The recognition, she said, left her both surprised and grateful.
“Ecstatic, elated, emotional, overwhelmed, surprised, or should I say shocked? I am speechless, but in all, I am super, super grateful to God for this privilege and recognition. I am grateful to my family for their support, prayers and encouragement, particularly my hubby… It’s my first production and it got recognition as the best producer for a TV drama series… oh my God,” Duru said in an emotional reaction.
She praised the efforts of her cast and crew, noting that their dedication was central to the project’s success.
“The cast and crew of We Happy People put in sweat and blood. I am grateful for them, especially my director, line producer and production manager… those guys had my back.”
Duru also reflected on being nominated alongside industry veterans, describing it as a humbling experience.
“First, I would like to say to my senior colleagues, thank you, thank you all so very much. This award is for you for setting the pace for us and leading the pathway for us to follow. I am humbled and grateful. One lesson for me is to stay humble.”
“The reward for work is more work. This award will be a constant reminder that we have more work to do… It’s back-to-back premium, relatable, educating, and entertaining content,” she said.
We Happy People featured a blend of veterans and emerging actors, including Jide Kosoko, Chinyere Wilfred, Eric Obinna, Hydra Aneme, Tracy Dera, Otimiyin Luke Thorpe, Favour Nchezor, Zikky Aloy, and Silvia Ebere.
Her company, Chuchin Ultimate Productions Ltd, she added, remains open to partnerships.
“As the name implies, Chuchin Ultimate Productions is a production company, so we are open to producing movies and series for TV stations, media houses, private owners, and the government. We are open for business.”
Duru’s early success signals a promising path for her both as an actress and a producer, with We Happy People already cementing her place among Nollywood’s new generation of multi-talented creatives.