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Africa Movie Academy Awards makes its highly anticipated return for its 20th edition as it opens submissions.
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The 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has commenced its call for submissions, marking two decades of celebrating African cinema and honouring the late founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, for her pioneering contributions.
Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, a board member, emphasized the event’s significance in showcasing African creativity and cinematography globally.
Filmmakers are encouraged to submit feature films, shorts, animations, and documentaries across nearly 30 categories, with a focus on works featuring Africans or people of African origin.
Lagos will host the event, featuring additional activities such as jury sessions, nominations, and capacity development initiatives, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu returning as host.
Key Background
The Africa Movie Academy Awards, also known as AMAA or The AMA Awards, is an annual event that celebrates excellence in the African film industry. Founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and operated by the Africa Film Academy, the awards recognize professionals within Africa and beyond who have made significant contributions to African cinema.
The primary objective of the awards is to honour and promote excellence in African filmmaking while fostering unity across the continent through arts and culture. Attended by media representatives, celebrities, politicians, journalists, and actors from around the world, the AMA Awards is widely regarded as Africa’s premier film event and is often referred to as the “African Oscars” by international observers.
2023 Winners
Best Achievement in Screenplay
• Xalé – Senegal
National Film and Video Censors Board
(NFVCB) Award for Best Nigerian Film
• Mami Wata
Best Young/Promising Actor
• Maleek Sanni – Gangs of Lagos
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
• Jimmy Jean-Louis -Rise – United States
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
• Rokhaya Niang – Xalé – Senegal
Best Actor in a Leading Role
• Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood – Nigeria
Best Actress in a Leading Role
• Nse Ikpe-Etim – 4-4-44 (Four Four Forty-Four) –Nigeria
Debut Feature by a Director
• Baloji – Omen – DRC
Best Director
• Apolline Traore – Sira
Best Film
• Xalé – Senegal
In Summary
Nearly 30 categories are available for submission, which will last till April 2024.
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