Nigeria, July 11 -- Veteran actor Pete Edochie, actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri, actress Peju Ogunmola and filmmaker Steve Sodiya will receive Special Recognition Awards at the 2026 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards.

The organisers announced the recipients in a statement ahead of this year's ceremony, saying they were selected for their contributions to the Nigerian film industry, longevity, mentorship and impact on generations of filmmakers and audiences.

The awards will be presented at the 2026 BON Awards ceremony, scheduled for later this year. The organisers said details of the date and venue will be announced subsequently.

According to the BON Awards committee, the four recipients have made significant contributions to different as...