Omotoso received the award during an intimate dinner attended by close friends, family and colleagues at AtholPlace House & Villa in Sandton, Johannesburg on Thursday evening.
The award was the festival’s bid to commemorate and celebrate the past, present and future of African cinema.which is a story about how a family of Nigerian immigrants moved to Greece and sons Giannis, Thanasis and Kostas rose to basketball fame is almost a mirror image of Omotoso’s own story and journey as a filmmaker,” says the chairperson of Africa Rising International Film Festival Lala Tuku. “For us, Omotoso reflects where we come from, where we are and where we are going.
The Nigerian filmmaker rose to success in SA as a writer, actor and director who has now transcended the globe. He continues to break boundaries as he redefines the importance of African storytelling. He has recently received global praise for his 2022 Disney biographical sports drama film, “[Right now] is a great time for Africans to showcase their talent.
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