by me and having some of them screened on CNN and on African Magic then when they used to take some minority languages.”
Starting November 1st – 5th, 2019, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen’s classics like, Adesuwa, Invasion 1897 and the recently released ‘Wede’ (A classic on the evil of female genital mutilation) and a host of some of classics will be screened at the festival.
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