Legendary entertainment icon, Wale Adenuga MFR, was recently honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Broadcasting and Entertainment at the 7th edition of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA).
The award ceremony, organized by the Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN), held on October 10, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.
The creative genius behind ‘Superstory”, “Papa Ajasco & Company”, “Akpan and Oduma”, and founder of Wale Adenuga Productions, PEFTI Film Institute and WAPTV, the family entertainment channel, was celebrated for his outstanding contributions to the industry.
According to the organizers, Wale Adenuga MFR was recognized for his iconic contributions to broadcasting and entertainment, his pioneering vision, exceptional creativity and enduring impact on the media industry in Nigeria and beyond.
In his acceptance remarks, Wale Adenuga MFR said:
“Nothing can match the feeling of satisfaction when you are recognized for your hard work. The journey to where we are today has been a truly turbulent one, but gestures like this make it well worth it and encourage us to keep going. This should serve as a source of motivation and inspiration to the next generation of broadcasters, content creators and media professionals. We are truly nothing but pencils in the hand of the Creator.”
