African Focus Incorporated (AFI) has
selected Chief Chika Okpala popularly known as Chief
Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogbo alias 4:30 as a recipient
of the prestigious Living Legend Award billed to place in California in April.
Okpala is easily identified with one of
Nigeria’s comedy series titled, “New Masquarde” which got Nigerians glued to
their television set between 1983 and 1993. He became famous for using
incorrect English in his role as Chief Zebrudaya and continued with that style
years after New Masquerade was rested.
Also,
Lolo Catherine Olunkwa better known as Getrude Ogbodia Nwaogbo, Chief
Zebrudaya’s second wife in the series will be honored with African Jewel Awards
for her contribution to the Nigerian literary and motion picture industry.
The African Focus Incorporated coveted award
ceremony will be held on Saturday April
25 at The Concourse Hotels LAX (former Radisson Hotel LAX), Los Angeles
California
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