African film stars including Ghana’s Jackie Appiah, Kenya’s Kenneth Ambani, and Burkina Faso’s Charles Koutou will lead a galaxy of African film stars and creatives to the 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, scheduled to be held in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
This was recently confirmed by Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, the Chief Executive Officer of AMAA, and communicated by the Chief Operating Officer, Mr Tony Anih, after a recent meeting of the board of the Africa Film Academy, owners of AMAA.
With the nominations out, the competition is fierce in the run for the coveted titles of Best Actor and Best Actress, with accomplished stars such as Chidi Mokeme in Out of Breath; Zolixa Xaluva in The Queenstown Kings; Femi Jacobs in Anjola La Femme, and Bucci Franklyn in The weekend; Duncan Murunyu Mungai in Boda Love and Nenesenor Abloso in Letters to Goddo battling to outwit one another. The male category further showcases continental talents showcasing their grit and readiness to take on the world.
In the female category, the competition is just as fierce featuring the remarkable performances of Oyin Oladejo in Orah; Uzoamaka Aniunoh in The Weekend;
Laura Pepple in This is Lagos and Efe Irele in A Smile, A Wink and A Tear; competing against Girley Jazama in Under The Hanging Tree and Jackie Appiah in Red Carpet.
According to Anyiam-Osigwe, the outcome of the board meeting revealed that over 60 African film stars will attend the event as well as a long list of activities lined up for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the continental awards ceremony.
“The 20th edition of the AMAA is a big deal and the board of AFA, owners of the continental film awards have concluded to roll out drums and make this edition memorable to all African filmmakers, creatives, nominees, and everyone who had ever been on the AMAA stage.
“We are not just going to be rolling out in a big way, we are intentional about making the 20th edition one of the best AMAAs that Africans will celebrate the gathering of over 60 African film practitioners and creatives. This has always been what our late sister and founder, Peace Maria Ogechi Anyiam-Osigwe had been planning and wished for before her death and we will actualize the dream to the glory of God, legacy of PMO and lofty strides of the African film sector,” Mr Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe said.
Billed to be hosted in conjunction with the Lagos State Government in Nigeria at the distinguished Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos, other African film stars and practitioners, who have confirmed attendance include Lydia Forson, Chinedu Ikeduze, Micheal Majid, Osita Iheme, Adjetey Anna, Morris Sam, and Zuby Micheals amongst several others.
Anyiam-Osigwe also revealed the lineup of activities for the 2024 edition of the film and movie awards ceremony saying the 2024 AMAA is significant.
The official activities scheduled for the 20th edition will begin with the launch of the AMAA coffee book on Friday, October 25 at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, GRA, Lagos, this will be followed by a two-day AMAA Africa fashion show and trade exhibition between October 31, 2024 and November 1, 2024 at the Amore Gardens, Lekki, Phase I, Lagos.
The AMAA Africa Night of Legends takes over on Friday, October 1, 2025, at the Amore Gardens, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, after which the gala night cum awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the exquisite Balmoral convention centre.
The activities scheduled for the 20th edition kicked off with the unveiling of the nominees and categories as executed by the AMAA College of Screeners and the jury on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
The Chief Operating Officer, Mr Tony Anih expressed delight saying the AMAA team is ready to leave an indelible mark and memorable experience on the minds of African film stars and practitioners expected to gather in Lagos, Nigeria, for the 20th edition.
Anih also reiterated that the 20th anniversary is in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, Air Peace, Arise News, City FM, and Channel News.
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