The Nigerian actress Laide Bakare remains a global name far beyond the realms of the silver screen. She has been honored with the title United Nations Ambassador of Peace for advocating ever so strongly for a culture of peace, dialogue, and understanding in her native land and abroad. Such an award stands as a milestone charting Bakare’s evolving career from a celebrated Nollywood figure into one of the foremost champions of unity and human global cooperation.
Reacting to the honor, Bakare expressed both gratitude and determination, “I am deeply humbled by this honor. Peace must come first for progress and prosperity to take hold, and I will continue working tirelessly towards fostering understanding and cooperation among nations and communities.”
For some years now, Bakare has been more of a force to reckon with in serious matters than just a screen presence. She has used her celebrity status to speak out on key issues concerning youth, disempowered groups, and conflict-ridden zones. Earlier her advocacy was mainly conducted quietly, but now it is being recognized at an international level. By naming her an Ambassador for Peace, the United Nations has paid tribute to increasingly recognize cultural figures who advance social causes beyond mere entertainment.
Now she is entering a rare stratosphere of artists who have established sustained, long-term impact through their platforms. But for Bakare, this is no finish line; in fact, it is fuel to be carried along the journey. One message remains crystal clear from her: peace is not a dream but a goal to be worked for every day.
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