Chimamanda Adichie, a Nigerian author, has nominated actress Ego Boyo as British Vogue’s ‘Force for Change’ in 2024.
Adichie, in a statement on Vogue’s website, lauded Boyo, 55, for her impact in the entertainment sector and social campaigning.
The 46-year-old writer also referred to the movie star as a “iconic figure” and a “role model” who has worked tirelessly to eradicate sexual assault against women and promote for women’s education and healthcare in Nigeria.
“An iconic figure since my teenage years, when she starred in the seminal 1990s Nigerian TV drama Checkmate. Her character challenged accepted norms of what women could be,” the statement reads.
“Beyond her work on-screen, Boyo is actively involved in charity work focused on women – combating sexual violence against women and girls in Nigeria, highlighting women’s education and healthcare.
“Today, she continues to be a role model for young Nigerian women – with her quiet glamour, her depth, and her dedication to producing quality work. An absolute class act.”
In response, Boyo expressed gratitude on Instagram, thanking Adichie and the British Vogue team for the recognition.
“This recognition fuels my commitment to contribute positively to the narratives we create, especially for future generations. My deepest thanks to Vogue and dearest Chimamanda for this acknowledgment,” she wrote.
Boyo, who serves as the executive producer and CEO of Temple Productions, Temple Films, and Temple Studio, began her acting career in the late 1980s.
She is best known for her role as Anne Haastrup in the iconic 1991-1994 TV series ‘Checkmate’.
In 2019, Adichie was recognised as a ‘Force for Change’ by British Vogue.
The ‘Force for Change’ recognition celebrates “change makers who have had a laudable impact in recent times and who are set to reshape society in radical and positive ways”.
