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Big winners emerge at the 2022 Blue Screen Awards

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The Blue Screen Awards 2022 celebrated Nollywood’s brightest stars in a grand ceremony held in Lagos on Easter Sunday. The event honored outstanding achievements across film, television, and digital entertainment, recognizing the industry’s top talents and their contributions to African cinema.

Among the night’s biggest winners was Uche Ben Nwaezeapu, who received the Outstanding Nollywood Star Award for his performance in Fate’s Scribble. Other major honorees included:
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Best Actor in a Leading Role: Uche Ben Nwaezeapu for his performance in “Fate’s Scribble”
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Funke Akindele for her role in “Omo Ghetto: The Saga”
Best Director: Ramsey Nouah for “Rattlesnake”
Best Drama Film: “Collision Course” produced by Bolanle Austen-Peters, Joseph Umoibom, and James Amuta
Best Indigenous Language Film: “Alaise” produced by David Akande, Demola Yusuf, and Edgard Leroy

The Blue Screen Awards remains a prestigious platform for celebrating excellence in African entertainment. This year’s edition brought together industry veterans, emerging stars, and key stakeholders, making it a memorable night of recognition and glamour.

With another successful ceremony concluded, Nollywood continues to thrive, setting new standards for storytelling and cinematic excellence.
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