Nigerian Film Actors With National Honors Awards

Every year, The National Honours of Nigeria – a collection of orders and embelismnents,  is awarded to Nigerians and and friends of Nigeria for their outstanding achievments.

The recognition was first established under the National Honours Act NO. 5 of 1964 to recognize individuals who had contributed positively to the good and growth of the country.

Since its nception in 1964, … Nigierian film actors have been awarred the National Honors, the higheest decoration a citizen may be honored with in service of their country.

Here’s a list of those film actors.

Emeka Rollas Ejezie (MON)

On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, Emeka Rollas Ejezie, actor and President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), was awarded national honours in the rank of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).

Mosunmola Abudu (Mo Abudu) (OON)

The CEO of EbonyLife Films, Mo Abudu, also received the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) honour on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (MFR)

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, one of Nollywood’s most famous actress received the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) honor from former president Goodluck Jonathan in 2014 in recognition of her achievements in the Nigerian film industry.

Joke Silva (MFR)

Actor, Joke Silva received was honored in 2014 by former president Goodluck Jonathan, three years after her husband. He named her a member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

Kenneth Nnebue (MFR)

Kenneth Nnebue was also decorated with the national honor of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2014 by former president Goodluck Jonathan. He is best known for the movie Living in Bondage.

Kanayo O. Kanayo (MFR)

Veteran acor Kanayo O. Kanayo received the national honor of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) also in 2014.

Olu Jacobs (MFR)

In 2011, seasoned Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs was also presented with the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) honour.

Genevieve Nnaji (MFR)

Director and actor Genevieve Nnaji received a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) honour in recognition of her work in Nollywood in 2011,.

Patience Ozokwor (MFR)

In 2011, Patience Ozokwor, one of Nollywood’s best joined the list of entertainers with the award when received the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) award.

Osita Iheme (Pawpaw) (MFR)

Former President Goodluck Jonathan awarded Osita Iheme, famously known as ‘Pawpaw’, membership in the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011.

Stephanie Linus-Idahosa (MFR)

Stephanie Linus-Idahosa joined the list of entertainers with the distinction when she received a national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) (MFR)

Chinedu Ikedieze, often known as Aki, received the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) honour in 2010, before his on-screen sibling, Osita Iheme, received the honor in 2011.

Taiwo Ajai-Lycett

In 2006, the actress Taiwo Ajai-Lycett was awarded the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).

Lere Paimo (OFR)

In 2005, Nollywood veteran actor, filmmaker, and producer Lere Paimo was awarded the honour of the Order of the Federal Republic.

Pete Edochie (MON)

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo awarded Pete Edochie the title of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in 2003.