Nigerian television drama series, Sands of Time, has recorded a major awards haul, winning seven honours in one week across Nigerian and international award platforms.
The series and its cast received four awards at the 2026 Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards (NEMCEA), before adding three international television honours from film festivals in Canada.
At NEMCEA, Sands of Time: We Happy People won Best Overall Drama Series, while its producer, Stellamaris Duru, was named NTA Best Producer.
The production also produced winners in the acting categories, with Hydra Aneme winning Best Actor and veteran actress, Chinyere Wilfred, taking home Best Actress for their performances in the series.
The awards run continued with three international recognitions. Sands of Time won Best Television Series (Africa) at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF), Best Television/Web Series at the Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival (BINFF) and Best Television Series (Africa) at the International Comedy and Art Film Festival (TICAFF).
Reacting to the string of recognitions, Duru said the achievement reflects the production team’s commitment to creating stories that connect with audiences.
“For us, Sands of Time is not just about making a television series; it is about telling stories that people can see themselves in and enjoy with their families. The response from audiences and the recognition we are receiving both locally and internationally show us that there is an audience for the kind of stories we are telling,” she said.
