The trio were awarded with the AMAA Lifetime Achievement Awards, which had been won by Kenneth Okonkwo, Kenneth Nnebue and Zeb Ejiroamidst several others in the past.

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Receiving the honour became a teary and emotional moment for Nollywood’s iconic couple, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva as they were presented their plaques by Ghanaian bedazzled actress, Juliet Ibrahim and Senator David Mark.

Distinguished actor and former Delta State commissioner, Richard Mofe Damijo was also honoured by the organisers of AMAA for his contribution to the African motion pictures.

On receiving his Life Time Achievement award, RMD dedicated the honour to the youths and newly born of the Niger Delta.

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