Chairman/CEO of Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP), Mr Wale Adenuga and Veteran Nollywood Actor, Nkem Owoh popularly known as “Osuọfia” have been inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame.
The induction took place at the 2nd edition of Humour Awards, which took place on January 15, 2023 at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Mr Adenuga was honoured for “his immense contributions to the growth of the Comedy Industry in Nigeria”.
The event also awarded other individuals who have made notable marks in Nigerian Comedy; including Nkem Owoh, Sunday Omobolanle (Aluwe), Ngozi Nwosu, Mr Macaroni, Hafiz Oyetoro (Saka), Chinedu Ikedieze, Nosa Rex (Baba Rex), Real Warri Pikin, and others.
In Nkem Owoh’s touching speech, he said, “I have never won a hall of fame award before, not to talk of the one that involves humour. So I believe that after this, I will find myself somewhere and soak my conscience in alcohol.”
Managing Director of WAP, Wale Adenuga Jnr. who received the award on behalf of Mr Wale Adenuga said, “We appreciate the organisers of this impressive event for acknowledging people, like our Chairman/CEO, who have contributed to the growth of Nigeria’s Comedy Industry.
“While there is still a lot more to be done, we are proud of what has been achieved thus far, and we pledge that Wale Adenuga Productions will continue to push the envelope for the sake of future generations.”
