All The Nigerian Winners From AFRIMMA And AMAA 2019
October is an exciting month. If you don’t know why, see the shortlist we published earlier on Events To Look Forward To in October. Whether you love art, photography, books, music, or film; there was something for you in October. The last weekend of the month has come and gone with a big bang. Lagos […]
Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2018: Nominees Anounced
Nominees for the 2018 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) was announced over the weekend. AMAA According to entertainment executive and founder of the AMAAs, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, AMAA has established itself as the biggest and most credible jury-based awards for African filmmakers and professionals in the motion picture industry, in the continent or in diaspora. […]
Kunle Afolayan, Kemi Lala Akindoju and Others Emerge as AMAA Winners
Nigerians took home several coveted awards at the eleventh edition of the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) on Saturday, 28th September, 2015. The celebration of Africa’s best in the film industry took place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with filmmakers from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola, Mauritius and Ghana in attendance. Kunle Afolayan led […]
AMAA Signs Partnership Deal With Facebook
The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has signed a partnership agreement with Facebook for the promotion of African and Nigerian talents. Mrs. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, founder of AMAA, disclosed this during the AMAA 2015 Sponsors’ Gala Night held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. She said the agreement would give an “unprecedented” opportunity for the […]
October 1, Iyore, Dazzling Mirage and Others Battle For ‘Best Nigerian Film’ at AMAA
Nollywood movies ‘Invasion 1897’, ‘Dazzling Mirage’, ‘October 1’, ‘Iyore’ and ‘A Place in the Stars’ have been nominated for the Bayelsa Government sponsored ‘Best Nigerian Film’ at the the 2015 African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA. South Africa’s iNumber Number, Nigeria’s October 1 and Mauritania’s Timbuktu also emerged most nominated movies for this year’s edition of […]
AMAA to Reward African Journalists with $5000
The Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, has revealed it will be rewarding African journalists with a special recognition award, Media Recognition Award, which will also come with cash prizes of $5000, $3000, and $2000 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. The award category which is open to African journalists including print, broadcast and online journalists who […]
Got A Movie? Africa Film Academy Calls For Entries For AMAA 2013
The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is calling for feature length films (not more than 2hrs long), short and documentary entries for its 2013 edition, to be held in April in Nigeria, home to Nollywood which is the world’s third largest film industry. The deadline for submissions is 30 December 2012 and the theme for the 2013 edition is ‘Africa-One-Africa without borders the integration cinematically’.
How to make the Nigerian blockbuster: 9 lessons from Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Phone Swap’
By Wilfred Okiche So you are a budding film maker looking to make and market the great Nigerian blockbuster film, let us help you get on your way with some lessons culled from actor/producer/director Kunle Afolayan’s experiences with his new event film, ’Phone swap.’ Get a corporate organization to sponsor your film Truth is good […]
AMAA 2012 Winners List
AMAA 2012 Best Short Film 1. JAMAA – Uganda 2. Look Again – Kenya 3. Maffe Tiga – Guinea 4. Braids On Bald Head – Nigeria [WINNER] 5. Hidden Life – South Africa 6. Mwansa The Great – Zimbabwe 7. Chumo – Tanzania 8. The Young Smoker – Nigeria AMAA 2012 Best Documentary 1. African […]
Africa Rising at the AMAA 2012 in Lagos, Nigeria!
The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is the largest and most prestigious awards ceremony for the African film industry. The awards has 53 countries participating annually. Established in 2005, hundreds of filmmakers and international celebrities have participated in AMAA’s various initiatives. Nigeria is set to host Africa and the international film community at the eighth […]