Ojwang who died in 2015 received the Lifetime Achievement Award recognize his efforts and contribution in the theater and TV entertainment world. Ojwang however was not the only legendary thespian who was feted as four others including Peter Mudamba, Nicholas Moipei, Muthoni Garland, Dr. Jospheta Mukobe and Gilbert Owino were also listed alongside his name.
It is Understood, the Sanaa Theatre Awards aims at recognising and rewarding excellence in the field of theatre including youth in and out of school. Other notable names on the winners’ list include Churchill Show comedian Professor Hamo who bagged Best Comedian On TV award, Mkamzee Mwatela for Best Actress in Supporting Role and senator Cleophas Malala who took Best Producer .
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REST IN PEACE MR WANJAU. Mzee Ojwang we loved u and we shall take it on. #mzeeojwang
Late Mzee Ojwang’s win came three years after he went to be with the maker. Ojwang was among Kenya’s most popular actors and Kenyans loved him a lot thanks to his humour.