The efforts of some heavyweights in the movie industry in Nigeria have been rewarded. Last week, the governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime, recognised the contributions of some Nollywood greats.

At an event held at the Okpara Square in Enugu, the governor hailed the what the likes of Kenneth Okonkwo, Patience Ozokwo (Mama G), Nkem Owoh (Osuofia), John Okafor (Mr Ibu), Zach Orji and many others have done to the industry.

He specifically said Kenneth Okonkwo's involvement in 'Living In Bondage', a movie believed to have brought about what is now known as Nollywood.

Kenneth, in his remarks, noted that he never expected such an honour and thanked God for the ability to have interpreted the script well despite not having any formal education in Theatre Arts.

Living in bondage is a 1992 Nigerian film that was directed by Chris Obi Rapu, written by Kenneth Nnebue & Okechukwu Ogunjiofor and produced by Kenneth Nnebue.

The film was shot straight to home video and featured Kanayo O. Kanayo, Francis Agu, Okechukwu Ogunjiofor, Kenneth Okonkwo and others.