C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi‘s Mami Wata takes the lead with 12 nominations including Best Film in an African Language, Best Cinematogrphy, Best Sound, Best Screenplay and Best Director. Kunle Afolayan‘s Netflix Original, Anikulapo, comes in second with nine nominations followed by Izu Ojukwu’s period drama, 4:4:44, with eight nods. …
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The Zimbabwean-born but UK-based international film curator and programme advisor to several international film festivals presided over the 12-man board of international jurors for the awards in 2022. He returns to lead the other respected curators, renowned filmmakers, and critics who make up the AMAA jury. They …
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The college has to sort through 389 entries from over 45 countries. In a show of commitment to ensure the continuity of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) despite the untimely demise of the founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, the Board of the global award organisation has approved the commencement of preparation …
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The funeral arrangement for AMAA founder Peace Maria Ogechi Anyiam-Osigwe has been released. The 53-year-old filmmaker, who died on Jan. 10, 2023, after a brief illness at St. Nicholas Hospital in Lagos, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. A Night of Tributes will be held …
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She reportedly kicked the bucket at St. Nicolas Hospital, Lagos, after being in a coma since Saturday. Obi Emelonye, a film director and producer, confirmed Osigwe’s death on his Instagram page in the early hours of Tuesday. Obi wrote, “Thank you and good night, Dada Peace.” Also, another Nollywood icon, …
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The Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Africa Movies Academy Awards (AMAA), Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, has died. According to reports, she passed away at the St Nicholas Hospital, Lagos, on Monday, January 9, after a brief illness. Confirming her passing on social media, her colleague in the movie industry, Obi Emelonye, shared a …
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The plans and activities were made known to members of the media in a media parley that was held at the Radisson Hotel in GRA, IKeja, Lagos earlier this month. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, founder and president of AMAA, Kingsley James, Chief Operating Officer of AMAA, and Dr. Shaibu Husseni, head of …
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The Africa Movie Academy Award is arguably one of the biggest recognition and appreciation events in the movie industry. The 18th edition of the ceremony held on Sunday, October 20, 2022, in Lekki, Lagos, and it was indeed a night of glitz and glamour dedicated to the celebration of excellence in …
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The awards’ 18 edition was hosted in Lagos, Nigeria for the second year in a row. Africa Movie Academy Awards‘ 18th edition came to a rousing close on Sunday, October 30, with its anticipated awards gala night. Hosted by Funnybone, Chigul, and Kachi Offia, the ceremony was historic as Nigeria …
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Hosted by Funnybone, Chigul, and Kachi Offia, the ceremony was historic as Nigeria led with eight wins with Tanzania and South Africa following with four awards respectively. Tanzania’s ‘Tug of War’ won the Award for Best Film and three additional award earning it the biggest winner of the night alongside …
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